http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=BBL Bhp Billiton Sp Company Newsfeed en Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:45 EDT Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:45 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57689182&headline=london-markets-u-k-stocks-extend-gains-to-13-year-high http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57689182&headline=london-markets-u-k-stocks-extend-gains-to-13-year-high <div class='newsbody'><p> By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch </p> <p> LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K. stocks extended gains to close at a 13-year high on Wednesday, finding support in comments from the International Monetary Fund calling for more growth in the country. </p> <p> The FTSE 100 index gained 0.5% to... Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:45 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57679179&headline=london-markets-u-k-stocks-drop-from-13-year-high http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57679179&headline=london-markets-u-k-stocks-drop-from-13-year-high <div class='newsbody'><p> By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch </p> <p> LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K. stocks retreated from a 13-year high on Wednesday, after minutes from the Bank of England's latest meeting showed only a minority of members wanted to increase the bank's asset purchases. </p> <p> The FTSE 100... Wed, 22 May 2013 05:25:39 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57678656&headline=asia-markets-japan-stocks-rally-after-central-bank-meet http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57678656&headline=asia-markets-japan-stocks-rally-after-central-bank-meet <div class='newsbody'><p> By V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch </p> <p> HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese stocks ended at a fresh multiyear high Wednesday after the country's central bank raised its economic outlook, even as it left other elements of the monetary policy unchanged. </p> <p> Australian and... Wed, 22 May 2013 04:58:08 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57677191&headline=iluka-resources-considers-spinoff-of-iron-ore-royalty http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57677191&headline=iluka-resources-considers-spinoff-of-iron-ore-royalty <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Rhiannon Hoyle </pre> <p> SYDNEY--Iluka Resources Ltd. (ILU.AU) said it is considering a spinoff of an iron-ore royalty worth around 850 million Australian dollars (US$833 million), underscoring how mining companies are taking a hard look at their assets amid subdued demand... Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:01 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57659000&headline=mining-services-feel-heat-as-australia-resource-boom-cools http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57659000&headline=mining-services-feel-heat-as-australia-resource-boom-cools <div class='newsbody'><p> By Rhiannon Hoyle </p> <p> SYDNEY--Service companies that rode the wave of investment in Australian resources are facing harder times, reporting a slew of earnings downgrades and preparing to move their focus overseas as a decade-long mining boom slows. </p> <p> Transfield Services... Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:30 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57628829&headline=london-markets-banks-lift-u-k-stocks-to-51-2-year-high http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57628829&headline=london-markets-banks-lift-u-k-stocks-to-51-2-year-high <div class='newsbody'><p> By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch </p> <p> LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K.'s benchmark was back on a strong footing on Friday, after breaking a 10-day winning streak the prior day, with banks advancing after a broker upgrade and oil firms showing positive moves. </p> <p> The FTSE 100... Fri, 17 May 2013 12:41:22 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57616963&headline=asia-markets-asia-stocks-trade-mostly-higher-as-japan-swings http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57616963&headline=asia-markets-asia-stocks-trade-mostly-higher-as-japan-swings <div class='newsbody'><p> By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch </p> <p> LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Asian stock markets traded mostly higher Friday, with Japanese blue chips swinging to gains in the afternoon session. </p> <p> The rise for the major markets came as Hong Kong and Seoul were closed for holidays... Fri, 17 May 2013 02:32:32 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57615953&headline=asia-markets-japan-stocks-slip-but-australia-china-rise http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57615953&headline=asia-markets-japan-stocks-slip-but-australia-china-rise <div class='newsbody'><p> By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch </p> <p> LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Japanese blue-chip stocks fell Friday, extending losses into a second day after sharp gains earlier in the week, though Chinese and Australian shares inched higher. </p> <p> The moves came as Hong Kong and... Thu, 16 May 2013 22:59:07 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57615834&headline=asia-markets-japan-stocks-slip-but-australia-rises http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57615834&headline=asia-markets-japan-stocks-slip-but-australia-rises <div class='newsbody'><p> By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch </p> <p> LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Japanese stocks fell Friday, extending losses into a second day after sharp gains earlier in the week, while Australian shares inched higher, helped by strength for some miners. </p> <p> The moves came as... Thu, 16 May 2013 21:32:21 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57599541&headline=asia-markets-most-asia-markets-rise-tokyo-sydney-drop http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57599541&headline=asia-markets-most-asia-markets-rise-tokyo-sydney-drop <div class='newsbody'><p> By V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch </p> <p> HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Most Asian markets rose Thursday after key U.S. indexes clinched another record finish overnight, although Japanese stocks skidded as a firmer yen led investors to lock in recent gains despite strong economic... Thu, 16 May 2013 05:07:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57595926&headline=australia-resource-investment-peak-overplayed-wood-mackenzie http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57595926&headline=australia-resource-investment-peak-overplayed-wood-mackenzie <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Rhiannon Hoyle </pre> <p> SYDNEY--Investment in Australia's resources sector should remain strong over the next three years, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie, which Thursday said fears of a sharp slide in spending after a 2013 peak aren't likely to be realized. </p> <p>... