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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
UK Index Utilities (SVT, UU, PNN) - Utility companies submitted 2020-2025 business plans to UK government regulator, outlining tariff and investment schedules. Closing prices: 2,001p, 741.6p, 768.6p (Source: Company newswires)
Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) - confirms plans for £1.75bn buyback after completing sale of insurance arm to Phoenix Group. Closing price: 316.9p (Source: Company newswires)
Vedanta Resources (VED) - Volcan Investments says US$10.89 cash offer for Vedanta Resources has become unconditional in all respects. Closing price: 835p (Source: Company newswires)
WPP (WPP) - announces company veteran Mark Read as new CEO effective immediately, replacing the ousted Sir Martin Sorrell, with Andrew Scott continuing as permanent COO. Closing price: 1.278.5p (Source: Company newswires)
(Sources: Company newswires, Bloomberg, CNBC, FT, Reuters, Wall Street Journal)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| WHITBREAD | WTB | 15.2% | 20.3% | 14.9% |
| ASTRAZENECA | AZN | -1.6% | 0.4% | -1.7% |
| SAGE GROUP | SGE | -7.7% | -3.5% | -9.8% |
| BHP BILLITON | BLT | -3.1% | -1.8% | -3.3% |
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Prepared by Michael van Dulken, Head of Research