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Plains Exploration: Value Destruction In The Haynesville Shale
Devon Shire • Tue, Oct 30, 2012 • 6 Comments
Plains Riddle: Prodigious Free Cash Flow
JJ Butler • Mon, Sep 10, 2012 • 3 Comments
Soros Fund Management Increases Plains Exploration & Production
Market Folly • Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Plains Exploration: Looking for a Rebound
optionMONSTER • Mon, Jun 28, 2010 • 1 Comment
Tudor Investments Sells Majority of Plains Exploration & Production Holding
Market Folly • Mon, Oct 20, 2008
Earnings Preview: Plains Exploration & Production Company
Theflyonthewall • Tue, Aug 5, 2008 • 1 Comment

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Freeport-McMoRan: Acquisitions Will Increase Profitability
Jeff Williams • Tue, Jun 4 • 6 Comments
Freeport-McMoRan: 1 Good, 1 Bad, And 1 Dollar
Cory Renauer • Sun, Jun 2 • 11 Comments
The Most Overlooked Value Stocks In The Market? High Returns For Patient Investors
Mike the PhD • Thu, May 30 • 7 Comments
Freeport-McMoRan Offers Scope For Capital Appreciation And An Attractive Yield
Harlan Kessler • Wed, May 29 • 7 Comments
Fears On Freeport-McMoRan Unwarranted: Big Upside Potential Remains
Emmet Kodesh • Mon, May 27 • 11 Comments
5 Commodity Stocks Moving On News
Matthew Smith • Tue, May 21 • 1 Comment
Freeport McMoRan's Acquisitions And Prospects Grow
Emmet Kodesh • Mon, May 20 • 6 Comments
Tracking George Soros's Portfolio - Q1 2013 Update
John Vincent • Fri, May 17 • 8 Comments
A Wild Ride For Copper - What's The Long-Term Outlook?
Commodity Market Intel • Mon, May 13
Why Freeport-McMoRan Will Close These Deals
Vladimir Zernov • Mon, May 13 • 4 Comments
Freeport-McMoRan Solves The Strike Issue Before Losing Billions
Efsinvestment • Thu, May 9 • 1 Comment
Freeport-McMoRan Has At Least 35% Upside Potential
Efsinvestment • Mon, May 6 • 6 Comments
Buy Freeport-McMoRan Now And Pray For A Repeat
Cory Renauer • Wed, May 1 • 25 Comments
Freeport-McMoRan Is Diversifying For Future Growth
IAEResearch • Mon, Apr 29 • 5 Comments
Freeport McMoRan's Outlook Lifted By 3 Events
Emmet Kodesh • Mon, Apr 29 • 25 Comments
Freeport-McMoRan: Underappreciated And Ready To Run
Efficient Alpha • Tue, Apr 23 • 47 Comments
Freeport-McMoRan Is Still A Strong Buy
Eric Hyder • Sun, Apr 21 • 11 Comments
Freeport McMoRan's Acquisitions In Doubt: Prices May Get Volatile
Emmet Kodesh • Fri, Apr 19 • 10 Comments
Consider Buying Freeport-McMoRan
Vladimir Zernov • Thu, Apr 18 • 10 Comments
Freeport McMoRan: Value Creation Through Diversification
Joseph Heller • Fri, Apr 12 • 15 Comments

Plains Exploration & Production Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, May 2
Plains Exploration & Production Management Discusses Q4 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Feb 21
Plains Exploration & Production Management Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Plains Exploration & Production Management Discusses Q2 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Aug 2, 2012
Plains Exploration & Production's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, May 3, 2012
Plains Exploration & Production's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Plains Exploration & Production Company - Shareholder/Analyst Call
Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Plains Exploration & Production's CEO Discusses Q3 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Fri, Nov 4, 2011
Plains Exploration & Production's CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Aug 4, 2011
Plains Exploration & Production's CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, May 5, 2011
Plains Exploration & Production's CEO Discusses Q4 2010 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Feb 24, 2011
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q2 2010 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Aug 5, 2010
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q1 2010 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, May 6, 2010
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q1 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, May 7, 2009
Plains Exploration & Production Company, Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Feb 26, 2009
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Fri, Nov 7, 2008
Plains Exploration & Production Company Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, Aug 6, 2008

