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Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.98% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.85%. Currently, Freeport-McMoRan has a market capitalization of $60.58 billion.

The world's largest publicly traded copper producer, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), has gained from the bullish performance of copper in 2021. However, its stock declined more than 15% in price last week after management issued a weaker outlook. So, can the stock regain its momentum in the near term? Let's discuss.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 36.1% year-over-year to $6.6 billion, beating the consensus of $6.41 billion. Adjusted EPS improved to $1.07 from $0.51 in 1Q21, beating the consensus of $0.94. Average realized prices were $4.66 per pound for copper, $1,920 per ounce for gold, and $19.30 per pound for…

Copper prices are currently hovering near all-time highs due to fears of supply disruptions and low stockpiles. As the world transitions towards clean energy, the demand for copper, a widely used metal in energy generation, is expected to keep surging, leading to a further increase in its prices. Fundamentally strong…

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Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.12%. Currently, Freeport-McMoRan has a market capitalization of $71.49 billion.

Copper prices are surging as western sanctions against Russia disrupted supply. In addition, rising industrial and clean-energy demand for copper should drive the performance of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Turquoise Hill (TRQ). But which of these two stocks is a better buy now? Read more to find out.

Inflation is already at 40-year highs and could rise further as the Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens. Moreover, President Biden banning Russian oil imports in response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could add to the inflationary fumes. Because commodity prices rise when inflation is accelerating, they act as inflationary hedges. Thus, top-rated…

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.96% on an annualized basis.

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.