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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
BHP Billiton (BLT.L) – May be forced to slash its planned $4bn spending this year on U.S. shale wells and book write-downs on its shale assets as it battles plunging prices for its biggest earners iron ore, oil and copper. Closing price 1388.00p (Reuters)
Evraz (EVR.L) – Said on Monday its Q4 2014 crude steel output was flat, quarter-on-quarter, at 3.9mts. They expect its production to increase in the Q1 2015. Closing price 152.00p (Reuters)
Ferrexpo (FXPO.L) – 9M revenue $1.08bn (9m 2013: $1.11bn) for nine months ended 30 September 2014. Net profit before taxation of $199m (9m 2013: $211m). Closing Price 55.50p (Reuters)
Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) – The Treasury has resumed selling taxpayers' stake in Lloyds Banking Group as George Osborne eyes a £3bn windfall ahead of May's general election, Sky News said. Closing price 74.44p (Reuters)
Thorntons (THT.L) – Q2 retail unit comparable sales rise 5%. Q2 strong retail performance which is in contrast to disappointing UK commercial sales. Closing price 79.00p (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| Acacia Mining | ACA.L | 0.43% | 1.27% | -2.24% |
| BP | BP.L | 5.29% | 5.67% | -1.84% |
| JD Sports | JD.L | 6.91% | 7.96% | 3.26% |
| Moneysupermarket.com | MONY.L | 5.61% | 5.70% | 0.71% |
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