Record Highs

BHP shares have hit record high at all the major stock exchanges including ASX and NY Stock exchange. BHP Billiton witnessed a jump of nearly 4 percent after rumours hit the market about undisclosed Chinese interests to hold stakes in the company. The intraday trading of shares witnessed a surge of $50 today amidst strong speculations. BHP Billiton shares opened 4 percent higher at $49.95 before reclining back $1.56 or 3.25 percent at $49.54 by 10 am.