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:46:57 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57588526&headline=colombias-coal-output-drops-21-in-first-quarter-from-year-ago http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57588526&headline=colombias-coal-output-drops-21-in-first-quarter-from-year-ago <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Darcy Crowe </pre> <p> BOGOTA, Colombia--Colombia, one of the top coal exporters in the world, suffered a drop in coal production in the first three months of the year as a result of a labor strike and environmental problems that prompted a halt in output. </p> <p> Coal... Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:48 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57587358&headline=london-markets-ftse-100-gains-for-10th-straight-day http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57587358&headline=london-markets-ftse-100-gains-for-10th-straight-day <div class='newsbody'><p> By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch </p> <p> LONDON (MarketWatch) -- London's benchmark stock index rose for a 10th straight trading session Wednesday, after the Bank of England said it has become more upbeat about the U.K.'s growth prospects. </p> <p> The FTSE 100 index added 0.1... Wed, 15 May 2013 12:25:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57585551&headline=london-markets-ftse-100-eyes-10th-day-of-gains-as-easyjet-rallies http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57585551&headline=london-markets-ftse-100-eyes-10th-day-of-gains-as-easyjet-rallies <div class='newsbody'><p> By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch </p> <p> LONDON (MarketWatch) -- London's benchmark stock index was on track for a tenth straight day of gains on Wednesday, after the Bank of England said it has become more upbeat on the U.K.'s growth prospects. </p> <p> The FTSE 100 index added... Wed, 15 May 2013 11:15:31 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57576130&headline=london-markets-miners-weigh-on-london-as-easyjet-rallies http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57576130&headline=london-markets-miners-weigh-on-london-as-easyjet-rallies <div class='newsbody'><p> By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch </p> <p> LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Mining firms weighed on London's benchmark index on Wednesday as most metals prices headed south, while London Stock Exchange Group PLC and EasyJet PLC jumped after well-received earnings reports. </p> <p> The FTSE... Wed, 15 May 2013 05:01:04 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57575701&headline=asia-markets-japans-nikkei-jumps-to-reclaim-15-000-lead-asia http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57575701&headline=asia-markets-japans-nikkei-jumps-to-reclaim-15-000-lead-asia <div class='newsbody'><p> By V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch </p> <p> HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese shares soared Wednesday on the back of a weaker yen and strengthening expectations for earnings growth, sending the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average above the 15,000-point level for the first time in more... Wed, 15 May 2013 04:40:13 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57572185&headline=asia-markets-japans-nikkei-reclaims-15-000-asia-stocks-mixed http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57572185&headline=asia-markets-japans-nikkei-reclaims-15-000-asia-stocks-mixed <div class='newsbody'><p> By V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch </p> <p> HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese shares soared Wednesday on the back of a weaker yen and strengthening expectations for earnings growth, sending the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average above the 15,000-point level for the first time in more... Wed, 15 May 2013 00:36:21 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57552380&headline=bhp-targets-fall-in-2014-capex-to-about-18-billion http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57552380&headline=bhp-targets-fall-in-2014-capex-to-about-18-billion <div class='newsbody'><p> MELBOURNE--BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP.AU) said Tuesday its capital and exploration expenditure will peak this financial year and then decline in the years ahead, helping the resources company maximize returns from incremental investments and boost free cash flow. </p> <p> Chief... Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57552165&headline=bhp-billiton-targets-fall-in-fiscal-year-2014-capex-to-about http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57552165&headline=bhp-billiton-targets-fall-in-fiscal-year-2014-capex-to-about <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Robb M. Stewart </pre> <p> MELBOURNE--BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP.AU) said Tuesday its capital and exploration expenditure will peak this financial year and then decline in the years ahead, helping the resources company maximize returns from incremental investments and boost... Tue, 14 May 2013 03:48:26 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57543176&headline=london-markets-gsk-shell-lead-u-k-stocks-to-8th-day-of-gains http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=BBL&article=57543176&headline=london-markets-gsk-shell-lead-u-k-stocks-to-8th-day-of-gains <div class='newsbody'><p> By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch </p> <p> LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K. stocks managed to eke out an eighth straight day of gains on Monday, as Royal Dutch Shell PLC rose after announcing a share buyback and GlaxoSmithKline PLC climbed after a new drug approval. </p> <p> The FTSE... Mon, 13 May 2013 12:23:02 EDT