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First Quantum Minerals: Analysts See More Returns
First Quantum Minerals (FM) has risen 44% this year based on its closing prices on February 26.
How Analysts See Copper Miners as Prices Stabilize
The metals and mining space has seen a lot of turbulence over the last five years. In 2015, China’s slowdown concerns spooked commodity investors.
Why Freeport-McMoRan Is Surging Today
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), the leading US-based copper miner, is trading with gains of 5.5% as of 11:55 AM EST.
Could Freeport-McMoRan’s Rally Lose Steam?
As of January 18, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock had risen 21.8% this year.
Is Freeport-McMoRan Finally Catching Up with Copper?
We’re now into the fourth-quarter earnings season, and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is scheduled to release its earnings on January 24.
Lower Energy Prices: Boon or Bane for Copper Miners?
Lower energy prices Previously, we discussed copper miners’ production profiles and 2018 guidance. In this part, we’ll look at leading copper producers’ unit cash costs and see what’s impacted their unit cost progression. Comparative analysis Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) reported unit cash costs after by-product credit of $0.93 per pound in the third quarter—compared to $0.96 per […]
How Are Copper Miners Placed in Q4 2018?
Copper prices have been largely rangebound during the past month. Copper prices have hovered above $6,000 per metric ton.
Analysts See a 70% Upside in First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals (FM) has received “strong buy” ratings from eight analysts, while nine have given it “buy” ratings or some equivalent.
Analysts Weigh in on Antofagasta amid Lower Copper Prices
Antofagasta (ANTO) has received “strong buy” ratings from seven analysts, while five have given it “buy” ratings or some equivalent.
Freeport-McMoRan’s Divergence from Copper Prices: What’s Next?
In 2017, Freeport-McMoRan underperformed copper miners Southern Copper (SCCO) and First Quantum Minerals (FM) for most of the year on Grasberg concerns.
How Copper Miners Stacked Up in the First Half
The second-quarter earnings season is over, and most copper miners have released their quarterly financial performance results.
What Steroids? Freeport-McMoRan Seems to Be on a Ventilator
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is seeing a selling spree today, and its stock is trading down 7.0% as of 1:40 PM EDT on July 19.
Will Analysts Warm to Freeport after Its Grasberg Resolution?
Wall Street analysts seem to be sitting on the sidelines as Freeport negotiates its long-term mining rights in Indonesia.
Southern Copper Stock Lost Favor with Analysts
Southern Copper carries a mean consensus target price of $46.8, which represents a potential downside of 8.5% over its closing price on June 11.
What Freeport-McMoRan’s Strong Cash Flows Mean for Investors
In this part of our series, we’ll look at copper miners’ first-quarter free cash flows and look at the 2018 cash flow guidance.
Why Freeport-McMoRan Expects Costs to Rise This Year
Previously in this series, we looked at copper miners’ first-quarter production and 2018 guidance. In this article, we’ll look at their unit production costs.
Freeport-McMoRan’s 1Q18 Earnings: The Word on Wall Street
Freeport-McMoRan, the leading US copper miner, is slated to release its 1Q18 earnings on April 24.
How Analysts View Copper Miners amid Sagging Commodity Prices
In this series, we’ll see how analysts are rating copper miners amid sagging commodity prices.
What Are Freeport-McMoRan’s Long-Term Growth Drivers?
Freeport has several greenfield copper exploration opportunities.
Should Southern Copper Investors Expect Higher Dividends?
In the previous part of this series, we looked at Freeport-McMoRan’s (FCX) capital allocation strategy.
Comparing Freeport’s Interest Coverage Ratio to Southern Copper
In this part of our series, we’ll look at different copper miners’ interest coverage ratios.
Why Freeport Expects Its Unit Cash Costs to Fall Further in 2018
In the previous part of this series, we looked at leading copper miners’ 4Q17 unit cash costs.
