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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) - The $24bn US hedge fund Tiger Global has amassed a $1bn stake in Barclays, confidently betting CEO Jes Staley's turnaround plans will be a success.
Dixons Carphone (DC.) - The electronics retailer has announced strong Christmas growth, but lowers its FY18 pretax profit guidance to £365-385m from £360m-400m. The company also took the opportunity to name Alex Baldock its new CEO.
NMC Health (NMC) - The UK 100 newcomer has announced earnings accretive acquisitions in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Ocado (OCDO) - The online grocer has announced a partnership with Canada's second largest food retailer, Sobey's, to develop online grocery business using the company's Smart Platform.
William Hill (WMH) - The UK is set to announce a new £2 maximum stake on high stakes gaming machines, spearheaded by Matthew Hancock, the new culture secretary.
(Sources: Company newswires, Bloomberg, CNBC, FT, Reuters, Wall Street Journal)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| AVIVA | AV/ | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| CARPETRIGHT | CPR | -39.5% | -36.8% | -48.3% |
| DIGNITY | DTY | -49.8% | -37.4% | -54.4% |
| ESURE GROUP | ESUR | 0.0% | 1.8% | -0.2% |
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