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CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2007
... the opportunities for growth into bottom-line profits," he said. Selected companies included mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, as well as Bluescope Steel. Major property developers such as Mirvac were also included. Despite high exposure to the ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2007
... of 7,555 contracts. "The market's down predominantly due to weaknesses in commodities with BHP down significantly and and Rio down a little," said Aequs Securities institutional dealer, Ric Klusman, "We're also expecting a low figure for the US consumer ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2007
... that's really what's pushing the market higher overall." At 1203 AEST, BHP Billiton was heavier 47 cents to $31.47, while Rio Tinto added $1.86 to $93.86.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2007
... weak US close and investors seemed reluctant to let go of speculation that BHP Billiton could make a takeover offer for rival Rio Tinto. However, over the weekend, ABN Amro resources analyst Rob Clifford told the ABC network that he didn't believe the ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2007
... $US13,800 on expectations of rising supply after Indonesia granted export licences to tin smelters. Both BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto were well down this morning. At 1020 AEST, BHP was lower 87 cents, or 2.74 per cent, to $30.93 while Rio lost $1.98, or ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2007
... after yesterday's speculation that BHP Billiton Ltd could be at risk from a private equity predator, or itself take over rival Rio Tinto Ltd. "It's been a reasonably choppy start to the day," Mr Land said. "There were obviously expectations in the materials ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2007
... higher this morning after a strong lead from Wall Street and takeover speculation surrounding mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto set to continue. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, at 0825 AEST, the June share price index contract rose 31 points to ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2007
... ground lost in early morning trade following subdued commodity prices. BHP Billiton was down 30 cents to $30.88 while rival Rio Tinto fell 26 cents to $89.96. Zinc producer Zinifex Ltd's subsidiary Zinifex Canadian Enterprises Ltd announced this morning ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
... seen quite significant share price range in trade today." At 1215 AEST, BHP Billiton had slipped 43 cents to $31.13 while Rio Tinto Ltd was 77 cents lighter at $90.61.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
... Australian stock market continued its record run on Monday after speculation that BHP Billiton could move to take over rival Rio Tinto sent both stocks surging. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 30.8 points to a new closing record of 6335.7, surpassing ...