BHP Shares Climb to Record After Copper-Led First-Half Profit Gain
BHP Group's shares reached an all-time high in Sydney after the miner reported a 22% increase in underlying profit for the six months to December 31, driven largely by a 32% jump in realized copper prices and a favorable sales mix. Iron ore production also set a first-half record, while the company agreed to a $4.3 billion upfront silver payment fr…