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BHP trashes Rio bid: the fallout

BHP Billiton's decision to scrap its massive takeover bid for Rio Tinto may have given the markets a shock, but analysts say given the circumstances it really should not be a surprise the mega-deal has been cancelled.

Kate Haycock
BHP trashes Rio bid: the fallout

As the decision takes a heavy toll on Rio's share price, market watchers are already performing the post-mortem on BHP's reasoning and what it means for the mining industry as a whole. One trader and...

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