Stock Movers Critical Metals Rally; Vertyx Biosciences Soars; Strategy Climbs
Jan 7, 2026
Nickel hits a 19-month high amid volatility as traders balance rising inventories with production risks. Copper is projected to reach $14,000 per ton in three months, but might peak soon without new catalysts. Rare earth stocks soar after China's export ban on military goods to Japan. Ventyx Biosciences shares jump 67% on news of a potential Eli Lilly acquisition for over $1 billion. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy’s stock benefits from MSCI’s decision to retain crypto-focused companies in its indexes.
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Greenland Talk Sparks Rare-Earth Rally
- Critical Metals rallied on renewed interest in its Greenland rare-earth project amid geopolitical talk about Greenland.
- The stock jumped after President Trump discussed options regarding Greenland, boosting speculative demand.
Buyout Buzz Sends Ventyx Soaring
- Ventyx Biosciences surged on a Wall Street Journal report that Eli Lilly is in advanced talks to buy it for over $1 billion.
- The potential deal values Ventyx at about twice its market cap and highlights the hot market for oral inflammatory-drug developers.
MSCI Pause Boosts MicroStrategy
- MicroStrategy (Strategy) rallied after MSCI decided to keep crypto-heavy companies in its indexes for now.
- MSCI's ongoing consultation signals possible future changes, so relief could be temporary.