2 Huge Reasons To Buy Freeport-McMoRan Today

By Mike Maher:Shares of Freeport McMoRan (FCX) have been hammered over the last 3 months, down more than 30% since the end of June, compared to drops of nearly 10% for the Dow and S&P 500. The drop has coincided with a steep sell-off in the metals markets, as fears of global recession have resurfaced around the globe.

By Income Hunter:The entire boom in commodities has been driven over the last few years by Chinese demand, and now that growth in both China and India is decelerating, there are understandable concerns about the future of the business. The apprehensions of the iron ore mining industry have been well publicized, and many iron ore mining companies are cutting back on production growth as well as exploration.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) Q3 2012 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2012 10:00 AM ET Executives Kathleen L. Quirk – Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Richard C. Adkerson – President and Chief Executive Officer Red Conger – President, Freeport-McMoRan Americas David H. Thornton – President, Climax Molybdenum Company

By Qineqt:We believe Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) in an attractive play on copper for long-term investors. In the near term, there are risks associated with the stock in the form of rising inventories, negative arbitrage in copper prices in Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) vs. the London Metal Exchange (LME) and lower full-year production guidance.

By Mark W. Bertolin:Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) has proven to be a solid performer in 2012. Although volatile, the dividend yield of 3.1% and earnings per share of $3.33 demonstrate value in maintaining a long position. Freeport-McMoRan is tied to both the global infrastructure build out, and to a lesser extent, gold prices.

Money Morning submits: By Jack Barnes Sometimes the market offers investors a rare chance to buy shares of a great company on a dip. That's precisely the opportunity we're getting right now with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX).