At the close on Friday, the FTSE 100 ended the day with a 0.69% increase. Leading the gains was educational company Pearson, which climbed 5.56%, and Endeavour Mining, rising 3.84%. On the downside, Ocado Group experienced the largest decline, dropping 6.92%, with Premier Inn’s parent company Whitbread following, down 1.97%.
Meanwhile, the FTSE 250 concluded with a 1.57% rise. The top performer was ITV, surging 14.34%, and investment firm Quilter, which went up by 10.52%. The most significant decline was seen in precision measurement firm Spectris, falling by 4.05%, and engineering company Dowlais, which decreased by 3.57%.
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 3rd March 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, Andrada, Arcontech, |
| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) Prem is Producing!
Welcome to the latest video on Premier African Minerals where I look at the rollercoaster last week of February. Production has started. Issues still exist. But Mr Market seems happy!! Will |
| Greatland Gold (AIM:GGP) choices, choices, Newmont has finally made a decision.
Newmont has finally made a decision. The time has come for Greatland to make theirs. by Charles Archer In ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,’ (spoiler warning), King Theoden |
| Share Talk Weekly Mining Sector News Round-Up, Saturday 2nd March 2024
Visit First Class Metals at Booth #3300 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, March 3 to Wednesday, March |
| First Class Metals PLC (LON:FCM) Sunday, March 3 – Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Visit First Class Metals PLC (LSE: FCM) (FSE: WN9) at Booth #3300 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 2nd March 2024
Welcome to Weekend Markets and this week it’s the Week 9 of 2024. In this weekly video podcast, the BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café take a light-hearted look at |
| Shell Allegedly Engaged in Covert Advocacy in Developing Nations
Shell is facing allegations of not being transparent about its associations with influential pro-fossil fuel advocacy groups in developing countries, including India, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines, as reported by |
| UK Interest rate reductions are ‘not imminent’ even if inflation reaches 2 percent
Interest rate reductions are unlikely to happen soon, even if inflation drops below 2 percent in the upcoming months, according to the Bank of England’s lead economist. Huw Pill cautioned |
| Elon Musk files a lawsuit against the founder of OpenAI, accusing them of violating the company’s core principles.
Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI’s co-founder, alleging a shift away from the organization’s initial commitment to prioritize the development of safe artificial intelligence (AI) over profit-making. Musk, |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Touchstone Exploration, Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, Molecular Energies, Coro Energy & finally
WTI (Apr) $78.26 -28c, Brent (May)* $81.91 -28c, Diff -$3.65 -$1.49*. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Apr) $1.86 -3c, UKNG (Apr) 63.24p +2.09p, TTF (Apr) €25.32 -€0.08. *Denotes April Brent contract expiry. |
| February was an exceptional month for Bitcoin, marking one of its best performances on record.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a brief downturn in its recent significant rally on Thursday, dipping 2% in value compared to the US dollar. However, there was a turnaround in BTC/USD’s performance |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 1st March 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, Atlantic, Avacta, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 1st March February 2023
Nickel prices rise as Indonesia accelerates supply restrictions MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bushveld Minerals* (BMN LN) – Outstanding funds update Goldstone Resources* (GRL LN) – Corporate |
| BBC acquires ITV’s share in BritBox for £255 million.
ITV PLC’s shares surged by 16% following its announcement of selling its 50% stake in the BritBox streaming service to BBC Studios for £255 million. The sale proceeds are earmarked |
| Premier African is making progress at Zulu by focusing on the production of concentrates.
