BUZZ-Glencore: Shares hit life-low on subdued H1 expectations
** Glencore Plc (Xetra: A1JAGV - news) falls to all-time low
** Stock biggest percentage loser on the FTSE-100 Index
** Analysts have their eyes peeled for co's H1 results due Aug. 19
** Exane BNP Paribas slashes target price by 24 pct to 260 pence citing stress on credit
** Investec (LSE: INVP.L - news) says co could close more coal ops in Australia in the next six months to avoid selling coal at a loss or heavy discount citing Australian media
** Canaccord Genuity (Other OTC: CCORF - news) cuts target price to 260p from 340p
** Commodity markets have witnessed a very challenging first half
(aashika.jain@thomsonreuters.com)