Wednesday, 25 July 2007

Asian Mining Stocks Decline, Led by BHP, on Metals Prices; Nomura Surges

(Bloomberg) -- Asian mining stocks declined, led by
BHP Billiton Ltd., after copper and zinc prices fell.

Lower earnings caused Nippon Electric Glass Co. to plunge
the most in two decades, while Nomura Holdings Inc. posted the
biggest jump in six years after it said net income rose fourfold.
Hyundai Motor Co. rose for an eighth straight day on speculation
its will today report a profit that exceeds analyst estimates.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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