McMoRan Exploration Earnings Preview

What will McMoRan Exploration executives have to say in the company's first earnings release since the acquisition announcement in December?

Taylor Muckerman

(TMFrunAMuck)

Jan 16, 2013 at 3:30PM

In its first earnings release since the announcement that it would be acquired by Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX), McMoRan Exploration (NYSE:MMR) is widely expected to turn a net loss for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012. Investors of both companies will certainly be on the lookout for news on MMR's Davy Jones well off the Gulf Coast. News on either side of neutral will likely have an affect on both share prices. Stay tuned for Friday's release but check out the video below for a more detailed preview from Motley Fool energy and materials analyst, Taylor Muckerman.

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Taylor Muckerman

(TMFrunAMuck)

Follow @t_Muckerman Taylor is an Associate GM in our Fool International operations. Prior to that he covered all things Energy + Materials as an analyst. Over the years, he has built an investing skill set to rely on when evaluating companies inside and out. While at the Fool, he has made appearances on CNBC and Fox Business. In addition, he completed his MBA at the University of Maryland and will sit for the Level II CFA Exam.