The FTSE 100 ended the week with a 1.5% increase. Leading the gains was NatWest, which saw its shares climb 7.09% following the confirmation of its new chief executive. Close behind was the mining firm Antofagasta, with a 5.65% rise. On the downside, Airtel Africa experienced the largest drop, falling 3.22%, with Vodafone next, declining 1.41%.
The FTSE 250 witnessed a modest rise of 0.48%. Topping the gainers were Baltic Classifieds, advancing 4.63%, and Tui, increasing 4.02%. The largest decline was seen in Close Brothers, down 2.98%, followed by Trainline, which fell 2.66%.
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| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 18th February 2024
It took a lot of effort, but the Bank of England’s fiscal policy has finally got the UK into a recession in the last quarter of 2023. This is great |
| Share Talk Weekly Mining Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 18th February 2024
Amaroq Minerals, listed on the London AIM, TSX in Canada, and NASDAQ in Iceland, completed a fundraising round, exceeding their initial target. They conducted roadshows in Iceland and London, attracting |
| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) A Review of the George Roach Interview
Welcome to the latest video on Premier African Minerals where I look at the George Roach interview on 16th February. Possibly the last interview before an announcement of production commencing? |
| Why do some CEOs remain silent as the share price tanks?
There’s often reasons you are not party to — and nobody wants to be kept in the dark. On the other hand, some boards are clearly a bit lazy. by Charles |
| Amaroq Minerals (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Edward Wyvill Interview
Amaroq Minerals, listed on the London AIM, TSX in Canada, and NASDAQ in Iceland, completed a fundraising round, exceeding their initial target. They conducted roadshows in Iceland and London, attracting |
| Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Saturday 17th February 2024
On Friday, oil prices closed on a higher note, driven up by escalating tensions in the Middle East which overshadowed the International Energy Agency’s prediction of a slowdown in demand. |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 17th February 2024
Welcome to Weekend Markets and this week it’s the Week 7 of 2024. In this weekly video podcast, the BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café take a light-hearted look at |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 17th February 2024
The FTSE 100 ended the week with a 1.5% increase. Leading the gains was NatWest, which saw its shares climb 7.09% following the confirmation of its new chief executive. Close |
| Honduras Outlaws Cryptocurrency Transactions
Honduras’ financial regulatory authority has prohibited the nation’s banks and financial institutions from engaging in transactions involving cryptocurrencies and similar virtual assets. This decision, outlined in a recently announced resolution, |
| UK energy bills for households expected to reach a two-year low
Analysts predict a significant decrease in household energy bills, with an expected £293 annual reduction starting in April, following the implementation of the next Ofgem price cap. Cornwall Insight, a |
| Marula Mining Plc – Expansion to Marula’s Executive Management Team
Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed Ms. Jana van Wyk, as a General Manager of its |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 16th February 2024
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Avacta, Audioboom, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 16th February 2023
China kickstarts construction with 8,200 ‘whitelisted’ residential developments MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Albemarle (ALB N) – Earnings highlight unsustainably low lithium prices as EV demand continues |
| Hemogenyx Pharma Plc (LON:HEMO) CBR Brain Delivery
Chimeric Bait Receptors for Combatting Brain Cancers and Neurodegenerative Diseases Can Be Delivered via Programmed Microglial Cells Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals plc (LSE: HEMO), the clinical stage biopharmaceutical group, announces that it has demonstrated in vivo that |
| FTSE 100 on track for weekly gain
UK stocks saw an uptick as markets moved towards weekly gains, fueled by investor optimism over potential interest rate reductions by the Bank of England in light of recent economic |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AFP, BOOM, AVCT, POS, FKE, BMN, HEMO & GMET
African Pioneer (AFP) the exploration and resource development company, updated shareholders in relation to the First Quantum Minerals Limited option agreement with AFP’s 80% owned subsidiary African Pioneer Zambia Ltd announced |
| Bushveld Minerals Ld (AIM:BMN) Further update on Outstanding Funds
Further to the Company’s announcement on 19 January 2024, Bushveld Minerals Limited (AIM: BMN), the primary vanadium producer, is pleased to announce that today it has received an additional ZAR76 |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) Production Increase at Stanley
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the hydrocarbon, helium and hydrogen exploration, development, and production company, provides an update on its Stanley project in the US (34.85% to 38.5% |
