Freeport-McMoRan에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Freeport-McMoRan의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2023, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. About 75% of 2023 revenue was from copper, with a further 15% from gold and about 10% from molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at end December 2023. we expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2028, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.

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프리포트 맥모란(NYSE:FCX)의 주식이 하락세의 중요한 이정표인 데스 크로스를 찍었다. 이는 50일 지수 이동 평균선이 200일 이동 평균선 아래로 떨어지는 기술적 신호로, 종종 장기적인 매도 압박을 예고하는 것으로 여겨진다. FCX 주식의 최근 성과는 낙관적이지 않다.

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Shares of copper companies are trading higher in possible reaction to China signaling looser monetary policy, which could support demand.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) just hit a bearish milestone: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/death-cross">a Death Cross</a>. This technical signal, where the 50-day exponential moving average dips below the 200-day, is often seen as a harbinger of extended selling pressure—and FCX stock's recent performance doesn't inspire optimism. 
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FCX stock has slumped 12.06% over six months and 16.11% over the past year, reinforcing the downtrend.
Adding to the bearish case, FCX stock has been trading below its five, 20 and 50-day moving averages. Although, news from Indonesia has currently lifted the stock above its short-term moving averages. The MACD reading of negative 0.77 and an RSI of 46.22 suggest neutral momentum but a potential tilt toward oversold conditions.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Copper's Crucial Role, But Headwinds Mount</h2>
Behind the stock's struggles, Freeport's operations in Indonesia face significant obstacles. The company is negotiating for an export permit to ease global copper shortages, exacerbated by disruptions at competitors like First Quantum. Meanwhile, Freeport's Manyar smelter—key to its Indonesian operations—remains offline after an October fire, with operations not expected to resume until mid-2025.
Despite these challenges, copper's importance to green energy and infrastructure keeps Freeport in the spotlight. If Freeport secures increased export quotas, it could temporarily ease supply constraints. Yet, Indonesia's push for domestic processing underscores a global trend: resource-rich nations prioritizing local value addition over raw material exports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What It Means For FCX Stock Investors</h2>
Freeport's Death Cross and challenging macro environment suggest near-term downside risk. While its efforts to secure export permissions could provide a glimmer of hope, the technical indicators paint a bearish picture for now. 
Copper's vital role in global supply chains ensures long-term relevance, but for FCX stock investors, patience—or caution—might be the name of the game.
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Freeport-McMoRan's Death Cross: Copper Giant's Pivotal Moment

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Freeport-McMoRan. Our analysis of options history for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $150,564, and 14 were calls, valued at $1,083,052.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $37.0 to $50.0 for Freeport-McMoRan over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Freeport-McMoRan's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Freeport-McMoRan's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $37.0 to $50.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733764528_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$287.0K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$232.3K</td>
<td>384</td>
<td>505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$141.4K</td>
<td>209</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td>585</td>
<td>132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$58.4K</td>
<td>16.0K</td>
<td>462</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2023, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. About 75% of 2023 revenue was from copper, with a further 15% from gold and about 10% from molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at end December 2023. we expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2028, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Freeport-McMoRan, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 9,079,108, the price of FCX is up by 5.03%, reaching $44.19.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 44 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Freeport-McMoRan Unusual Options Activity

