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BHP-Rio deal and China to spur metals, mining M&A
BHP’s (BHP.AX) proposed bid for rival Rio Tinto (RIO.AX) and the rise of emerging market players, particularly China, will force further consolidation in metals and mining, industry experts told a conference this week.
At least three more transactions worth over $50 billion are likely by June, Ernst & Young’s Partner in Charge for Global Mining and [...]
Bulge bracket firms dominate in Asia
While bulge bracket firms did not dominate the Financial Times/StarMine Awards for Europe in 2006, they certainly did in Asia.
Independent research houses have made significant in-roads in the US and Europe but, judging from the results, when it comes to producing accurate company analysis the emerging markets of Asia require an altogether higher level of [...]
U.K. Stocks Gain, Led by Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Barclays
U.K. stocks rose, snapping a three- day slump, paced by Anglo American Plc, Barclays Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.
“We remain positive on the outlook for U.K. equities considering the favorable earnings reports and continued M&A speculation,” said Rupert Cecil, who helps manage $13.4 billion as the head of U.K. equities at [...]
