Melbourne (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - BHP Billiton Ltd’s (ASX:BHP) shares jumped four per cent in early trading amid ongoing speculation that Chinese interests are preparing to take a stake in the company. The Australian newspaper today reported that Chinese interests have approached a major Australi ...

NATIONAL Australia Bank could be on the verge of a spending spree worth up to $1.1 billion that could take it into the investment banking big league in Australia. NAB (nab.ASX: Quote , News ) is believed to be in advanced talks to buy Citigroup's ...