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FCX's copper costs are rising as volumes fall, putting pressure on margins despite higher metal prices.

FCX has gained 20% on strong earnings backed by higher copper prices, but higher costs and weaker volumes cloud its near-term outlook.

In the most recent trading session, Southern Copper (SCCO) closed at $194.14, indicating a -7.23% shift from the previous trading day.

U. S. -listed copper mining stocks fell in premarket trading on Thursday as copper prices declined after reaching a record earlier in the session.

Southern Copper (SCCO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

While investors chased chip stocks, one corner of the commodities market quietly staged a stunning run that has left even NVIDIA in the dust. The reason connects directly to how AI actually gets built.

Copper hit record prices in August as structural supply constraints and rising demand tighten markets, boosting operating leverage at miners like Freeport-McMoRan, Hudbay Minerals and Trekor Metals.

SCCO's cash flow surges 116.9% in H1'26, aided by higher sales, lower costs and rising metal prices.

Copper's explosive rally has sent FCX shares surging nearly halfway toward a triple-digit price tag, but the path to $100 runs through a precise set of conditions that have nothing to do with Freeport-McMoRan's own execution.

Southern Copper (SCCO) closed at $204.26 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.31% move from the prior day.

Miners like Southern Copper and Newmont lead this screen of stocks to watch in or near buy range alongside UBS, Garmin and more.

Global manufacturing PMIs in Europe show improving demand, which keeps pressure on energy use and the metals that feed it. Copper sits at the centre of that story, as AI, power grids and electric vehicles all rely on it. That shortage theme is what this article focuses on. You will see three copper focused stocks from our high quality producer list that aim to balance growth exposure with financial resilience. The three copper stocks that follow are only a sample from the high quality...

Southern Copper stock is pulling back in a consolidation pattern after recently attempting to breakout.

SCCO's $20.5B investment plan targets major projects in Peru and Mexico to support output growth through the next decade.

Gold prices are climbing as the U.S. dollar weakens. Gold stocks are benefiting and many are near buy zones.

Southern Copper has delivered a very strong share price run over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks suggest the stock is not an obvious bargain at today's levels. Southern Copper has returned 367.8% over the past 5 years, which puts more attention on whether the current price still leaves room for attractive future returns. Valuation can be supported if the company continues to convert its asset base into reliable cash flows, while any pressure on project execution or...

Southern Copper and Teck Resources are benefiting from surging copper prices, but production trends and growth projects could determine the stronger pick now.

Its own supply story is real, and so is the size of the swings that come with owning it.

The copper tariff premium was the visible signal that faded; the quiet rebuild of its US mines was the half of the move an investor could actually see coming.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.38% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.09%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.37%, and September E-mini...

SCCO's record EBITDA and rising copper prices point to further upside despite lower production and a reduced 2026 output outlook.

FCX has gained 15% in a month on strong earnings backed by higher copper prices, but higher costs and weaker volumes cloud its near-term outlook.

Southern Copper's strong H1 results and copper prices support its rally, but lower output and a premium valuation raise questions for investors.

Southern Copper, Freeport, Lundin, Energy and Ero have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.33%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Despite the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry's weak near-term outlook, stocks like SCCO, FCX, LUNMF, UUUU and ERO are worth keeping an eye on given their growth potential.

Southern Copper stock has delivered very strong returns over the past few years, yet the current valuation checks suggest the shares are not cheap. After a long run up, investors now have to weigh that track record against signals that the stock screens as expensive on several measures. Southern Copper has returned 289.4% over the past 5 years, which means anyone buying today is paying a much higher price than long term holders did. Strong recent revenue and earnings momentum tied to copper...

Southern Copper (SCCO) is back in focus after reporting record financial results driven by strong metal prices, while dealing with lower production and announcing a US$1.10 per share second quarter dividend. See our latest analysis for Southern Copper. Southern Copper’s share price has reacted strongly to the record results and higher dividend, with a 1-day share price return of 4.98% and year to date share price return of 33.69%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 119.60% points to...

Southern Copper Corporation previously declared a US$1.10 per-share cash dividend for the second quarter of 2026, payable on August 27 to shareholders of record as of August 11, while also reporting year-on-year declines in mined volumes for copper, molybdenum, zinc and silver. Even with lower production, the company delivered record-breaking quarterly results as historically strong metal prices more than offset the volume declines. Next, we’ll examine how record financial results driven by...

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