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Martin Marietta Materials Extends $800M Credit Facility to 2030

Jefferies predicts record-breaking cash flow and margin expansion for gold mining companies by 2026

BMO and RBC Capital Reiterate Buy Rating on Linde plc Stock

Freeport-McMoRan Bullish as Financial Giants Express Optimism

FactSet surveys analyst target price and ratings for Air Products and Chemicals

Hilton Consolidated Reduces Stake in Newmont Mining

RBC Capital and Citibank Maintain Linde's Buy Rating with Price Targets of $490 and $520 respectively

RBC Capital Analyst Maintains Buy Rating on Sherwin-Williams

RBC Capital analyst maintains buy rating on Air Products

Macquarie and UBS Analysts Maintain Buy Rating on Newmont Corporation

Sherwin-Williams P/E Ratio Above Industry Average

Newmont Sells 6.77M Fuerte Metals Shares

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Jefferies Analyst Maintains Buy Rating on Ecolab with Price Target of $315

Momentum Wealth Planning LLC Invests in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Stock

Holocene Advisors LP Increased Holdings in Sherwin-Williams

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Receives 'Buy' Rating With Target Price at $48.30

Argus Research Downgrades Air Products and Chemicals' Target Price to $265

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A $1000 investment in Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) 10 years ago would now be worth $6,597.32, reflecting an average annual return of 20.57% and outperforming the market by 7.86% annually. The company's current market cap is $70.58 billion. This highlights the impact of compounded returns on investment growth over time.

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$1000 Invested In Freeport-McMoRan 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) stock rose 1.22% to $291.87, outperforming competitors on a strong trading day. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains. VMC's trading volume was double its 50-day average. The stock is 6.37% below its 52-week high of $311.74.

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Vulcan Materials

Vulcan Materials Co. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. stock rose 1.05% to $633.94 on Friday but underperformed compared to competitors like Vulcan Materials Co., which rose 1.22%. Despite gains, MLM closed 4.70% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was significantly higher than the 50-day average.

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Martin Marietta Materials Inc. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. stock rose 2.57% to $49.15, outperforming competitors like Newmont Corp. on a strong trading day. The stock hit a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $49.12. Trading volume was significantly higher than its 50-day average. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Sherwin-Williams Co. stock fell 1.38% to $320.86, outperforming competitors like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Target, which saw larger declines. Despite losses, Sherwin-Williams remains 15.49% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was significantly higher than average. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones rose during the session.

Sherwin Williams

Sherwin-Williams Co. Stock Outperforms Competitors Despite Losses On The Day

Newmont Corp. (NEM) stock rose 1.96% to $101.29, outperforming competitors in a strong trading session. The S&P 500 Index increased by 0.88% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 0.38%. Newmont's stock is 0.82% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was 27.6M, higher than the 50-day average of 10.6M. Competitor Royal Gold Inc. (RGLD) rose 1.82%.

Newmont

Newmont Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has extended its $800 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase and other lenders to December 21, 2030. The extension was made through a Loan Modification and Extension Agreement. JPMorgan Chase acts as the administrative agent, with Deutsche Bank Securities, PNC Bank, Truist Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank as co-syndication agents.

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Martin Marietta Extends $800 Million Credit Facility to 2030

Jefferies is bullish on gold miners, predicting record cash flow and margin expansion by 2026. They raised Newmont Corporation's (NYSE:NEM) price target to $120 from $113 with a Buy rating. This was part of their 2026 preview for the metals and mining group.

Jefferies bullish on gold miners predicting record cash flow and margin expansion by 2026

Financial giants are showing a bullish trend on Freeport-McMoRan, with 65% of traders being bullish. Major market movers focus on a price band between $20.0 and $55.0. The stock is currently trading at $47.97, with analysts setting a target price around $59.0. JP Morgan and UBS maintain positive ratings. The company is a major copper miner, with significant stakes in global mines. Options trading shows increased interest, with a notable volume of calls over puts.

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Jim Cramer highlights Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) as a stock on his radar, noting its struggles due to European economic weakness. Despite being a major industrial gas company, Linde isn't seeing US reshoring benefits.

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Linde (LIN) isn’t seeing US reshoring, says Jim Cramer

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Voya Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in The Sherwin-Williams Company by 4% in Q3, owning 390,702 shares valued at $134.6 million. Sherwin-Williams reported Q3 earnings of $3.59 per share, surpassing estimates, with revenue up 3.2% year-over-year. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.79 per share. Analysts have given mixed ratings, with some upgrading the stock to 'buy' and others maintaining 'hold' ratings.

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Voya Investment Management LLC Increases Holdings in The Sherwin-Williams Company $SHW

Two materials sector stocks, Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) and Alcoa Corp (NYSE:AA), are showing signs of being overbought with RSI values above 70. Despite recent gains, analysts have mixed ratings: UBS analyst Daniel Major maintained a Buy rating for Freeport-McMoRan and a Neutral rating for Alcoa. Investors should be cautious as these stocks may plunge in Q4.

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Pomerantz LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Freeport-McMoran Inc. for alleged securities fraud and unlawful business practices. Investors are advised to contact the firm by January 12, 2026, to join the lawsuit. The case follows Freeport's suspension of mining activities in Indonesia after a fatal incident, which led to significant stock price drops.

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Pomerantz LLP Issues Important Reminder to Investors in Freeport-McMoran Inc of Class Action – FCX

Hilltop National Bank reduced its stake in Newmont Corporation by 49.6% in Q3, now holding 12,738 shares valued at $1,074,000. Other institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Newmont. The company reported strong Q3 earnings, with a net margin of 33.42% and revenue up 20% year-over-year. Analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating with a $96.37 average price target. Newmont's stock opened at $99.32, with a 1-year high of $102.13. A quarterly dividend of $0.25 will be paid on December 22nd.

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Hilltop National Bank Decreases Stake in Newmont Corporation $NEM