No one cares about the oil market – that’s why it’s a good time to invest
No one cares about the oil market – that’s why it’s a good time to invest
The best time to invest in a market is when things are quiet. And right now, there’s no market quieter than oil. Dominic Frisby picks the best way to …
6 Nov 2019
BHP Billiton struggles with the diet
BHP Billiton struggles with the diet
The mining giant navigated a commodities slide by shedding baggage. Is it in good enough shape for the uphill climb to come? Alice Gråhns reports.
24 Aug 2018
If you'd invested in: BHP Billiton and Medica Group
If you'd invested in: BHP Billiton and Medica Group
Mining giant BHP Billiton has seen its share price more than double since the beginning of 2016, while radiology services provider Medica has seen its…
1 Jun 2018
BHP Billiton doubles down on its mining strategy
BHP Billiton doubles down on its mining strategy
As commodities prices rise, the giant miner is ramping up production. Is that the right strategy, asks Alex Williams.
19 Aug 2016
Painful changes at the miners
Painful changes at the miners
Mining company Anglo American scrapped its dividend after overtaking commodities giant Glencore as the worst-performing stock in the FTSE 100 this yea…
10 Dec 2015
How to profit as Australia’s economy finally runs out of luck
How to profit as Australia’s economy finally runs out of luck
The Australian economy bucked the worst of the financial crisis, but now its luck has run out. Matthew Partridge reveals the best way to profit from t…
28 Aug 2015
Is the gloom overdone on mining stocks?
Is the gloom overdone on mining stocks?
As China-related panic spread this week, the mining sector slid. BHP Billiton, Anglo American and Glencore all fell by more than 7% on Monday.
27 Aug 2015
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BHP dismantles the empire
BHP dismantles the empire
Mining giant BHP Billiton is to spin off some assets into a separate company, allowing it to focus on its most profitable businesses.
21 Aug 2014
Shares in focus: Should you buy this mining behemoth?
Shares in focus: Should you buy this mining behemoth?
Investors have rightly been nervous of miners. Is BHP Billiton different? Phil Oakley investigates.
10 Feb 2014