$19.33

1.73 (9.83%)

11/21/2008 4:00 PM

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (FCX)

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Through its subsidiaries, the Company engages in the exploration, mining, and production of copper, gold, and silver. It also smelts and refines copper concentrates, and markets the refined copper products.

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Mid Cap (425), Business Week 50 (49), Arizona (9), Metals and Mining (188), Phoenix (7), S&P 500 (469)
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Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. At A Glance

Current Price:	$19.33
Last Trade Time:	11/21/2008 4:00 PM
Open:	$18.70
Previous Close:	$17.60
Daily Range:	$17.80 - $19.52
52-Week Range:	$17.27 - $127.24
Volume:	26,392,640
Market Cap:	$6.65B
P/E Ratio:	2.27
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Other News Headlines for FCX

Freeport McMoRan lays of 95 at Chino mine in NM
11/13/2008 3:23:00 PM - AP
Freeport-McMoRan cuts molybdenum production
11/10/2008 7:16:00 PM - AP
Miner Freeport-McMoran's shares skid
10/24/2008 7:58:00 PM - AP
Sector Snap: Shares of mining companies fall
10/22/2008 2:04:00 PM - AP

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Top Bull Pitch

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26 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (FCX)

Avatar mpingel00 (99.26) Submitted: 5/10/08 3:46 PM

Looking at a weekly chart of FCX, it looks like we have a cup and handle forming. A daily chart clearly shows the head and shoulders bottom, and an uptrend now. Buy FCX around its 50 day support, or with a 123.30 buy point.

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3 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (FCX)

Avatar Joe1000000 (< 20) Submitted: 4/20/07 4:27 PM

Company mines extra-ordinary

ore bodies, which are high grade and cannot be duplicated.

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Recs 1 (FCX) cgpederson (36.75) Submitted: 11/21/08 2:38 PM : Start Price: $17.83 FCX Score: 7.65 Freeport has one of the most advanced technology centers in the copper world which has been continually developing technologies to improve efficiencies in mining low grade ore. With the dramatic drop in copper prices, this gives FMI a huge advantage over their competitors, so as more mines scale back or close, FMI will still be there to supply copper and in the process getting higher margins than its competitors. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (FCX) 4FR (53.13) Submitted: 11/21/08 2:00 PM : Start Price: $17.92 FCX Score: 7.85 Wonderful buy with a terrific dividend. Great mix for your portfolio. Get around 4-5% hold. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (FCX) newworldodor (< 20) Submitted: 11/21/08 11:33 AM : Start Price: $18.94 FCX Score: 2.46 Dollar and fiat currencies in general will be greatly devalued - metals will hold intrinsic value over time. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (FCX) GhentTeach (97.89) Submitted: 11/20/08 1:59 PM : Start Price: $18.49 FCX Score: -9.75 Might be late to this shorting party, but copper demand is decreasing while inventories are on the rise. Doesn't look good. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (FCX) RubberSoul61 (86.68) Submitted: 11/19/08 4:10 PM : Start Price: $19.88 FCX Score: 2.59 recent increase in dividends is good news Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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