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Oaktree reduces holdings in Freeport-McMoRan

Mirabella Financial Services LLP Acquired Corteva, Inc. Stocks

Northern Mutual Wealth Management Reduced Holdings in Newmont Mining

Morgan Stanley Analyst Maintains Buy Rating on Freeport-McMoRan

Freeport-McMoRan CEO Indicates No Reliance on M&A for Growth

Freeport-McMoRan Plans to Expand US Production Base by 50% Over Five Years

Freeport CEO Predicts Grasberg Mine Capacity to Recover to 85-90%

EU Approves New BP and Corteva Agriscience Joint Venture

CRH plc repurchased 32,700 ordinary shares

Sherwin-Williams CFO Exercises and Surrenders Shares

Newmont Mining director sells common stock

Linde plc Reaches $1.5 Billion Revolving Credit Agreement with US Banks

Trek Financial LLC Invests in Newmont Mining

OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp Increases Stake in Ecolab

Northern Mutual Wealth Management reduces holdings in Freeport-McMoRan

Flax Group Reduces Its Stake in CRH Plc

Francis Group Increases Stake in Linde Company to 272,028 Shares

West Family Investments Inc. Acquired CRH Plc Shares in Q2

Mizuho Securities Raises Sherwin-Williams Target Price to $400, Maintains 'Buy' Rating

CRH plc repurchased 33,300 ordinary shares

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Neeraj Kumar Jumrani resigns as CFO of Linde India

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Neeraj Kumar Jumrani resigns as CFO of Linde India

Dividend Roundup: Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, Analog Devices, Nucor, and more

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Dividend Roundup: Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, Analog Devices, Nucor, and more

Oaktree Capital Management LP reduced its stake in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. by 8.9% in Q2, owning 1,996,075 shares worth $86.53 million. Freeport-McMoRan remains a significant holding, accounting for 1.5% of Oaktree's portfolio. Analysts have mixed ratings on FCX, with a consensus target price of $46.73. Freeport-McMoRan reported strong earnings, with a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share. The stock opened at $44.66, with a market cap of $64.13 billion.

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Oaktree Capital Management LP Decreases Stock Position in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. $FCX

CTVA

Mirabella Financial Services LLP acquired 28,863 shares of Corteva, Inc. valued at $2,151,000. Analysts have mixed ratings on Corteva, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $78.05. Corteva's stock opened at $66.21, with a market cap of $44.74 billion. The company reported quarterly earnings of ($0.23) per share, beating estimates, and announced a $0.18 dividend payable on December 15th.

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Mirabella Financial Services LLP Purchases Shares of 28,863 Corteva, Inc. $CTVA

Pomerantz LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Freeport-McMoran Inc. for alleged securities fraud following the suspension of mining activities at Grasberg Block Cave in Indonesia. The suspension was due to a blockage caused by wet material, trapping workers, leading to fatalities and missing persons. Freeport's stock price fell significantly after these incidents. Investors have until January 12, 2026, to join the lawsuit as Lead Plaintiff.

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Pomerantz LLP Highlights Class Action Filing Against Freeport-McMoran Inc – FCX

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TECK

Copper prices hit a record high, driven by Citi's increased price outlook and a weak U.S. dollar. This led to a rise in U.S.-listed shares of copper miners, with Southern Copper up 1.3%, Freeport-McMoRan up 1.2%, Hudbay Minerals up 1.2%, and Teck Resources gaining 3.4%. Benchmark copper on the LME rose 1.4% to $11,609.50 a ton, with a weekly gain of 3.8% and over 30% increase in 2025.

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BUZZ-Copper miners gain as red metal prices hit record high

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. reduced its holdings in Newmont Corporation by 42.3% in Q2, selling 37,644 shares. Insider trading included sales by Director Bruce R. Brook and CEO Thomas Ronald Palmer. Newmont's stock opened at $90.72, with a 1-year range of $36.86 to $98.58. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates, and announced a dividend payable on December 22nd.

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Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Reduces Stock Holdings in Newmont Corporation $NEM

J.P. Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintained a Buy rating on Freeport-McMoRan with a price target of $58.00. Peterson, who covers the Basic Materials sector, has an average return of -3.0% and a 44.29% success rate. Deutsche Bank also rated Freeport-McMoRan as a Buy, while RBC Capital assigned a Hold rating. The news highlights differing analyst opinions on Freeport-McMoRan's stock.

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J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)

GOLD

Exane BNP Paribas predicts higher copper prices and sector consolidation will drive the metals and mining industry in 2026. Copper is expected to face a structural deficit, boosting prices. Norsk Hydro is upgraded to "outperform" due to anticipated higher aluminium prices. Barrick is preferred over Newmont among gold miners, with several catalysts expected. Newmont offers high gold exposure but has completed its asset optimization process. Rating changes: Norsk Hydro upgraded to "outperform" with a new price target of NOK 84, Barrick to $50, and Newmont to neutral.

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Exane BNP sees copper, consolidation to drive metals and mining sector in 2026

CRH plc has repurchased 32,700 of its ordinary shares at $120.58 each, totaling $3.94 million, as part of its ongoing buyback program. The shares will be cancelled, aligning with CRH's plan to buy back up to $300 million of its shares by February 17, 2026. The transaction was conducted through Santander US Capital Markets LLC.

CRH plc buys back 32,700 units for $3.94 million at $120.58 each in USD

Freeport-McMoRan not counting on M&A for growth, CEO says

Freeport-McMoRan not counting on M&A for growth, CEO says

STLD

Nucor Corp. (NUE) shares fell 1.32% to $162.54 on Thursday, ending an eight-day winning streak. Despite the loss, Nucor outperformed some competitors, with Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD) falling 1.98% and Reliance Inc. (RS) rising 0.03%. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.11%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.07%. Nucor's trading volume was slightly below its 50-day average.

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Nucor Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors Despite Losses On The Day

Corteva Inc.'s stock rose 1.52% to $66.29, outperforming competitors in a mixed trading session. This rise ended a three-day losing streak, although the stock remains 14.37% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was below the 50-day average. The S&P 500 rose 0.11%, while the Dow fell 0.07%. Data compiled on December 4, 2025.

Corteva Inc. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Ecolab Ups Quarterly Dividend by 12% to $0.73 a Share, Payable on Jan. 15 to Shareholders of Record on Dec. 16

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Ecolab Ups Quarterly Dividend by 12% to $0.73 a Share, Payable on Jan. 15 to Shareholders of Record on Dec. 16