Shocker! The UK's ten most frightening stocks

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UK equities have been surprisingly resilient this year, with the FTSE 100 and the FTSE All-Share each posting gains in the face of a raft of macroeconomic uncertainties.

However, while many stocks may have performed well or held firm, some have been downright terrifying, racking up scary losses for investors over the last ten months. Below are the worst of the worst from the FTSE All-Share - itself up some 9% since the start of the year on a total return basis - all of which have lost at least 40% of their value year-to-date. Aquarius Platinum -76.07% The precious metals miner has been the biggest loser of the year after a frightening update in April sent investors racing for the exit. The stock plunged after it emerged its most profitable mine ...

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