Freeport-McMoRan(US:FCX) 智通财经网·2025-07-10 02:56Group 1 - Morgan Stanley is optimistic about Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US) following a surge in COMEX copper prices due to Trump's proposed 50% tariff on imported copper [1] - The analysis highlights three advantages for Freeport-McMoRan: excellent operational performance, cost advantages from by-product gold at the Grasberg mine, and a higher proportion of U.S. business compared to global peers [1] - A $0.1 per pound premium of COMEX copper over LME copper could lead to an annual EBITDA and operating cash flow increase of $135 million for the company, benefiting from tax and royalty exemptions on U.S. assets [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley raised the target price for Freeport-McMoRan from $42 to $56, reflecting stronger commodity prices and reduced recession risks [1] - Other companies of interest include Teck Resources (TECK.US) and Ivanhoe Electric (IE.US), with a focus on their U.S. copper operations [2] - Bank of America identified Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper (SCCO.US) as the most sensitive to COMEX copper prices, with Freeport expected to derive 36% of its revenue from U.S. copper by 2025 [2]