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NYSE:FCX News 3 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Freeport-McMoRan stock climbs as copper hits a fresh record — what to watch next for FCX

Freeport-McMoRan stock climbs as copper hits a fresh record — what to watch next for FCX

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 14:27 EST — Regular session Freeport-McMoRan shares climbed roughly 2% Wednesday afternoon, boosted by another jump in copper prices that kept the miner close to its yearly peak. The stock hit $60.50, up 1.9%, and briefly touched $61.13 earlier in the session. This matters because FCX has turned into a fast route for equity investors betting on copper, a metal now behaving less like a basic industrial commodity and more like a scarce financial asset. Each additional dollar in copper prices can swiftly reshape profit calculations for miners sitting on large, long-term copper deposits. Copper’s
14 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock tags new high as Wall Street lifts targets on copper, with earnings next

Freeport-McMoRan stock tags new high as Wall Street lifts targets on copper, with earnings next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 21:30 EST — Market closed Shares of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday, building on a strong January rally fueled by a tight copper supply and positive broker commentary. The copper miner serves as a key proxy for the metal within U.S. equities. Copper finds its way into power cables, construction projects, and electric vehicles. Its price often jumps sharply, driven by supply cues, demand from China, and shifts in U.S. interest rate outlooks. The mix is crucial now since copper remains close to its highs, despite ongoing debate about whether the
14 January 2026
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BHP stock rises as it stays out of the Rio-Glencore chase — what investors watch next

BHP stock rises as it stays out of the Rio-Glencore chase — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 00:52 EST — Market closed BHP Group’s U.S.-listed shares climbed 1.7% to $62.80 on Monday as investors digested reports that the miner isn’t planning a rival bid for Glencore. Instead, BHP appears set to wait on Rio Tinto’s takeover discussions, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Those sources also said BHP doesn’t see Glencore’s coal and trading units as a good strategic fit. BHP declined to comment. (Reuters) The stance matters now because it removes one potential spoiler, at least for the time being, amid ongoing mining deal talks focused largely on copper.
13 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks: XLB jumps 1.6% on copper surge as Linde sets Feb. 5 earnings date

Basic materials stocks: XLB jumps 1.6% on copper surge as Linde sets Feb. 5 earnings date

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:34 EST — The market has closed. U.S. basic materials shares wrapped up last week on a strong note, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) gaining 1.6% on Friday. (Nasdaq) This matters since the group’s been acting like a macro signal — delivering a fast snapshot on growth, inflation, and the dollar — right as investors gear up for earnings season and new buzz around mining deals. This also puts the sector at risk. Should metal prices dip or appetite for risk wane, those gains could unravel quickly. Copper climbed 1.9% to $12,964
11 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper deal talk swirls and brokers lift targets

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper deal talk swirls and brokers lift targets

New York, January 10, 2026, 18:06 EST — Market closed Freeport-McMoRan Inc shares closed Friday at $56.53, climbing 4.26% as new mining deal rumors stirred interest alongside a wave of upbeat target upgrades linked to copper. (Freeport-McMoRan Investors) Copper’s now the hot ticket in mining boardrooms, sparking fresh interest in who holds the key assets. “Vale and Freeport are both going to be in focus – but it’s unlikely they’re for sale,” said Mark Kelly, CEO of advisory firm MKI Global, commenting on the Rio Tinto-Glencore merger talks and the potential ripple effect on competitors. (Reuters) The stock’s next move
11 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock jumps as copper firms and JPMorgan lifts target ahead of earnings

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock jumps as copper firms and JPMorgan lifts target ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 15:33 EST — Regular session Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shares were up $2.37, or 4.4%, to $56.59 in afternoon trading on Friday. The stock has moved between $54.22 and $56.71 and is sitting within about 1% of its 52-week high of $57.12. (Freeport-McMoRan Investors) Copper prices climbed, lifting miners that tend to track the metal’s ups and downs. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) — a global reference price — was up about 1.8% at $12,943 a metric ton. (Business Recorder) A day earlier, JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson lifted his price target on Freeport
9 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock (FCX) pulls back after 52-week high as copper turns choppy again