| ECR Minerals’ COO Mike Whitlow talks Victoria drilling and corporate updates
ECR Minerals PLC (AIM: ECR) chief operating officer Mike Whitlow discusses additional results from the company’s drilling programme at the Davey Road site at Creswick as well as the current |
| Audioboom Group PLC (AIM:BOOM) Audioboom Achieves Record Global Audience Reach
Audioboom (AIM: BOOM), the leading global podcast company, is pleased to announce it achieved record audience reach in January 2024 through the continued growth of its podcast network. In January, |
| Baron Oil PLC (AIM:BOIL) Result of WRAP Retail Offer & Result of Fundraise
Baron Oil (AIM: BOIL), the AIM-quoted oil and gas exploration and appraisal company, is pleased to confirm, further to the announcements made on 15 February 2024, the result of its |
| Bitcoin topped at $52,500 before falling back closer to $52,200 amid some profit taking
On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable upswing, rising 4.2% against the US dollar, followed by an additional increase of 0.9% today. This surge has propelled the BTC/USD pair above |
| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) More funding but not really a surprise, Video Update
Welcome to the latest video on Premier African Minerals where I look at the RNS of 15th February and the announcement of another round of funding, this time for 900,000,000 |
| ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Board Changes
ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, announces that David Tang has stepped down as Chairman of the Company and Nick Tulloch has |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 15th February 2024
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Belluscura, Coinsilium, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 15th February 2023
Lithium prices hit rock bottom as miners turn off expansion MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Dokwe project due-diligence Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – |
| Shuka Minerals PLC (AIM:SKA) Settlement of legacy dispute with Upendo Group
Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM: SKA), an African-focused mine operator and developer, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive settlement agreement with Upendo Group who hold a historic |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: SKA, SALT, POLB, POW, RENX, PREM, WATR, ONDO, QED, OCTP & CKT
Shuka Minerals (SKA), an African-focused mine operator and developer, announced that it has signed a definitive settlement agreement with Upendo Group who hold a historic residual 10% interest in the Rukwa |
| Sareum Holdings PLC (AIM:SAR) Update on SDC-1801 Clinical Trial Progress
Cambridge, UK, 15 February 2024 – Sareum Holdings plc (AIM: SAR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next generation kinase inhibitors for autoimmune disease and cancer, today announces the completion of the single ascending |
| N4 Pharma PLC (AIM:N4P) in-vitro siRNA update
N4 Pharma Plc (AIM: N4P), the specialist pharmaceutical company developing Nuvec®, a novel delivery system for cancer treatments, gene therapy and vaccines, is pleased to provide a further encouraging update |
| Premier African Min. (AIM:PREM) Funding of Zulu Project and Update
The Board of Premier African Minerals Limited (“Premier” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a subscription today to raise £2,475,000 on before expenses at an issue price of 0.275 pence per new ordinary |
| Katoro Gold PLC (AIM:KAT) Proposed New Chairman Appointment
Katoro Gold PLC (AIM: KAT), the strategic and precious minerals exploration and development company, announces the proposed appointment of Sean Wade as Non-executive Chairman of the Company. Mr Wade has |
| Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB) Board Role Change and Launch of EIP
Board Role Change and Launch of Employee Performance Incentive Plan 15 February 2024 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, OTCQB: POLBF, “Poolbeg” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focussed on the development and commercialisation of innovative medicines targeting |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Zephyr, PetroTal, Europa, Deltic, Jadestone & finally
WTI (Mar) $77.87 +95c, Brent (Apr) $82.77 +77c, Diff -$4.90 -18c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Mar) $1.69 -8c, UKNG (Mar) 61.52p -1.63p, TTF (Mar) €24.89 -€1.455. Oil price Oil is very |
| Three individuals from London detained in alleged coordinated insider trading plot
Three individuals from London were apprehended on charges of insider trading and money laundering following a coordinated operation involving numerous officers. The raid, led by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Edward Wyvill – Amaroq Minerals (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) talking to Zak Mir
Today we spoke with Edward Wyvill, Corp. Development commented on the successful completion of its significantly oversubscribed proposed Fundraising as announced on 12th Feb 2024. Greenland is home to vast, |
| Synergia Energy Ltd (AIM:SYN) Finalisation of Cambay Field Farm Out and JV
Further to its announcement of 12 February 2024, Synergia Energy Limited (“Synergia” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations with Selan Exploration Technology Limited (“Selan”) and execution |
| Oil prices remain stable amidst increasing US inventory levels.
