Neptune oil project starts production
BHP Billiton Ltd has started first production from the $1.16b Neptune oil operation in the Gulf of Mexico, more than six months later than originally scheduled.
BHP flags Mexican Gulf operation delay
BHP Billiton says the $1.16 billion Neptune oil operation in the Gulf of Mexico is facing further delays and cost increases after problems with the platform.
Stocks close higher driven by miners
The Australian share market closed moderately higher, driven by renewed strength in global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Production begins at BHP's Neptune oil
BHP Billiton has started first production from the $1.16 billion Neptune oil operation in the Gulf of Mexico, more than six months behind schedule.
ASX edges higher as oil and gold rises
The Australian share market nudged a little higher after closing relatively flat last week as gold and oil prices rose.
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The Australian sharemarket closed higher yesterday, boosted by strong rises in global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
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Asian markets fall on gloomy earnings outlook
Most Asian markets slid into the red Wednesday, ignoring gains on Wall Street overnight, as demand for commodities continued to wilt and financial firms reported weak earnings, reinforcing pervasive gloom about the global economy.
Asian markets fall on weak commodities, earnings
Most Asian markets slid into the red Wednesday as weak earnings from financial firms, lower commodity prices and concerns about ailing U.S. automakers reinforced pervasive gloom about the global economy.
Gas blast threatens WA mine operations
Western Australia has lost a third of its gas supplies, as the operator of a gas plant is hit by an explosion.
ASX slightly higher at noon
The Australian share market was slightly higher at noon led by the resources sector.
Resources drive Aussie stocks higher
The Australian share market closed firmly in the black after a stronger prices drove resources sector higher, helping to ovecome a negative Wall Street lead.
Aussie stocks lower at noon
The Australian share market was more than 1.5 per cent lower at noon with both the financial and resources sectors in the red.
ASX lower led by financials, resources
The Australian share market closed more than two per cent lower, dragged down by the resource and financial sectors and a weak lead from Wall Street overnight.
Banks, miners weigh on shares
Shares open lower, dragged down by the financial and resources sectors and on a flat lead from Wall Street.
Asian, European markets fall on gloomy earnings
Most Asian and European markets slid into the red Wednesday as weak earnings from financial firms, lower commodity prices and concerns about ailing U.S. automakers reinforced pervasive gloom about the global economy.
Asian markets gain as world leaders gather
Asian markets gained modestly in the wake of Wall Street's overnight surge as investors nibbled on beaten-down shares and global leaders gathered in Washington to discuss ways to tackle the global financial crisis.
Aust stocks up moderately at noon
The Australian share market was up moderately at noon as the metals & mining and energy sectors lifted, but utilities fell.
Resources pulled down by oil slide
The Australian sharemarket closed weaker yesterday as lower prices for oil and base metals pulled back the global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Australian stocks lower at noon
The Australian share market was lower at noon as miners and energy producers declined after commodity prices fell overnight.
ASX close flat as bank gains offset
The Australian share market closed flat as a rally in banks and property trusts, triggered by a positive US lead, offset falls in mining and energy stocks.
WorleyParsons' billion-dollar solar plan
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ASX marginally in the red
The ASX was marginally in the red at noon, with gold stocks heavily sold off for the second consecutive day on the back of a falling gold price.
Financials lead Australian stocks higher
The Australian stock market was higher at noon, led by the financial sector and a strong US lead.
Aussie sharemarket closes stronger
The Australian share market closed moderately stronger driven by an improvement in financial stocks and a positive lead from Wall Street.