UPDATE: Citigroup Downgrades BHP Billiton to Neutral on Lower Coal and Nickel Pricing

Citigroup downgraded BHP Billiton

from Buy to Neutral. Citigroup said, "DQ12 production was in-line with our estimates, with iron ore/petroleum better and coal/copper weaker. Production guidance for oil, iron ore and copper reaffirmed, but our FY13+ estimates have been downgraded on lower coal & nickel prices, plus a higher A$. After the rally in the share price we downgrade our recommendation to Neutral, with an unchanged A$36/share target." BHP Billiton closed at $77.93 on Tuesday.