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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
Associated British Foods (ABF.L) - posted a 6% rise in full year earnings, with strong performances from Primark and the grocery division offsetting the adverse impact of lower sugar prices. Closing Price 2671p (Reuters)
Persimmon (PSN.L) - Said operating profits would rise in the second half of the year, boosted by improving margins and strong consumer confidence. Said it is now fully sold for 2014 and had seen a 12% increase in reserved forward sales to £696m for the period from 2015 onwards. According to a Thomson Reuters poll the builder is predicted to post a 2014 operating profit of £456m vs £333m last year. Closing Price 1458.00p (Reuters)
Legal & General (LGEN.L) - 12% increase in revenue to £827m, compared with £740m a year earlier. Assets under management rose 14% to £676bn. Closing Price 230.60p (Reuters)
Imperial Tobacco (IMT.L) - Reported declines in full-year revenue and profit on Tuesday, hurt by currency exchange rates and a reduction of inventories in several markets. Net revenue for the year to September 30th fell 6%. Closing price 2667p. (Reuters)
Weir Group (WEIR.L) - Said orders in the third quarter rose 14% on a constant currency basis, helped by strength in its oil and gas business. Revenues and operating margins in line with expectations. Group intends, subject to consultation, to close five small manufacturing facilities over course of 2015. Closing price 2241p. (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| Diageo | DGE.L | -1.33% | 1.06% | -1.44% |
| Anglo American | AAL.L | -0.04% | 1.48% | -0.57% |
| Tesco | TSCO.L | 0.09% | 2.06% | -0.35% |
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