Yesterday at 6 pm Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) provided an update on plant operations at Zulu Lithium and Tantalum. Premier African Minerals has announced that its Zulu lithium project in |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PREM, SEEN, ARS, MARU, SVML, VDTK, ECO, EAAS & POW
Yesterday at 6pm Premier African Minerals (PREM) provided an update on plant operations at Zulu Lithium and Tantalum. PREM said the plant is now running, and concentrates are being produced from both |
| Power Metal Res. (AIM:POW) Share Consolidation and Notice of General Meeting
Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM:POW), the London listed exploration company with a global project portfolio, announces that a circular providing details of the Board’s proposed share consolidation (the “Circular”) was posted to shareholders |
| UK housing prices rebound, accompanied by a significant increase in mortgage lending
For the first time in over a year, house prices have started to grow again, nearing their peak levels, as reported by a lending institution, coinciding with a sharp rise |
| Sovereign Metals Ltd (ASX:SVM; AIM:SVML) Capabilities Strengthened with Key Appointments
Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX:SVM; AIM:SVML) (the Company or Sovereign) is pleased to announce three senior appointments and promotions across key legal, permitting, and technical functions in Malawi. The appointments have strengthened the Company’s in-country |
| Marula Mining Plc – Marula to Invest in Kenyan Manganese Mining Operation & Issue of Equity
Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a binding terms sheet (“Term Sheet”) with Kenyan manganese mine |
| Boycott of Bud Light Transgender Support Impacts World’s Largest Brewer Significantly
A rising boycott against Bud Light due to its collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has negatively impacted the sales of its parent company, AB InBev. AB InBev, the conglomerate |
| Pound strengthens amid easing US inflation.
The British pound has experienced an increase against the US dollar, fueled by expectations that the Federal Reserve might reduce interest rates in the first half of the year due |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 29th 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, Aminex, Avacta, |
| Bitcoin’s surge continues, with ETFs linked to the cryptocurrency reaching record levels.
Bitcoin (BTC) reached a peak of $64,000 on Wednesday, edging closer to its all-time high of $69,000 as the leading cryptocurrency continues its upward trajectory. Despite a slight pullback to |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 29th February 2023
Lithium market turns as Lepidolite producers shut down MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – Annual Report shows progress at Kallak and Grafintec, new |
| Avacta Group PLC (AIM:AVCT) Result of Placing
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a life sciences company developing innovative, targeted oncology drugs and diagnostics, is pleased to announce that, further to its announcement on 28 February 2024, the Company has successfully |
| Shares of Canadian Overseas Petroleum (LON:COPL) Surge as Lender Prolongs Forbearance Deadline
Shares of Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (LSE:COPL, CSE:XOP, OTC:VELXF) experienced a significant rallied of around 40% in early trading on Thursday following the company’s announcement of an extension to its |
| Ocado warns of potential legal action against M&S amid dispute regarding online grocery agreement
Ocado has issued a legal threat against Marks & Spencer regarding a substantial payment related to their online grocery collaboration, as tensions escalate over performance issues. The duo’s £750 million |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CTL, KAT, BCE, THR, AVCT, GLR, FCM, HEMO, ONC, AEX & SBDS
CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile, announced that it now expects to publish the PFS for the Laguna Verde Project in Q3 2024. Author |
| Katoro Gold PLC (AIM:KAT) New Chairman Appointment Confirmed
Katoro Gold PLC (AIM: KAT), the strategic and precious minerals exploration and development company, announces the formal appointment of Sean Wade as Non-executive Chairman of the Company with immediate effect. |
| Amaroq Minerals (AIM,TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Significant Nickel-Copper Discovery at Stendalen
***Discovery of significant new strategic metal project 60km from Nalunaq*** **Drill results confirm the presence of high tenor mineralisation, typical of a high grade Nickel-Copper deposits** TORONTO, ONTARIO – January 29, |
| First Class Metals (LON:FCM) Zigzag Drilling Results
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo, Sunbeam and Zigzag land holdings is delighted to announce the results of an |
| Profits in Chinese internet giant Baidu halve
China, home to nearly 1.4 billion people, holds the title of the world’s most populous nation and is a hub for over 640 million internet users. To put this into |
| Belgian firm launches £3.1 billion takeover bid for Churchill’s owner.
