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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
BG Group Plc (BG.L) - Brazil competition authorities approve Shell (RDSb) offer. Unconditional clearance follows CADE's initial approval of combination on July 8 2015, and expiry of 15 day period during which cade's decision could be appealed. Approval is one of five regulatory clearances that are pre-conditions to combination. Closing price 1035.00p (Reuters)
Pearson Plc (PSON.L) - Pearson responds to speculation about Economist Group. Confirms in discussions with board and trustees regarding potential sale of its 50% stake. No certainty will lead to a transaction. Closing price 1219.00p (Reuters)
Reckitt Benckiser (RB.L) - increased FY net revenue and margin targets, posting a better-than-expected Q2 performance. Sales +5% on like-for-like basis versus consensus +4.6%. Group now targeting FY like-for-like net revenue growth of 4-5%, versus 4% previously. Closing price 5908.00p (Reuters)
Merlin Entertainment (MRLN) - warns on profit after roller coaster crash costs. Closing price 423.1p (Company)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| Diageo | DGE.L | -2.46% | -0.89% | -2.57% |
| Aggreko | AGGK.L | -12.24% | -11.26% | -19.58% |
| Lonmin | LMI.L | -17.42% | 0.46% | -19.21% |
| Pearson | PSON.L | -1.15% | 3.73% | -1.62% |
| Vodafone | VOD.L | 2.80% | 4.48% | 1.53% |
| Anglo American | AAL.L | -3.52% | 4.41% | -3.99% |
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