Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk
Rio Tinto shares rose 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trading after sources told Reuters that BHP has no plans to bid for Glencore. Rio must declare a firm offer for Glencore or withdraw by Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules. Investors remain focused on whether Rio’s talks with Glencore will lead to a deal. Macquarie Group disclosed trades in Rio shares during the takeover offer period.