PXP Declares Special $3.00 Per Share Dividend

PR Newswire (May 21, 2013)
PXP to Declare Special $3.00 Per Share Dividend

PR Newswire (May 20, 2013)
PXP Chairman's Letter to Shareholders

PR Newswire (May 13, 2013)
PXP Announces Favorable Ruling in Shareholder Lawsuits

PR Newswire (May 9, 2013)
PXP Announces Continued Support for Merger with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

PR Newswire (May 9, 2013)
PXP Announces Strong First Quarter Financial & Operating Results, Reports Substantial Progress in its Gulf of Mexico Business Expansion, and Delivers Exceptional Eagle Ford Field Development Results

PR Newswire (May 2, 2013)
ECB Seen Joining Central Banks With Rate Cuts

at CNBC.com (May 1, 2013)
PXP Announces First Quarter 2013 Earnings Date

PR Newswire (Apr 19, 2013)
Lightning Round: SandRidge Energy, Wendy's & More

at CNBC.com (Apr 4, 2013)
PXP Announces 2012 Full-Year Results: Realizes Significant Net Income Growth Year-over-Year, Generates Substantial Growth in Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, and Delivers Solid Reserve Replacement and Substantially Higher Reserve Value

PR Newswire (Feb 21, 2013)
PXP Announces 2012 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Date

PR Newswire (Feb 14, 2013)
PXP Signs Definitive Agreement to Participate in Offshore Morocco Exploration Play

PR Newswire (Jan 2, 2013)
Movers & Shakers: Thursday’s biggest movers: Akamai jumps 10%

at MarketWatch.com (Dec 6, 2012)
Energy Stocks: Freeport-McMoRan’s deals boost energy sector

at MarketWatch.com (Dec 5, 2012)
Movers & Shakers: Wednesday’s big movers; Apple’s death cross looms

at MarketWatch.com (Dec 5, 2012)
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks gain but Apple weighs on Nasdaq

at MarketWatch.com (Dec 5, 2012)
Dow Ends Above 13,000; Apple Logs Worst Drop Since 2008

at CNBC.com (Dec 5, 2012)
Here's What's Driving Apple Today

at CNBC.com (Dec 5, 2012)
MarketWatch First Take: Freeport McMoRan embraces Big Commodities

at MarketWatch.com (Dec 5, 2012)
Mining giant Freeport-McMoRan makes energy play

at MarketWatch.com (Dec 5, 2012)

PXP vs. ETF Alternatives

Company Description

We are an independent oil and gas company engaged in the activities of acquiring, developing, exploring and producing oil and gas properties primarily in the United States. We own oil and gas properties with principal operations in:

