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November 24, 2009
07:10 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton volatility flat as shares trend higher
BHP Billiton closed at $75.05. Copper is recently down 0.62% to $314.25 according to Bloomberg. BHP over all option implied volatility of 41 is near its 26-week average of 43, according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement. :theflyonthewall.com



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February 13, 2012
07:12 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton CEO not commenting on Anglo American speculation, DJ reports

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06:04 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton CEO says will continue buying spree, Independent reports

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February 10, 2012
11:04 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: Excess aluminum supply to continue for years, Reuters says

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08:42 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: De Beers sees diamond demand lower in 2012, WSJ reports

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February 8, 2012
12:13 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: On The Fly: Mid-Day Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were lower at mid-day, as a rally that has extended through most sessions this year took a pause. Each of the major indices has moved into negative territory. The averages hung around the flat line for most of the early morning, as the absence of any major news kept the market from establishing a firm direction. In the end, the absence of news sent the averages into negative territory, as the wait for a deal between Greece and the EU has left investors frustrated and on the sideline... ECONOMIC EVENTS: Domestically, the MBA Mortgage Applications Composite Index was up 7.5% for the week. Crude inventories rose by 304K barrels, less than the consensus forecast of a 2.5M barrel build. As for Europe, the Journal said the ECB is making concessions that will help Greece lower its debt burden, but investors still await the announcement of a deal that will secure Greece's next bailout payment... MARKET NEWS: Disney (DIS) shares rose as BMO Capital and Credit Suisse raised their price targets after the company's adjusted earnings beat estimates. Among other large cap companies reporting results, Cerner (CERN), Ralph Lauren (RL), and CVS Caremark (CVS) advanced, while Western Union (WU) and BHP Billiton (BHP) retreated... 3M (MMM) announced that Inge Thulin will take over as CEO when George Buckley retires... Shares of Caesar's Entertainment (CZR) traded actively after its IPO opened for trade at $9.06... MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers were CSC (CSC), Calix (CALX), and Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), after they each had upside earnings surprises. Noteworthy losers included Silicon Graphics (SGI), after its earnings and guidance severely disappointed, and Higher One (ONE), following downgrades at Craig-Hallum and Raymond James on its Q4 report... INDICES: Near noon, the Dow was down 36.33, or 0.28%, to 12,841.87; the Nasdaq was down 5.04, or 0.17%, to 2,899.04; and the S&P 500 was down 2.26, or 0.17%, to 1,344.79. :theflyonthewall.com
07:33 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BP to develop major new Gulf gas field, Reuters reports

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February 7, 2012
17:14 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton reports 5.5% drop in first-half profit, Bloomberg reports
BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) reports its first decline since 2009, drive by a slide in base metals earnings, according to Bloomberg. The periodical reports net income was $9.9B in the six months ended Dec. 31, from $10.5B, a year earlier. This compares with the $10B average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Reference Link :theflyonthewall.com

February 6, 2012
08:28 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP not commenting on report of iron ore deal in Gabon, Reuters says
Following statements from a member of an official Gabonese delegation, BHP Billiton (BHP) declined to comment on whether it had in fact reached a deal to develop an iron ore mine that could add more than 1B tonnes of ore to its resources, reported Reuters. Reference Link :theflyonthewall.com
06:37 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: Mining merger pressures smaller firms, WSJ reports

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February 3, 2012
06:28 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton facing strike threat at Australian coal mines, Nikkei reports

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February 2, 2012
07:26 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP spending $779M on West Australia iron ore port expansion, Reuters reports
BHP Billiton (BHP) is expected to spend $779M to expand its Australian iron ore business, Reuters reports. The company plans to construct a new outer harbor port and shipping facilities on the Indian ocean. BHP is looking to boost annual shipments from Port Hedland by 100M tons. Reference Link :theflyonthewall.com

February 1, 2012
10:24 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: China to slow approval of nuclear projects, China Daily says

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07:21 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: Vale super-carriers blocked from Chinese ports, FT reports
China’s ministry of transport unexpectedly ruled to restricts ports’ rights to accept many large bulk carriers and tankers, complicating or possibly curtailing Vale's (VALE) use of a new series of large ships, reported Financial Times. Reference Link :theflyonthewall.com
05:42 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton says exiting the titanium minerals industry

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05:42 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton announces divestment of interest in Richards Bay Minerals to Rio Tinto
BHP Billiton (BHP) has exercised an option to sell its 37% non-operated interest in Richards Bay Minerals to Rio Tinto (RIO) and will exit the titanium minerals industry. The parties will work together to facilitate a smooth transfer of BHP Billiton’s stake. Completion of the sale is conditional upon the fulfilment of customary regulatory approvals with the final consideration to be determined according to the agreed valuation process. :theflyonthewall.com
05:40 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: BHP Billiton to slow nickel mining at West Australia operations, WSJ reports

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January 30, 2012
14:43 EDTBHP
theflyonthewall.com: WTO says Chinese export restrictions are unfair, AP reports

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