RIO 3.43% $127.45 rio tinto limited

RIO will fall tomorrow.Net earnings of $2,813m compares to the...

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    RIO will fall tomorrow.
    Net earnings of $2,813m compares to the market expectation of $3,064m (see Fin Rev p14 31/1/05).
    This compares to earnings of $1,508m in 03, and 04 represents an increase on this of 87%. Dividend is up 20%.
    That does not compute.
    A two year buy back of $1.5bn will not save them tomorrow.
    A fall back is expected from this result but do not despair...the big gains from coal and iron ore are yet to be realised.
    Position yourselves when the opportunity presents.
 
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