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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
Barclays (BARC.L) – The FCA and PRA have commenced investigations into CEO Jes Staley of Barclays, regarding his individual conduct and senior manager responsibilities relating to Barclays whistleblowing programme. Closing price 215.30p (Reuters)
BHP Billiton (BLT.L) – Fund manager Elliott Advisors sent a letter and presentation with three key steps to the directors of BHP Billiton outlining a "shareholder value unlock plan" and provide shareholders with an increase in value. It holds around 4.1% of issued share capital of BHP Billiton. Closing price 1287.50p (Dow Jones Newswire / Bloomberg)
Centamin PLC (CEY.L) – Said its Q1 gold production was down 13% on 2016 Q1 and down 20% on the previous quarter; results were in line with co's guidance. Closing price 184.80p (Reuters)
Rio-Tinto (RIO.L) - Said it paid $4bn in taxes and royalties globally in 2016, a 12% drop on 2015 that primarily reflected lower earnings. Closing price 3255.00p (Reuters)
Sky PLC (SKY.L) - The European Commission cleared Rupert Murdoch to take over pay-TV group Sky, with just a British investigation into the impact on the country's media landscape as the final hurdle for the $14.5bn deal. Closing price 969.00p (Reuters)
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