Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Rises After the Dec. 23 Close as Copper Hits Records: What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 24
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (NYSE: FCX) is heading into Christmas Eve trading with strong momentum after a risk-on session for U.S. equities and a major new milestone for copper prices—two themes that matter disproportionately for the largest U.S.-listed copper producer. By the end of regular trading on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, FCX finished higher and then ticked up again in after-hours trading, as investors weighed (1) record copper prices, (2) a notable Wells Fargo price-target increase, and (3) a market backdrop still supportive of cyclicals—despite hotter growth data that nudged yields higher. Below is a detailed, publication-ready recap of what moved FCX