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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
Carillion PLC (CLLN.L) – A week of consecutive declines of the share price sees the company now down over 70% after a profits warning, dividend suspension and its CEO departing. Closing price 55.45p (Reuters)
DCC PLC (DCC.L) - Says year ending March 31 2018 is expected to be another year of profit growth and development. Should current foreign exchange rates be maintained, they would benefit from favourable conversion from non-sterling profits in to sterling. Closing price 7075.00p (Bloomberg)
Dixons Carphone Plc (DC.L) – Has disposed of its entire holding of the Phone House Spain SLU for €55m, the deal expected to complete by Q2 end, the funds of the sale will be reinvested back in to the company. Closing price 264.50p (Reuters)
Hays PLC (HAYS.L) - Reported total comparable net fees growth for Q4 of 7%, with operating profit marginally above expectations; its cash position also enables consideration of a dividend increase. Closing price 167.50p (Bloomberg)
Pearson (PSON.L) – The stock is down 11% this week as analysts express concern over its dividend guidance in the wake of the sale of Penguin Random House. Closing price 629.00p (Reuters)
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