some copper stocks get deliberately manipulatet., but the long...

some copper stocks get deliberately manipulatet., but the long term outlook is very positive !!!

1035 [Dow Jones] LME copper on verge of breaking to new record high, trades at $8,785/ton, up $56 vs PM kerb, new shorts should start to run for cover as upside momentum builds, says trader at international house. Move to eclipse March $8,820 record high to trigger fresh technical buying. LME copper close of $8,729 at Wednesday PM kerb was new all time high kerb. Potential for supply disruption remains high, Peru's biggest federation of mine working unions called for a nationwide strike on May 12. Chile also remains high on the radar screens for labor unrest. Workers at Codelco Norte smelters reportedly return after one-day strike, production not affected. (EFB)