•Onshore California;
•Offshore California;
•the Gulf... More

Sector: Basic Materials

Industry: Independent Oil & Gas

Country: United States

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Tuesday, May 28, 6:17 PM After-hours top gainers, as of 5:45 p.m.: GWRE +5.7%. WLH +4.7%. WTSL +4.2%. IVC +4.1%. MYGN +3.8%.
After-hours top losers: PRXI -5.2%. BKS -4.6%. PXP -4.2%. IRC -3.4%. AEC -2.5%. Comment! [On the Move]
Thursday, May 23, 8:23 AM Domino's Pizza (DPZ) +3.3% premarket on news it will replace Plains Exploration (PXP) in the S&P MidCap 400 after the close on May 30. Cynosure (CYNO), which will replace NCI Building Systems (NCS), +4.3%. NCS -5.5%. Comment! [Consumer, Tech, On the Move]
Monday, May 20, 2:16 PM Plains Exploration (PXP +7.5%) shareholders vote to approve Freeport McMoRan’s (FCX -0.2%) acquisition of PXP at today's special meeting. The transaction is expected to close on May 31. Following completion of the transaction, there are expected to be ~1B shares of FCX outstanding. Earlier today, PXP declared a $3/share special dividend conditioned upon the completed merger. Comment! [Energy, Commodities, On the Move]
Monday, May 20, 10:07 AM Paulson & Co., whose funds own ~9.9% of the outstanding shares (12.8M) of Plains Exploration (PXP +7%), says it will vote in favor of Freeport McMoRan's (FCX -0.9%) proposed takeover of PXP and McMoRan Exploration (MMR) as it "adds another avenue for growth, diversifies its cash flows, and increases the proportion of earnings from the United States." Comment! [Energy, M&A, On the Move]
Monday, May 20, 9:10 AM Premarket gainers: AQ +116%. MEAD +97%. PACT +38%. WBSN +28%. RSOL +26%. ROSG +16%. JASO +16%. JRCC +14%. QIHU +12%. LDK +9%. PXP +7%. IQNT +5%. VOYA +5%. DANG +5%.
Losers: XNPT -26%. NBG -8%. Comment! [On the Move]
Monday, May 20, 8:29 AM Sweetening the pot ahead of today's shareholder vote deciding the fate of Freeport McMoRan's (FCX) proposed takeover of Plains Exploration (PXP), PXP declares a special $3/share dividend and FCX announces a $1/share supplemental dividend to be paid upon closing the acquisition. With a close vote expected, the moves may well tip support in favor of the deal. PXP +6.2%, FCX +0.8% premarket. 5 Comments [Energy, On the Move]
Friday, May 17, 11:23 AM While a razor-thin margin one way or the either is anticipated in next Monday's vote on Freeport McMoRan's (FCX) takeover bid for Plains Exploration (PXP), FCX shares could be poised to rise on either outcome. But all bets are off if FCX sees the bid on the verge of defeat and decides to sweeten the pot after saying it wouldn't do so. A higher offer could further pressure shares, already -16% since the deal was announced. Comment! [Commodities, Energy, M&A]
Monday, May 13, 9:09 AM Plains Exploration (PXP) CEO James Flores urges shareholders to back the proposed merger with Freeport McMoRan (FCX) ahead of the May 20 shareholder meeting, citing the strategic nature of the transaction, the financial and operational strength of the combined businesses, and the expected lower borrowing cost. Flores also criticizes analyses provided by ISS and Glass Lewis, which oppose the merger. 1 Comment [Energy, Commodities, M&A]
Thursday, May 9, 8:25 AM Freeport McMoRan (FCX) reiterates its support for its proposed acquisition of Plains Exploration (PXP) and that the agreed terms are the "best and final" offer. PXP says the financial and operational strength of the combined businesses will allow for accelerated value creation across the entire asset portfolio. FCX +1.3%, PXP -2.6% premarket. Comment! [Commodities, Energy, M&A, On the Move]
Wednesday, May 8, 3:18 PM Freeport McMoRan's (FCX +2.7%) planned acquisition of Plains Exploration (PXP) likely will close in June despite objections, Morgan Stanley predicts as it maintains an Outperform rating on the shares. Long-term FCX shareholders should be rewarded with strong growth through 2015 and lower political uncertainty, the firm says, adding that copper inventories are starting to decline. 1 Comment [Commodities, M&A, On the Move]
Tuesday, May 7, 2:29 PM Freeport McMoRan (FCX +0.2%) will not boost its offer for Plains Exploration (PXP +1.6%), according to sources cited by Dealreporter. Earlier today, ISS recommended shareholders vote against the deal as it believes the stock should trade higher based on intrinsic value alone. Comment! [Commodities, M&A, On the Move]
Tuesday, May 7, 12:13 PM Proxy advisory firm ISS becomes the third financial outfit to come out against the proposed $6B takeover of Plains Exploration (PXP +2.2%) by Freeport McMoRan (FCX +0.4%). The FCX offer is too low, ISS says, adding that "even at the announcement day valuation of $49.55, the transaction would offer little or no takeover premium to the current stand-alone value." (earlier) 3 Comments [Energy, Commodities, M&A, On the Move]
Monday, May 6, 2:12 PM SAC Capital unit CR Intrinsic says it will vote against Freeport McMoRan's (FCX +1.2%) pending acquisition of Plains Exploration (PXP +1.1%) because it undervalues the company. CR says shares of PXP's peers have risen since the deal was announced, and that PXP has reported two operationally strong quarters. CR says its affiliates and funds it manages own ~3.8% of PXP. Comment! [Energy, Commodities, M&A]
Friday, May 3, 11:21 AM Month-long maintenance at BP's gas processing plant in Pascagoula, Miss., will shut in a "tremendous" amount of Gulf of Mexico production, Plains Exploration (PXP) CEO Jim Flores says. BP-operated Thunder Horse is the world's biggest platform, with the capacity to produce 250K bbl/day and 200M cf/day. Net Q1 sales volumes from Horn Mountain and Marlin Hub, which PXP bought from BP last year, was 44K boe/day. Comment! [Energy]
Thursday, May 2, 8:58 AM More on Plains Exploration's (PXP) Q1 results: Sales volumes averaged 170.4K boe/day, up 92% Y/Y; oil sales volumes averaged 129.2K boe/day, up 158%. Production gains are attributable to Gulf of Mexico assets acquired from BP last November and higher Eagle Ford output. Operating cash flow was $789M vs. $329M in the year-ago quarter. Comment! [Energy, Earnings]
Thursday, May 2, 7:15 AM Plains Exploration (PXP): Q1 EPS of $1.05 beats by $0.23. Revenue of $1.23B beats by $0.08B. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News]

