Stocks to Watch: Freeport-McMoRan, Deere, Facebook

By Gunjan Banerji

Here are some of the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Friday's session. Check back closer to the market open for an updated list.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.: The mining company's shares rose 5% on Wednesday as copper prices edged higher. Copper prices have risen in six of the past seven sessions.

Deere & Co.: The manufacturer's stock jumped 2% on Wednesday after it reported revenue growth in the fourth quarter, lifted by farm machinery and construction-equipment sales.

Facebook Inc.: Mark Zuckerberg recently responded to the controversies circling the social media giant in a television interview. The chief executive said that he doesn't plan to step down as chairman in the near term.

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Write to Gunjan Banerji at Gunjan.Banerji@wsj.com

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November 23, 2018 06:50 ET (11:50 GMT)

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