The Santa Rally refers to a seasonal stock market trend where equities historically see stronger gains during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42269611/dollar-enters-its-most-bearish-month-of-the-year-could-december-2024-be-any-different">final stretch of December. </a>
This phenomenon, often fueled by holiday cheer, year-end portfolio rebalancing, and investor optimism, has been a recurring pattern for decades.
 But what makes December stand out, and which stocks have historically outperformed during this period? 
Let's dig into the numbers.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">December: A Seasonal Sweet Spot For Stocks</h3>
After a strong rally in November, with the S&amp;P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – rallying 6%, &#8220;momentum could continue for stocks as historically it has been a good month for stock market seasonals,&#8221; said George Smith, portfolio strategist at LPL Financials. 
Since 1950, December ranks as the second-best month for the S&amp;P 500, delivering an average return of 1.6%. Only November performs better, with a historical average of 1.8%. 
Smith also highlighted that the second half of December has typically delivered the lion's share of these gains, generating the so-called &#8220;Santa Rally&#8221; effect. 
Historically, stocks tend to stall or even decline slightly during the first half of the month before momentum builds around mid-December. Data suggests that the upward trajectory starts gaining steam near the 11th trading day of the month and accelerates as Christmas approaches.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 S&amp;P 500 Stocks With Strong Christmas Seasonality</h3>
For investors looking to capitalize on the Santa Rally, certain stocks have a history of delivering outsized gains in the back half of December. 
Looking back at the last 20 years of data, here are the top 10 S&amp;P 500 stocks that have historically shown the strongest average returns between Dec. 12 and Dec. 31:
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<th>Median Return</th>
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<th>Max Loss</th>
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<th>Sharpe Ratio</th>
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<td>Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILM#NASDAQ">ILM</a>)</td>
<td>+4.94%</td>
<td>+5.17%</td>
<td>+19.39%</td>
<td>-10.98%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>4.27</td>
</tr>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>)</td>
<td>+4.34%</td>
<td>+3.04%</td>
<td>+23.10%</td>
<td>-5.10%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>)</td>
<td>+3.78%</td>
<td>+4.37%</td>
<td>+12.89%</td>
<td>-8.52%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</td>
<td>+3.73%</td>
<td>+3.84%</td>
<td>+24.23%</td>
<td>-13.26%</td>
<td>70%</td>
<td>2.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</td>
<td>+3.47%</td>
<td>+2.19%</td>
<td>+20.26%</td>
<td>-4.35%</td>
<td>70%</td>
<td>3.18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>)</td>
<td>+3.34%</td>
<td>+4.60%</td>
<td>+25.84%</td>
<td>-15.06%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>2.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</td>
<td>+3.32%</td>
<td>+3.62%</td>
<td>+11.64%</td>
<td>-1.69%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)</td>
<td>+3.30%</td>
<td>+3.35%</td>
<td>+12.38%</td>
<td>-8.28%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>)</td>
<td>+3.20%</td>
<td>+3.24%</td>
<td>+13.27%</td>
<td>-7.11%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>2.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>+3.14%</td>
<td>+1.80%</td>
<td>+36.95%</td>
<td>-14.54%</td>
<td>55%</td>
<td>2.36</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: Seasonax</figcaption></figure>
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Santa Rally: 10 S&P 500 Stocks That Outperform In December's Second Half

Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 8 options trades for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) summing a total amount of $246,685.
At the same time, our algo caught 4 for a total amount of 193,380.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $65.0 for Freeport-McMoRan over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Freeport-McMoRan stands at 746.43, with a total volume reaching 3,859.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Freeport-McMoRan, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $65.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912259_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>182</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>463</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.35</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2023, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. About 75% of 2023 revenue was from copper, with a further 15% from gold and about 10% from molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at end December 2023. We expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2028, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Freeport-McMoRan, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 6,511,840, with FCX's price up by 1.27%, positioned at $44.31.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
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As the world hurtles toward an electrified future, the copper market <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/copper">stands at a crossroads</a>. 
Insights from JPMorgan analysts Patrick Jones, Greg Shearer and Bill Peterson paint a complex picture: short-term hurdles for copper prices, but a glittering long-term outlook driven by electric vehicles and evolving supply dynamics.
This could seem as good news for those invested in United States Copper Index Fund ETV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPER#NYSE">CPER</a>), Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>), iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICOP#NASDAQ">ICOP</a>) for the long-term.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EV Boom: Supercharging Copper Demand</h2>
The electric vehicle revolution is set to electrify copper demand. JPMorgan predicts copper usage in EVs will more than double from 1.4 million metric tons in 2023 to 3 million by 2030. While some worry that technological advances like thinner copper anode foils could dampen demand, the analysts argue otherwise. 
Larger EV sizes and a pivot toward lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries — which are more copper-intensive — are expected to drive long-term growth.
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Leaching technologies are generating buzz, but can they revolutionize copper supply? Not yet, say the analysts. While projects from major miners like Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) and BHP Group Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>) are on the horizon, these advancements are unlikely to offset supply declines before 2030.
At best, leaching could add 550,000 metric tons annually, just 2% of global supply.
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Recycling is a crucial cog in the copper machine, accounting for about 17% of refined supply in 2024, up from 14% in 2020. JPMorgan forecasts scrap supply will grow by 5-6% annually, faster than historical rates, yet insufficient to bridge the long-term deficit. Recycling alone won't solve copper's supply crunch.
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JPMorgan warns of near-term risks from macroeconomic pressures, particularly a potential devaluation of the Chinese yuan to 7.8 to 8.0 per U.S. dollar. This could lead to a 12-15% dip in copper prices, presenting headwinds for equities. However, the analysts remain bullish on the long-term trajectory, underpinned by a looming supply-demand gap.
Their picks? 
Lundin Mining Corp (OTCPK: LUNMF) leads in EMEA, while Teck Resources Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>) tops the Americas. Asia-Pacific favorites include Zijin Mining and Merdeka Copper, with caution advised on Jiangxi Copper and Sandfire Resources.
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) is a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APH/earnings">terrific&#8221; stock</a>.
On Oct. 23, Amphenol reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter.
When asked about Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), Cramer said he don't like the copper stocks, and &#8220;copper doesn't yield a lot here.&#8221;
On Oct. 22, Freeport-McMoRan reported third-quarter FY24 results. Revenue stood at $6.79 billion, beating the consensus of $6.47 billion. Copper sales totaled 1.0 billion pounds, down 7% Y/Y and 2% above the July 2024 estimate, due to the timing of shipments and lower ore grades and operating rates in North America.
The Mad Money host said he likes Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>), but Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRA#NYSE">CTRA</a>) is &#8220;far superior&#8221; to Devon.
&#8220;I don't know how you can really make a lot of money in that business, frankly,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>).
On Oct. 28, TransMedics reported quarterly earnings of 12 cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 30 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $108.76 million, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $115.00 million.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan shares gained 1.3% to settle at $44.12 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>TransMedics shares gained 2.5% to close at $82.92.</li>
<li>Amphenol shares gained 1.6% to close at $70.98.</li>
<li>Devon Energy shares fell 2.2% to settle at $37.91 during the session.</li>
</ul>
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Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 30 options trades for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) summing a total amount of $2,124,128.
At the same time, our algo caught 7 for a total amount of 381,224.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $33.0 and $55.0 for Freeport-McMoRan, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Freeport-McMoRan stands at 3474.58, with a total volume reaching 28,080.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Freeport-McMoRan, situated within the strike price corridor from $33.0 to $55.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731960926_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.94</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$338.1K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>876</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.62</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.62</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$157.9K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$132.0K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.78</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$118.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>745</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>577</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan Inc is an international mining company. It has organized its mining operations into four primary divisions: North America copper mines, South America mining, Indonesia mining and Molybdenum mines. Its reportable segments include the Morenci, Cerro Verde and Grasberg (Indonesia mining) copper mines, the Rod &amp; Refining operations and Atlantic Copper Smelting and Refining. It derives key revenue from the sale of Copper.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Freeport-McMoRan, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,082,008, the price of FCX is up by 1.81%, reaching $43.48.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 65 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $54.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $52. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, maintaining a target price of $57. 
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Spotlight on Freeport-McMoRan: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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Freeport-McMoRan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.41 million shares sold short, which is 1.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731092422_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Freeport-McMoRan has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Freeport-McMoRan's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Freeport-McMoRan's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.66%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in FCX often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Freeport-McMoRan. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $49,775, and 9 calls, totaling $722,085.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $44.0 to $50.0 for Freeport-McMoRan during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Freeport-McMoRan's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Freeport-McMoRan's significant trades, within a strike price range of $44.0 to $50.0, over the past month.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731079857_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$138.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">521</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$129.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">294</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$120.9K</td>
<td>231</td>
<td align="right">343</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>648</td>
<td align="right">307</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>231</td>
<td align="right">527</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan Inc is an international mining company. It has organized its mining operations into four primary divisions: North America copper mines, South America mining, Indonesia mining and Molybdenum mines. Its reportable segments include the Morenci, Cerro Verde and Grasberg (Indonesia mining) copper mines, the Rod &amp; Refining operations and Atlantic Copper Smelting and Refining. It derives key revenue from the sale of Copper.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Freeport-McMoRan, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Freeport-McMoRan Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,903,867, the price of FCX is down -4.6% at $46.35. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $54.666666666666664.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $55. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, which currently sits at a price target of $57. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $52. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Freeport-McMoRan. Our analysis of options history for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) revealed 16 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 31% of traders were bullish, while 56% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $57,912, and 14 were calls, valued at $1,995,172.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $33.0 and $50.0 for Freeport-McMoRan, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Freeport-McMoRan's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Freeport-McMoRan's whale activity within a strike price range from $33.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730907075_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$520.3K</td>
<td>35.4K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$506.2K</td>
<td>35.4K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$204.1K</td>
<td>35.4K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$139.3K</td>
<td>35.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$98.6K</td>
<td>35.4K</td>
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<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan Inc is an international mining company. It has organized its mining operations into four primary divisions: North America copper mines, South America mining, Indonesia mining and Molybdenum mines. Its reportable segments include the Morenci, Cerro Verde and Grasberg (Indonesia mining) copper mines, the Rod &amp; Refining operations and Atlantic Copper Smelting and Refining. It derives key revenue from the sale of Copper.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Freeport-McMoRan, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,545,458, the price of FCX is down -2.09% at $46.01. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $54.25.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on Freeport-McMoRan with a target price of $57. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, which currently sits at a price target of $53. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $52. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $55. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Freeport-McMoRan