Direct Line, the company behind Churchill Insurance, is the target of a £3.1 billion takeover bid from a foreign entity, marking another instance of a British firm attracting overseas interest. |
| Bitcoin rockets above $60,000 for first time in two years
Bitcoin recently surpassed the $60,000 mark for the first time in over two years, fueled by enthusiasm following the green light for broader trading options in the US. This leading |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 28th 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, Animalcare, Ananda, |
| Bitcoin approaching $60,000 in early Wednesday trading
Bitcoin (BTC) was nearing the $60,000 mark in early Wednesday trading, experiencing its most significant three-day rally in recent times. The leading cryptocurrency has seen an increase of over 13% |
| Halfords’ stock plummets by a quarter following profit forecast reduction
Halfords has reduced its profit expectations for the current fiscal year due to poor weather deterring customers from buying cycling and automotive products. The company’s shares fell by 26% after |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ARV, EDX, BTC, ANA, IGE, GDLF, CYK, EST, ADT1, 88E, ENSI, REDX, BHL & TRLS
Artemis (ARV) said that an independent technical review has identified a new priority target – Apollo North – by gravity anomaly. Author @ZaksTradersCafe ARV said the Patersons Project is a unique |
| Thames Water Advocates for Increased Billing Rates, Dividend Distributions, and Reduced Penalties
Thames Water is actively seeking to avoid the need for substantial taxpayer-funded bailouts. The company is engaging with government officials and the industry regulator, Ofwat, to seek approval for increasing |
| Vinanz Limited (AQSE: BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) Vinanz Plans to Add Bitcoin Miners and Placing
£447,750 Placing at 12 pence per Share Vinanz Plans to Increase Bitcoin Mining Fleet in North America Vinanz Limited (London AQSE: BTC and US OTCQB: VINZF), the London-listed Bitcoin mining company focusing on decentralised deployment |
| China’s biggest real estate company faces a petition for liquidation.
The largest private real estate developer in China is facing a liquidation petition in a Hong Kong court, marking a further escalation in the country’s real estate crisis, which is |
| 88 Energy Limited (ASX:88E,AIM:88E,OTC:EEENF) Hickory-1 Flow Test Operations Update
Hickory-1 Flow Test Operations Update 88 Energy Limited (ASX:88E, AIM:88E, OTC: EEENF) is pleased to report final preparations for the commencement of flow testing operations are advancing at the Hickory-1 |
| Valereum Plc (AQSE:VLRM) CEO Nick Cowan Speaking With Zak Mir
A fintech company, seeking to unlock capital & create value in tokenised digital markets as a leading provider of technology solutions & as an exchange & marketplace operator. On completion |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 27th 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 27th February 2023
Lithium, spodumene prices rise as consumers restock following closure of lepidolite production MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cobra Resources (COBR LN) – Rare earths potential in South Australia |
| Vinanz Limited (London AQSE: BTC & US OTCQB: VINZF) Application for US DTC Eligibility
DTC approval will allow real time electronic clearing and settlement in US. Vinanz Limited (London AQSE: BTC and US OTCQB: VINZF), the London listed Bitcoin mining company focusing on decentralised deployment of |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BTC, HUI, APTA, RBD, SND, OTB, PCIP, UJO, OPTI, SNX, ORCP, HUM, SBDS, FAB, ORCA, URAH & SBTX
Vinanz (AQSE: BTC), the London listed Bitcoin mining company, announced that it has applied to have its ordinary shares eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States through the |
| Neo Energy Metals (LON:NEO) Commencement of Trading on A2X Proprietary Limited
Neo Energy Metals plc, the near-term, low-cost uranium developer advancing the Henkries Uranium Project (‘Henkries’ or the ‘Project’) in the Northern Cape of the Republic of South Africa, is pleased |
| Hydrogen Utopia Intl – Proposed RTO target as Helmond Holding Group Corp
Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LSE: HUI, OTCQB: HUIPF) has disclosed that Helmond Holding Group Corp (HHG) is the other party involved in its anticipated reverse takeover. HHG is recognized as |
| Bitcoin’s surge in value catches short sellers off guard
Bitcoin (BTC) has emerged from its late February downturn with an impressive surge against the US dollar. The BTC/USD pair soared past $57,000, a level not seen since the record |
| Russia imposes a ban on gasoline exports amid a shortage of fuel for motorists.
Russia has declared a six-month prohibition on petrol exports as the government, led by Vladimir Putin, strives to satisfy the fuel needs of its domestic drivers and agricultural sector. Set |
| First Class Metals PLC (LON:FCM) Sunday, March 3 – Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Visit First Class Metals PLC (LSE: FCM) (FSE: WN9) at Booth #3300 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, |
| Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO) West Newton Drilling Update
West Newton Drilling Update Early Gas Development Plan Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company is pleased to offer a positive update in |
| Ocado’s stock falls amid potential payment withholding by M&S
Shares of Ocado Group PLC (LSE: OCDO) dropped nearly 8% following news that Marks & Spencer might withhold performance-related payments from the online grocery delivery company. Marks & Spencer reportedly |
| FTSE mining stocks plummet, reaching their lowest point in more than two years.
