BHP vs Rio Tinto – Which is the better investment?
Comparing BHP Group (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (RIO) in 2025 and Beyond Australia has long been known as “the lucky country” due to our abundance of the natural resources needed for the rest of the twenty first century and beyond. The ASX has some of the best mining companies in the world, key among…
Ross McEwan to Lead BHP as New Chairman
BHP shares (ASX: BHP) ended the day steady, with a mild gain of 0.05% coming as news that the world’s largest mining company has appointed Ross McEwan, former chief executive of National Australia Bank (NAB), as its new chairman. McEwan, who joined the BHP board less than a year ago, is set to take over…
BHP Shares Move Up as Guidance Reaffirmed
Mining giant BHP’s shares (ASX: BHP) added 0.92% today, as the firm reaffirmed its full-year production guidance across most of its operational portfolio, despite having to adjust its forecasts for copper production in South Australia due to a power outage. This decision reflects BHP’s confidence in its broader operational strategy while acknowledging localised challenges. BHP…
Eight Top ASX Stocks For 2025
A key to successful investing in asx stocks is finding undervalued companies offering bright prospects in a challenging and ever-changing world. Successful investing requires research and understanding of why a particular company in any given sector should outperform after considering the risks. Today, four experienced sharemarket experts narrow down their selections to which stocks they…
BHP Shares Hold $40 Level, Firm Investing Heavily in Chilean Copper Expansion
BHP Group shares (ASX:BHP) have managed to hold on to the $40 support level, ending the day down 1.33% at $40.01. With the last 5 sessions delivering a 8.10% decline in the share price, holders are looking for the turnaround story, and the Chile roadshow could shed some light on one angle. From November 17th…
BHP Shares Dip Despite Boosting Iron Ore and Copper Output
Global mining giant BHP (ASX: BHP) has delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of the current fiscal year by exceeding iron ore output estimates and recording an uptick in copper production. The company’s successful increase in production is particularly attributable to the optimization of its operations and strategic investments in key areas of…
BHP Shares Gain as Dividends and Profit Slide Amid Growth Plans
Mining giant BHP (ASX:BHP) has announced a significant final dividend for its shareholders despite a slide in profits for the fiscal year 2024. The company will distribute a final dividend of $0.74 per share, which totals a generous payout of US$5.6 billion. When combined with previous distributions, the total dividends for FY2024 amount to $10.9…
BHP Shares Up As Bonus Offer To Escondida Miners Reported
Shares of mining giant BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) witnessed a slight upturn today, gaining 0.25% to close at $40.74 earlier threatened to break back above $41 (the intraday high). Markets are reacting today to the looming threat of a strike at the company’s significant Escondida copper mine in Chile with the firm offering a…
CBA Overtakes BHP as Largest Market Cap firm on ASX
In a significant shift in the Australian stock market, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has surpassed BHP to become the most valuable company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This change marks a noteworthy development in the financial landscape, reflecting contrasting fortunes of two of Australia’s most prominent companies. With BHP’s downturn amounting…
BHP Pauses Nickel Mines in Market Downturn
BHP Group (ASX: BHP), the world’s largest miner, has decided to halt operations at its nickel mines in Western Australia. This decision, scheduled to commence in October, is a strategic response to the steep decline in nickel prices coupled with a global surplus of the commodity. This suspension is set to impact BHP’s Nickel West…