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Week's Returning Upgrades (5/24/13): $BBG, $BCEI, $BGC, $CMLP, $DY, $FCG, $FIX, $HPQ, $IMGN, $MLHR, $MX, $MYL, $PG, $PXP, $SKS, $URA, $VECO
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Chris DeMuth Jr.
$PXP at a new 52-week high
May 20, 11:59 AM
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Energysystems
$FCX and $PXP shareholders apparently getting special dividends at completion of acquisition. 1$ per $FCX share and 3$ per PXP share.
May 20, 7:57 AM
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Potential Upgrades (5/3/13): , $HP, $HSH, $HUBG, $IR, $LMNX, $LPX, $MLHR, $MMM, $MOV, $MRC, $MSM, $NPO, $NSIT, $PBI, $PXP
May 6, 9:38 AM
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John Vincent
John Paulson added Plains Expl. ($PXP) & Realogy ($RLGY) while reducing Anglo Ashanti Gold ($AU) & $DLPH See http://bit.ly/163wqwC
Mar 4, 12:06 PM
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John Vincent: Will have to wait and see. In 2012, the US long portfolio performed well but the problem was bets that European debt crisis would worsen.
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Deborah Weir: His credit fund is doing well.
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Asif Suria
New Post: Merger Arbitrage Mondays http://bit.ly/YT9fUO $YDNT $PXP $MMR $EPHC
12/10/12
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James Hartje
Stock Talk BULLISH/BUY List: $PXP $HAIN $DIS $QCOM $EOG $FOSL $USB $UBS $ADT $NWSA $WFC $AAPL $AUY $GLD $MTRX http://bit.ly/RIEuLi
11/14/12
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James Hartje
Stock Talk BULLISH/BUY List: $PXP $HAIN $DIS $QCOM $EOG $FOSL $USB $UBS $ADT $NWSA $WFC $AAPL $AUY $GLD $MTRX http://bit.ly/RIEuLi
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James Hartje
Stock Talk BULLISH/BUY List: $PXP $HAIN $DIS $QCOM $EOG $FOSL $USB $UBS $ADT $NWSA $WFC $AAPL $AUY $GLD $MTRX http://bit.ly/RIEuLi
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James Hartje
RT @StockWallStreet: RT @StockWallStreet: Our Stock Talk BULLISH/BUY List: $PXP $HAIN $DIS $QCOM $EOG $FOSL $USB $UBS http://goo.gl/9C4C8
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John Vincent
John Paulson added Plains Expl. ($PXP) & Realogy ($RLGY) while reducing Anglo Ashanti Gold ($AU) & $DLPH See http://bit.ly/163wqwC
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John Vincent: Will have to wait and see. In 2012, the US long portfolio performed well but the problem was bets that European debt crisis would worsen.
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Michael Bryant
"BP Is Said to Near $6 Billion Sale of Gulf Assets to Plains (PXP)." BP is still cheap. Long-term buy. http://yhoo.it/PbgSMt
9/10/12
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Ocean Man: They're facing gigantic civil suits.
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Ocean Man
PXP up 6% today after reporting increased production in the Eagle Ford shale.
2/8/12
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Ocean Man: The Blue Ocean Strategy says earnings beats are going to take these Eagle Ford producers to new highs. This is an example.
2/8/12
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Vlad77: crzo should do the same
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Hillbilly Stock Star
CLR.......Big Earl could go hunting, Long......http://bit.ly/xutdiN;COG;CLR;EOG;OAS;PXP;RRC;SM;SWNid1552617/APC;COG;CLR;EOG;OAS;PXP;RRC;SM;SWN-Potential-KMI-takeout-targets-at-UBS
1/4/12
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g8trgr8t: he has more than he can drill now. why would he add unless he wanted to sell bigger operation and he doesn't want to sell
1/4/12
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Hillbilly Stock Star: Yes but, Money Talks like Common Stocks!
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