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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
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) - Reported a 2014 loss of £3.5bn, hit by writedown on value of its U.S. business Citizens and new charges relating to foreign exchange investigations and mis-selling. Selling $36bn loan portfolio to Mizuho. Closing price 403.3p (Reuters)
RSA (RSA) - Said on Thursday it posted a 2014 pre-tax profit of £275m, recovering from a £244m loss in 2013; re-starts dividend of 2p/share; ups cost savings target. Closing price 450.3p (Reuters)
Premier Oil (PMO) - Scraps 2014 dividend payment after reporting a $210m loss on lower oil prices that forced the firm to book $328m in impairment charges on some of its oil and gas assets. 2015 CAPEX to be significantly lower; high hopes on the Falklands. Closing price 173.9p. (Reuters)
Kaz Minerals (KAZ) - Posts annual profit slightly ahead of forecasts with cost cutting measures offsetting lower revenues. Closing price 505p. (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| St James’ Place | STJ | 4.26% | 6.22% | 1.57% |
| Whitbread | WTB | 2.74% | 3.04% | 1.57% |
| Barratt Developments | BDEV | 0.30% | 0.89% | -1.89% |
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