Oil prices show minimal fluctuation in response to recent market data, including the growth of US stockpiles. Brent crude, the global standard, experienced a slight decrease of 0.1% to just |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 14th February 2024
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, 88 Energy, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 14th February 2023
Gold prices slump as US inflation rises beyond expectations MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bradda Head (BHL LN) – Geophysics and new drill target delineation at Basin |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PAF, FUM, NEO, REDX, ZPHR, AGY, HVO, BHL, HEMO, FAB, ANIC & EOG
Pan African Resources (PAF) revealed unaudited Interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2023. Net cash from operating activities increased by 134.5% to US$27.2 million (2022: US$11.6 million). |
| Hemogenyx Pharma Plc (LON:HEMO) CBR Intranasal Delivery
Chimeric Bait Receptors for Combatting Airborne Viral Infections Can Be Delivered Intranasally Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals plc (LSE: HEMO), the clinical stage biopharmaceutical group, announces that it has demonstrated in vivo that its proprietary Chimeric Bait |
| Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM:ZPHR) State 36-2R Drilling Permit Sundry Notice Approval
Approval of State 36-2R Well Drilling Permit Sundry Notice Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF), the Rocky Mountain oil and gas company focused on responsible resource development from carbon-neutral |
| Neo Energy Metals (LON:NEO) Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Quinton van der Burgh brings significant experience & expertise in the international mining sector Neo Energy Metals plc, the near term, low-cost uranium developer, is pleased to announce a strengthening of |
| hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) Proposed Secondary Placing of Ordinary Shares
Proposed Secondary Placing of not less than 14 million Existing Ordinary Shares in the Company hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), the world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Kistos, Union Jack Oil, Jadestone Energy & finally
WTI (Mar) $76.92 +8c, Brent (Apr) $82.00 -19c, Diff -$5.08 -27c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Mar) $1.77 -8c, UKNG (Mar) 63.15p -0.8p, TTF (Mar) €26.345 +€0.115. Oil price The key shaker |
| The Body Shop Enters Administration
The Body Shop’s UK operations have entered administration, a development that threatens widespread store closures and potential job losses for thousands in one of the UK’s most prominent beauty retailers. |
| “Ring doorbell users pledge to abandon the brand in response to ‘excessive’ price increase”
The annual cost for storing and downloading footage is scheduled to rise from £34.99 to £49.99. Owners of Ring video doorbells are threatening to cancel their subscriptions following a significant |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 13th February 2024
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Argo Blockchain, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 13th February 2023
Copper rises as traders look for China to restart buying after Lunar new year holiday MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Collaboration with |
| EQTEC secures investment from a new investor based in the United States via a funding round.
EQTEC has successfully raised £500,000 through a direct subscription at a rate of 2.35p per share with Verde Corporation. This subscription represents about 11.72% of EQTEC’s existing ordinary share capital, |
| Empyrean Energy strengthens its financial position in anticipation of upcoming catalysts from the Mako project.
Empyrean Energy PLC (AIM: EME) has announced the successful completion of a fundraising effort, securing £700,000 before expenses through a share placement. This financial boost is set to cover ongoing |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: EISB, ARV, WPHO, SED, EME, TM1, DKL, KEFI, UJO, CSFS & NEO
East Imperial (EISB), the global purveyor of super-premium beverages, announced the continued success of winning Tier 1 and Tier 2 accounts in the first couple of months of 2024. Notable wins |
| Neo Energy Metals (LON:NEO) Operations Update
Significant progress made towards advancing a development decision Neo Energy Metals plc, the near term, low-cost uranium developer, is pleased to provide an operations update regarding its recent activities at |
| Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Results of Fundraising
Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mining company with a substantial land package of gold and strategic energy transition mineral assets in Southern Greenland, is pleased |
| Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO) Acquisition of 75% Interest in Wilzetta Project
Acquisition of 75% Interest in Wilzetta Drilling Project, Oklahoma, United States Wilzetta Fault Seismic Acquisition Programme Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK and USA-focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration |
| UK borrowers mortgage rates experience largest decline in more than a year
UK borrowers are set to receive some much-needed relief as mortgage rates see their most significant decrease in over a year. In January, rates for two-year fixed mortgages dropped by |
| Bitcoin nears the $49,750 mark, reinforcing its dominance in the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the $48,000 threshold for the second time in nearly two years this Sunday, signalling a resurgence for the leading cryptocurrency. The BTC/USD pair soared even higher today, |
| Katoro Gold Secures Funding and Enlists Paul Johnson for Revitalization Strategy
Katoro Gold has recruited former Power Metal and Metal Tiger executive Paul Johnson to assist in what the company describes as a revitalization of its business model, operations, strategic direction, |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 12th February 2024
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Artemis, Angle, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 12th February 2023
Metals pause as China breaks for new year and investors eye delays to US rate cuts MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN) – £30m |
| The week of 12th-16th Feb 2024- Happy Year of the Dragon!
