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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
BHP Billiton PLC (BLT.L) – A key fund has continued to press for enhancement of returns, the simplification of corporate structure and overhaul of its oil and gas unit. It disclosed it had boosted its holding in the world’s biggest mining company. Paul Singer’s Elliott raised its stake in BHP to 5% from 4.1%. Closing price 1342.00p (Bloomberg)
Hochschild Mining Plc's (HOCM.L) - Saw its pretax profit fall 34% in H1 after being hurt by higher costs. The miner reported a pretax profit of $39.9m for the six months ended June 30, compared with $60.3m a year earlier. Closing price 317.00p (Reuters)
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