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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
Antofagasta (ANTO) – The copper miner reports Q4 Copper production down but in line, while Gold production lower and net cash costs higher (lower grades). 2018 copper production guidance remains unchanged, weighted towards H2 as the company expects lower grades but costs to be flat.
Fresnillo (FRES) – The UK 100 precious metals minder reports key product silver FY production in-line with guidance, while FY Gold production beats guidance, although this figure was negative due to lower reduction of gold inventories and lower grades. 2018 silver production is seen improving by at least 14%, in-line with long term guidance, while the company guides Gold down between 1 and 4%.
Marks & Spencer (MKS) – The high street retailer has been downgraded to Underperform by Credit Suisse, with the Swiss bank slashing its target price on the stock by 23% to 285p (7.6% below yesterday’s close).
Polymetal (POLY) – The precious metal miner’s FY Gold production beats guidance, while Silver production falls. The miner has reiterated 2018-19 production guidance, but 2017 costs and CAPEX seen higher.
(Sources: Company newswires, Bloomberg, CNBC, FT, Reuters, Wall Street Journal)
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| Stock | Code | Close | High | Low |
| EASYJET | EZJ | 5.1% | 7.0% | 3.9% |
| MARSTON’S | MARS | -1.3% | -1.2% | -6.0% |
| SKY | SKY | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.2% |
| WPP | WPP | -2.1% | -1.2% | -3.3% |
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