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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
Wm Morrison Supermarkets (MRW.L) – Q1 underlying sales fell again, on limited exposure to convenience stores and lack of online food. Sales at stores 1.8%, excl fuel, in the 13 weeks to May 5 vs. analysts’ average forecast of down 2%l, but was an improvement on a fourth quarter decline of 4.1%. Closing Price 296.40p (Reuters) .
Experian (EXPN.L) – FY revenue $4.7bn. Total dividend $0.3475 per share. Total EBIT from continuing operations of $1,253m up 7%. Profit before tax from continuing operations of $440m. Benchmark profit before tax of $1,195m, up 6%. Initiating a share purchase programme totalling $500m over the next 12 months. Closing Price 1172.00p (Reuters)
Barratt Developments (BDEV.L) – Improved performance underpinned by stronger market conditions. Market backdrop most positive in 5 yrs. Forward sales up 29% as at May 5 at GBP1.01b vs GBP788.6m Y/y, expects to buy ~17,000 plots in FY13 vs 12,085 in FY12. Closing Price 320.50p (Reuters)
ENRC (ENRC.L) – Iron ore division saw a 9% drop in the quantity of iron ore extracted, and a 12% drop in the production of primary concentrate. Saleable concentrate production dropped just over 24% compared to the same quarter a year ago. Closing Price 303.40p (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| Tullow Oil | TLW.L | 0.79% | 1.88% | 0.40% |
| Standard Chartered | STAN.L | -4.41% | -0.24% | -6.35% |
| Next | NXT.L | 4.43% | 4.90% | 0.91% |
| J Sainsbury | SBRY.L | -3.91% | 0.53% | -4.95% |
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