BHP Billiton maintains composure within $57.09 to $57.91 range

Friday at a glance: BHP Billiton moves 0.03% to close at $57.6 Friday.

Meanwhile, mixed performances were seen by other materials stocks as Linde lost 2.31% Friday and closed at $330.49.

Approximately 11 months ago, the mining, metals and petroleum multinational reached a significant high of $79.3 but has struggled to hold onto its gains and declined 27.39% since then.