We start the week with many Asian countries celebrating Chinese New Year! Ben Robson According to the Bank of International Settlements 2022 Survey USDCNY, USDHKD and USDSGD make up about |
| Baron Oil PLC (AIM:BOIL) Chuditch Operational Update – Drilling Site Survey
Baron Oil Plc (AIM: BOIL) is pleased to provide an update on operational activities on the TL-SO-19-16 Production Sharing Contract (the “Chuditch PSC” or the “PSC”), offshore Democratic Republic of |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ECR, BOOM, SYN, JAY, KAT, POLB, BCE, TYM, BOIL, BLOE, GOOD, CYAN, MET1, COBR & AMRQ
ECR Minerals (ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, provided additional results from its drilling programme at the Davey Road site in its Creswick tenement. Author @ZaksTradersCafe |
| Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Proposed £30 million Fundraising
Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mining company with a substantial land package of gold and strategic energy transition mineral assets in Southern Greenland. Confirms, further |
| ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Additional Creswick results raise gold grades
ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to provide additional results from its drilling programme at the Davey Road site in |
| Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB) Market Opportunity for POLB 001 for CRS
Independent Research Confirms >$10bn Market Opportunity for POLB 001 as a Preventative Therapy for Cancer Immunotherapy-Induced Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Former Amryt team’s arrival supports increasing focus upon Rare and Orphan |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 11th February 2024
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Artemis, Andrada, |
| Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 11th February 2024
On Friday, oil prices closed higher, marking an approximate 6% increase week-over-week. This surge was influenced by growing concerns over supply disruptions from the Middle East and tightened markets for |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 11th February 2024
The Saviour The ongoing death of the small-cap market / AIM continued this week, at least in terms of the debate of what should be done to reverse the alleged |
| Used car dealer Cazoo is searching for a financial rescue to avoid bankruptcy.
The struggling used car giant Cazoo is desperately seeking financial support as it plunges deeper into a fiscal emergency. The web-based car seller is urging its shareholders to approve a |
| Exxon directs traders to relocate from Brussels to London’s financial district.
ExxonMobil plans to transfer numerous traders from Brussels to London, marking a notable post-Brexit boost for the City. The American energy giant is restructuring its burgeoning trading division by consolidating |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 11th February 2024
In the broader junior market, the AIM All-Share Index ended the week with a 0.5% decrease, settling at 750.8. This was a greater decline compared to the FTSE 100, which |
| Bitcoin Halving and the Situation Right Now. We look at the charts with analyst Zak Mir.
Bitcoin halving and the situation right now. Bitcoin has managed to hold support and the halving is now near. What could this mean for BTC in 2024? We look at |
| Oil prices settle higher, recording weekly increase due to tight supply and Middle East tensions.
On Friday, oil prices closed higher, marking an approximate 6% increase week-over-week. This surge was influenced by growing concerns over supply disruptions from the Middle East and tightened markets for |
| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) A Layman’s Look at the New Resource Statement
Welcome to the latest video on Premier African Minerals where I look at the recently released New Resource Statement, what it means, and what we can expect next from PREM. |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 10th February 2024
In the broader junior market, the AIM All-Share Index ended the week with a 0.5% decrease, settling at 750.8. This was a greater decline compared to the FTSE 100, which |
| GLOBAL POLITICS Inside Putin’s Mind: Historical Claims And Roots Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Tucker Carlson embarks on a groundbreaking interview with President Vladimir Putin, unraveling the complex tapestry of the Russia-Ukraine conflict from Putin’s perspective. Filmed on February 6, 2024, within the historic |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 10th February 2024
Welcome to Weekend Markets; this week it’s Week 6 of 2024. In this weekly video podcast, the BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café take a light-hearted look at the markets |

