Freeport-McMoRan’s deals boost energy sector By: MarketWatch December 05, 2012 at 13:23 PM EST Freeport-McMoRan Gold and Copper Inc’s announced acquisitions in energy plays boost the sector, with energy stocks among the top gainers in the S&P 500. Read More >> Related Stocks: CONSOL Energy Chevron Corp ConocoPhillips Energy Select Sector SPDR Exxon Mobil Freeport-McMoRan Phillips 66 Repsol Ypf S.A. ADR Tesoro Petroleum Co Valero Energy