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title: "Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day"
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description: "Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) shares rose 3.70% to $60.87, outperforming competitors like Newmont Corp. (NEM), which increased by 2.19%. This rise ended a four-day losing streak, although FCX remains 14.23% below its 52-week high of $70.97. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains of 1.08% and 1.31%, respectively."
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# Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

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Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) rose 3.70% to $60.87 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 1.08% to 7,432.97 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.31% to 50,009.35.

The stock's rise snapped a four-day losing streak.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. closed 14.23% short of its 52-week high of $70.97, which the company achieved on April 20th.

The stock outperformed some of its competitors Wednesday, as Newmont Corp. (NEM) rose 2.19% to $107.39.

Trading volume (12.0 M) remained 4.6 million below its 50-day average volume of 16.6 M.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled May 20, 2026.

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