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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
Barratt Developments (BDEV) - FY revenues +4.8% (completions +1.1%, avg prices +5%), pre-tax profit +9.2%, final div +4.7% + another 17.3p special div; Forward sales +11.1%; Targets med-term 3-5% annual vol growth and min 25% return on capital employed. Closing price: 535.5p (Source: company newswires)
Berkeley Group (BKG) - notes consistent trading conditions in London and the South-East, with robust pricing and demand. High transaction costs in London, Brexit uncertainty acts as headwind. Anticipates higher net cash by half-year mark. 5-year profits guidance reiterated at £3.375bn. Closing price: 3,510p (Source: company newswires)
BHP Billiton (BLT) - will acquire a 6.1% stake in copper explorer SolGold from Guyana Goldfields for $35m, a 20% premium. Closing price: 1,635p (Source: company newswires)
William Hill (WMH) - expands in US via joint venture with Eldorado Resorts for digital and land-based sports betting and online gaming; Eldorado gets 20% stake in William Hill US via $50m restricted stock. Closing price: 248.5p (Source: company newswires)
(Sources: Company newswires, Bloomberg, CNBC, FT, Reuters, Wall Street Journal)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| WPP | WPP | -6.4% | -3.7% | -8.7% |
| DS SMITH | SMDS | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| REDROW | RDW | -0.5% | 4.2% | -1.6% |
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Prepared by Michael van Dulken, Head of Research