Copper Miners Face Cost Pressure as Input Costs Rise
Previously in this series, we looked at copper miners’ 4Q17 production profiles and 2018 guidance.
Freeport-McMoRan’s 4Q17 Production Profile versus Other Miners’
In this article, we’ll look at leading copper miners’ 4Q17 production data.
Comparing Copper Miners’ 4Q17 Performance
We’re now nearing the end of 4Q17 earnings season, and most copper miners have released their results.
How Analysts Rate Southern Copper after 4Q17 Earnings
Southern Copper (SCCO) has received a “buy” rating from only one analyst, while six analysts rate the stock as a “hold” or some equivalent.
Are Analysts’ Estimates for Freeport’s Revenues Conservative?
Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect Freeport to post revenues of $4.7 billion in 4Q17, which is 9.5% higher than the sequential quarter.
China’s Copper Imports: What to Expect in 2018
In December, China imported 440,000 metric tons of unwrought copper and copper products. Imports fell on a YoY (year-over-year) and a monthly basis.
Why Last Week Was Such a Happening One for Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan, which has underperformed the broader copper mining space in 2017, rose 13.4% last week. Thanks to last week’s upward price action, it’s now risen 28.7% in 2017.
China’s November Copper Imports Provide Some Relief to Bulls
China’s copper imports data are closely followed by investors in companies such as Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Glencore (GLEN-L), and Southern Copper (SCCO).
Why Copper Has Fallen from Its 2017 Highs
Copper prices have come off their 2017 highs. Copper, which closed almost flat last month, has lost 3.3% in December.
Which Copper Miner Is Wall Street Betting On in 2018?
In this series, we’ll see how analysts are rating leading copper miners as 2017 draws to a close. We’ll also see how vehicle electrification could impact mining companies.
Copper Market Deficit: What You Need to Know
Global mined copper production fell 2.2% YoY in the first eight months of the year. The decline was mainly led by a 5% fall in Chilean copper production.
Glencore or Freeport: Which Has More Upside Potential?
Glencore (GLEN-L) has the highest percentage of “buy” or higher recommendations in our select group of mining stocks.
Is Freeport-McMoRan or Southern Copper More Profitable?
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) posted adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 billion in 3Q17.
Doctor Copper Moved to a New Floor Last Week
Last week copper prices broke free of yet another psychological price level.
Copper’s on a High: Why Investors Are Optimistic
Copper prices have regained momentum in October after showing weakness in the last month. So far, copper has risen 4.9% in October.
Which Major Copper Stock Has the Most ‘Buy’ Recommendations?
Glencore (GLEN-L) was the third-largest copper producer last year, after Codelco and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX).
Surge in Imports Increases Argentina’s Trade Deficit in May 2017
Argentina (ARGT) posted a higher trade deficit for May 2017 at $642 million, mainly due to increasing imports as compared to its exports.
Why Consumer Confidence in Argentina Is Falling in 2017
Argentina’s (FM) consumer confidence saw a huge drop in June 2017, as Argentinians are highly unsatisfied with the austerity measures President Macri’s government has adopted.
Did Macri’s Efforts Boost Argentina’s Growth in 1Q17?
Argentina’s economy expanded in 1Q17 after consecutive contractions over the last three quarters.
Is Argentina Outperforming Emerging Markets in June 2017?
The Merval Index, Argentina’s benchmark index, has risen about 10.5% so far in 2017 as of June 23.
Why Argentina’s Inflation Continues to Surge in 2017
Argentina’s inflation has been surging for a couple of years, spiking to around 40.0% in 2016 compared to 10.0% between 2007 and 2009.
Is Argentina Back in the Game, or Are Dark Clouds Here to Stay?
For more than a decade, the outgoing party’s continual resistance to honoring debt led to Argentina’s exclusion from international financial markets.
Consumption-Driven Emerging Markets Appear Attractive
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Financials Stellar returns: Why you should consider frontier markets
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Financials Must-know: Comparing frontier market and emerging market returns
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