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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
Imperial Tobacco (IMT) - Underlying net revenue +14%, underlying volume and market share up +10%. Remains on track to deliver FY15 targets. Closing price 3240p. (Reuters)
Admiral (ADM) - H1 pre-tax profit +1% to £186.1m, helped by growing customer numbers and lower than expected claims, beating (company supplied) analysts' expectations of £163m. Closing price 1466p. (Reuters)
Glencore (GLEN) - H1 earnings -29% on sliding metal and oil prices; said capital spending next year expected to be lower than this year. Closing price 176.10p (Reuters)
Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HIK) – H1 operating profit down, Generics revenue -38% to $79m, reflecting expected decline in specific market opportunities, Expects FY generics revenue to be in range of $175m to $200m. Closing price 2400.00p (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| Cairn Energy | CNE | -7.25% | -0.26% | -10.17% |
| Persimmon | PSN | -1.74% | 1.65% | -2.64% |
| Royal Dutch Shell | RDSA | -1.62% | 0.39% | -1.87% |
| John Wood Group | WG | 0.35% | 2.10% | -4.23% |
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