The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) share price will be in focus today after the miner released its interim earnings results after the market closed on Tuesday. The BHP share price currently sits at $26.73 per share.
Here's a quick recap:
- FTSE 100 (UK): down 0.34%
- DAX (Germany): up 1.18%
- CAC 40 (France): up 0.49%
- Dow Jones (USA): up 0.57%
- NASDAQ (USA): up 0.47%
Aside from BHP, a range of other businesses have also released their earnings results.
Among them are iSentia Group Ltd (ASX: ISD). The business reported revenue of $79.6 million, representing a 5% increase year-over-year, while its earnings (EBITDA) fell 13%.
Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX: SKT) also reported a 3.7% decrease in revenue while its net profit result fell 31.9% on the prior year.
Meanwhile, WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) is also due to report its earnings today, along with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG). According to The Australian Financial Review, the miner could even surprise investors with a dividend.
Elsewhere, Tower Limited (Australia) (ASX: TWR) will be in focus after it was announced Vero Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN), had acquired 11.14% of Tower's ordinary shares. It is standing in the market to acquire up to 19.9% of the company's shares.
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