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 20.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.43%. Currently, Freeport-McMoRan has a market capitalization of $67.35 billion. 
Buying $100 In FCX: If an investor had bought $100 of FCX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $407.07 today based on a price of $46.87 for FCX at the time of writing.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730840471_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Freeport-McMoRan 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Freeport-McMoRan Inc. failed to disclose threats a severe earthquake could pose to its new $3.7 billion copper smelter complex in Indonesia, according to people familiar with the matter.
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-31/freeport-mcmoran-probed-by-sec-over-earthquake-risk-at-indonesia-copper-plant?srnd=homepage-americas" title="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-31/freeport-mcmoran-probed-by-sec-over-earthquake-risk-at-indonesia-copper-plant?srnd=homepage-americas">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-31/freeport-mcmoran-probed-by-sec-over-earthquake-risk-at-indonesia-copper-plant?srnd=homepage-americas</a>

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FCX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Freeport-McMoRan.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $335,619, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $104,415.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $44.0 to $55.0 for Freeport-McMoRan during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Freeport-McMoRan's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Freeport-McMoRan's whale activity within a strike price range from $44.0 to $55.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730221233_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$233.6K</td>
<td>853</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.53</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>347</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$1.21</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan Inc is an international mining company. It has organized its mining operations into four primary divisions: North America copper mines, South America mining, Indonesia mining and Molybdenum mines. Its reportable segments include the Morenci, Cerro Verde and Grasberg (Indonesia mining) copper mines, the Rod &amp; Refining operations and Atlantic Copper Smelting and Refining. It derives key revenue from the sale of Copper.
<h3>Where Is Freeport-McMoRan Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,864,150, the FCX's price is down by -0.25%, now at $46.62. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 85 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $53.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $52. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $53. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $55. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on Freeport-McMoRan with a target price of $57. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Scotiabank downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $52. 
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