Freeport-McMoRan stock (FCX) pulls back after 52-week high as copper turns choppy again

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 19:54 EST — After-hours Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shares fell 1.16% to $55.50 on Wednesday, easing after the copper miner hit a 52-week high a day earlier. The stock finished about 2.8% below that peak on roughly 20.8 million shares, above its 50-day average, while the Dow and S&P 500 ended lower. MarketWatch Investors are trading Freeport as a copper proxy, and the metal’s run has started to wobble. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange dropped as much as 3% to $12,842.50 a metric ton on Wednesday after hitting an all-time high of $13,387.50 in the
8 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock hits a 52-week high as copper records keep miners in focus

Freeport-McMoRan stock hits a 52-week high as copper records keep miners in focus

New York, January 6, 2026, 19:18 EST — After-hours Freeport-McMoRan Inc shares closed up 3.2% at $56.15 on Tuesday, after hitting $57.12 — a 52-week high — and were little changed after the bell. investors.fcx.com The move keeps FCX stock tethered to a copper rally that is resetting price expectations for the metal used in power cables, construction and industrial equipment. Copper prices have surged above $13,000 a metric ton on shortage fears and demand tied to artificial intelligence data centres and electric vehicles. “Copper prices need to rise further to persuade miners to generate significant new production,” SP Angel
7 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock climbs on record copper prices — what FCX investors watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock climbs on record copper prices — what FCX investors watch next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 15:21 EST — Regular session Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.N) shares were up 2.9% at $55.97 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, tracking a renewed surge in copper prices to record highs. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange hit a fresh intraday record, keeping miners bid. Bloomberg.com The copper rally is putting the spotlight back on miners as investors position for tighter supply and strong end-demand in power and construction, where the metal is a key input. For equity traders, Freeport often serves as a direct read-through on the copper tape because moves in the commodity can quickly
6 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper hits a new record — what investors watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper hits a new record — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 09:51 EST — Regular session Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) rose 3.3% to $56.23 by 9:50 a.m. EST on Tuesday, after touching $57.12, a new 52-week high. The stock has traded between $55.71 and $57.12 so far, while rival Southern Copper was up about 3%. Copper’s latest surge has been the key driver. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME), a global pricing venue for industrial metals, hit a peak of $13,387.50 a metric ton on Tuesday, Reuters reported, citing a Morgan Stanley note. Supply shocks and policy noise have amplified the rally.
6 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps near 52-week high as copper hits record — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps near 52-week high as copper hits record — what to watch next

New York, January 5, 2026, 21:34 EST — Market closed Freeport-McMoRan shares ended Monday up 4.8% at $54.41, after U.S. copper prices set their first record since a summer tariff-driven spike. Wall Street Journal The move matters because Freeport’s earnings power is heavily tied to copper, a metal used in power grids, electric vehicles and data centers. When copper rises, miners’ realized prices typically improve faster than many costs, lifting margins. Copper prices vaulted to records above $13,000 a metric ton on Monday as investors weighed supply tightness and a new layer of geopolitical and trade uncertainty, Reuters reported. “Copper
6 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks jump to start 2026 — XLB rises as copper steadies and miners climb

Basic materials stocks jump to start 2026 — XLB rises as copper steadies and miners climb

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 1:42 PM ET — Market closed U.S. basic materials stocks ended the first session of 2026 higher, lifting the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) — an exchange-traded fund that tracks a basket of large U.S. materials companies — 1.7% to $46.12 at Friday’s close. MarketWatch The basic materials group spans miners, chemical makers and building-material producers, leaving it especially sensitive to swings in metals prices and shifts in the economic outlook. With markets reopening after the holiday lull, investors are using early-January trading to recalibrate exposure to cyclical sectors tied to growth. Yahoo Finance
3 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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