Friday 18 January 2013

FCX - post death-cross depression

Despite the indexes closing higher, Freeport Mcmoran Copper & Gold (FCX) saw further weakness, closing -1.3%, @ $33.64.  With the recent death cross, FCX is seeing some distinct weakness. First soft downside target is around the $33.00 level


FCX, daily


Summary

A very clear rollover is clearly seen on the daily chart, and FCX was clearly standing out from the rest of the market today.

Underlying MACD (blue bar histogram) cycle is due to go negative cycle when the market re-opens on Tuesday morning. A move to at least $33 seems a given, the only issue is whether it can hold there, or will it make an attempt to re-test the lows from early December.

If the main market does see a retracement into the sp'1450/40s, then FCX will surely see much lower levels, and indeed...test those December lows in the 31/30 zone.

A double bottom for FCX in late January @ $31/30 ?
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FCX is unquestionably a great company, is one to watch, especially so if the market does start to retrace 3-4% lower in the remainder of January.