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Freeport McMoRan ripe for takeout, analysts say

Andrew Topf | April 17, 2012 | 7:04 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Top Companies Asia Europe Copper Gold 

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold is currently valued so low that it is an excellent target for a takeover, according to media reports today. The world's largest publicly traded copper company (NYSE:FCX) is facing its first-ever back to back slump...

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