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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
Anglo American (AAL.L), Antofagasta (ANTO.L), BHP Billiton (BLT.L), Glencore (GLEN.L), Rio-Tinto (RIO.L), Vedanta (VED.L), KAZ Minerals (KAZ.L) - Commodities prices are expected to peak this year then decline, as demand from residential construction in China shrinks and disruptions in coal supply probably prove temporary according to the government of Australia, the top exporter of the raw materials. The value of the country’s energy and resources exports will rise to a record A$20bn in the 12 months to June 30, before declining to A$202bn the year after as prices retreat. Closing prices 1135.00p, 694.00p, 1317.00p, 288.45p, 3095.00p, 918.50p, 374.70p (Bloomberg)
Lloyds (LLOY.L) – The U.K. government is now no longer largest shareholder in Lloyds as its stake falls below 6%. Closing price 65.90p (Bloomberg)
William Hill PLC (WMH.L) – Issued a trading statement, with gross win margins below expectations due to unfavourable football and horseracing results impacting the sector during December. The group's full-year operating profit for 2016 was £260m, at the bottom end of the guidance range £260-280m, with profits being £20m below prior expectations. Closing price 297.70p (Bloomberg)
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