RESEARCH ALERT-Glencore Xstrata: HSBC starts with overweight rating

Jan 22 (Reuters) - :

* Glencore Xstrata Plc GLEN.L : HSBC starts with overweight rating

* BHP Billiton BLT.L : HSBC cuts to neutral from overweight

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