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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
Rio Tinto (RIO.L), BHP Billiton (BLT.L) - Rio Tinto expects to remain the lowest-cost iron ore supplier to China and therefore to be least affected by a slump in prices of the material, a senior executive said, dismissing rival BHP Billiton's threat to displace it in the ranking. Closing Price 2977.00p, 1516.00p respectively (Reuters)
UK 100 Index ( UK 100 Cash) - UK Chancellor, George Osborne, will deliver his Autumn Statement at 12:30pm today. It is expected to include measures aimed at helping the High Street compete against online retailers, including a review of business rates. Funding for small businesses is likely to be extended as is a review of the stamp duty system. Closing level 6742.10pts (BBC)
Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB.L) and BP (BP.L) - Were at centre of takeover speculation late yesterday with traders citing talk of bid from Shell, both companies declined to comment. Closing Prices 2292.00p and 433.85p (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| Aviva | AV.L | 0.12% | 3.30% | -0.54% |
| Friends Life | FLG.L | 2.43% | 5.54% | -0.82% |
| Tesco | TSCO.L | 1.90% | 2.42% | -0.05% |
| Centrica | CNA.L | 1.24% | 1.81% | 0.82% |
| Bristish Sky Broadcasting | SKY.L | 0.05% | 1.40% | -0.32% |
| Vodafone | VOD.L | 2.77% | 3.46% | 1.45% |
| Merlin Entertainments | MERL.L | 2.80% | 3.13% | 0.70% |
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