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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
Fresnillo (FRES.L) – Posted 29% drop in first half profit and said it would slash its dividend, reflecting a plunge in precious metal prices. Closing Price 1037.00p (Reuters)
Legal & General (LGEN.L) – Posted a 13% increase in pre-tax profits driven by revenue growth across its businesses and a doubling of the rate of new money flowing into its investment management business. Closing Price 197.40p (Reuters)
Greggs (GRG.L) – H1 like-for-like own shop sales down 2.9%, pre-tax profit down £4.6M to £11.4M (2012: £16.0M*). Closing Price 441.60p (Reuters)
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG.L) – Said it would return $350mn to shareholders via a special dividend as it posted a 20% rise in first-half profit. Closing Price 1908.00p (Reuters)
Esure Group (ESUR.L) – Profit before tax up 15.2% to £56.9M (1h 2012: £49.4M). H1 gross written premiums up 6.7% to £265.4M (1h 2012: £248.8M). Closing Price 311.50p (Reuters)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| HSBC | HSBA | -4.37% | 0.50% | -5.87% |
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