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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
Babcock International (BAB) - Babcock, alongside peer Thales, are to lead a bid for the UK's Type 31 frigate programme, worth an estimated £1.5bn. Defence secretary Williamson is to visit Babcock's shipyard today in a show of support for the UK defence contractor.
Microfocus International (MCRO) - The UK tech company has increased its dividend as it continues to integrate 2017 acquisition HPE Software into the wider company. It also announces management changes as its current CFO takes up the new position of M&A Director.
Mothercare (MTC) - The maternity retailer has issued a profits warning after a weak Christmas trading period. Lower footfall and weak website traffic underscored concerns, with the company not expecting any improvement in the short-term.
Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) - The newly formed fund manager has been upgraded to 'Buy' at Jefferies.
(Sources: Company newswires, Bloomberg, CNBC, FT, Reuters, Wall Street Journal)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| ADMIRAL GROUP | ADM | -2.9% | -1.6% | -5.2% |
| AUTO TRADER GROUP | AUTO | -0.5% | 0.2% | -1.1% |
| CENTRICA | CNA | 3.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| EASYJET | EZJ | 0.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
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