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The below stocks have been identified as having potential to register bigger than normal share price moves (up or down) today based on the news cited
Burberry (BRBY.L) - Warned that if exchange rates remained at current levels, that would have a "material impact on profits" as it posted a 12% rise in like-for-like retail sales for its fiscal first quarter to June. Effective exchange rates would now reduce reported profit by about £55m. Closing price 1419p. (Reuters)
Associated British Foods (ABF.L) - raised its annual earnings guidance after a strong third-quarter performance from its Primark discount fashion chain and progress in its ingredients business more than offset weakness in its sugar operations. However be aware as Suedzucker, Europe’s largest sugar producer, posted a 56% decline in operating profit. Closing price 3000p. (Reuters)
Barratt Developments (BDEV.L) - Said it expected its full-year profit to come in at the top end of forecasts, at about £390m, after a strengthening house market resulted in a 8.6% rise in completed sales. Forward sales have risen 44.7% to £1.2bn as well. Closing price 365p. (Reuters)
Halfords (HFD.L) - Total revenue for Halfords group up 7.9% for Q1. All guidance for full year remains unchanged. Closing price 491.9p. (Reuters)
Supergroup (SGP.L) – Full-year pre-tax profit £45.2m v £51.8m a year ago. Decided not to return excess cash to shareholders. Closing price 1042p. (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| Aviva | AV.L | -3.63% | 0.29% | -4.53% |
| Galiford Try | GFRD.L | -1.35% | 1.33% | -1.95% |
| Interserve | IRV.L | -0.25% | 1.36% | -1.96% |
| Centamin | CEY.L | 0.44% | 1.16% | -3.19% |
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