FTSE mining stocks have significantly dropped, reaching a two-year low, due to an influx of inexpensive Indonesian nickel in the global market. The plummeting nickel prices have rendered many of |
| Bitcoin Experiences Decline, Ethereum Enjoys Its Most Robust Weekend in 2024
performance. Bitcoin saw a 1.4% decrease against the US dollar in the early European trading sessions. This decline comes after a robust Saturday and an upbeat Sunday, during which the |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 26th 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, Aptamer, Cambridge |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 26th February 2023
Chinese lithium carbonate capacity rises 83.3% to 1.1mt MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aura Energy* (AURA LN) – Swedish Government inquiry could reinvigorate the uranium potential at |
| i3 Energy (AIM:I3E) reports robust production and solid financial results for 2023.
i3 Energy PLC (AIM:I3E, TSX:ITE, OTC:ITEEF) announced achieving a record annual production of 20,711 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), hitting the upper limit of its projected range. This |
| Hydrogen Utopia Intl – Potential Acquisition by Reverse Takeover
Hydrogen Utopia International PLC, a company specialising in converting non-recyclable mixed waste plastic into hydrogen and other carbon-free fuels, new materials or distributed renewable heat. Confirms that it has signed |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ANA, I3E, PRE, JLP, SVML, ENSI, RBW, MTEC, ONDO, LEX, TYM & TSTL
Ananda Developments (AQUIS: ANA), the company whose ambition is to be a leading provider of cannabinoid-based medicines, announced its unaudited management statements for the quarter ended 31 January 2024. Author @ZaksTradersCafe |
| The week of 26th Feb- 1st March 2024- A raft of US data to show markets the way!
This week, I believe, should be relatively volatile from Tuesday onwards. There are all sorts of data releases, including GDP numbers, inflation figures, interest rate announcements and confidence measures, from |
| Oriole Resources resumes exploration activities at Mbe following the completion of an earn-in agreement.
Oriole Resources (AIM: ORR) has announced the resumption of exploration at the Mbe gold project in Cameroon following a recent earn-in agreement with BCM. The company has initiated infill soil |
| Ondo InsurTech PLC (LON:ONDO) New Agreement with South West Water
South West Water adopt LeakBot technology to reduce leaks Ondo Insurtech (LSE: ONDO), a leading company in water leak prevention technology, is pleased to announce that it has today entered an agreement |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 25th 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, Ethereum, Gold, Ascent, |
| The Most Terrifying Video Chart in the Markets Right Now – Storm Is Coming
It’s the most terrifying chart in the markets right now. The stock markets have been rallying this year expecting a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, precisely as we had |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 25th February 2024
Apart from Lee Anderson being Lee Anderson, this weekend we wake up to the news of a forthcoming Toaster Tax, as shops will have to take back used electricals for |
| Greatland Gold (AIM:GGP) choices, choices, Newmont has finally made a decision.
Newmont has finally made a decision. The time has come for Greatland to make theirs. by Charles Archer In ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,’ (spoiler warning), King Theoden |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 25th February 2024
The FTSE 100 ended the week with a gain of 0.28%. Leading the rise was Standard Chartered, which saw an increase of 4.85%, and Rightmove, which went up by 1.85%. |
| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) Was This George Roach’s Last Interview Before Production?
Welcome to the latest video on Premier African Minerals where I look at the George Roach interview of 23rd February. Is this the last interview before production commences? https://biztech-academy.com/ Subscribe |
| Pantheon Resources (AIM:PANR) Post AGM Investor Presentation Analysis
On January 24th 2024 Pantheon Resources PLC held a post-AGM investor presentation, providing insights into their ongoing projects and future plans. Here’s a breakdown of some key highlights from the discussion: |
| Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Saturday 24th February 2024
Oil prices appeared set to break a two-week streak of gains following comments from US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who advocated for postponing interest rate reductions for at least |
| EVs being forced on drivers, says Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has criticized British and European governments for aggressively promoting electric vehicles (EVs) to consumers. As he introduces a new electric 4×4 with a supplementary petrol engine, the |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 24th February 2024
The FTSE 100 ended the week with a gain of 0.28%. Leading the rise was Standard Chartered, which saw an increase of 4.85%, and Rightmove, which went up by 1.85%. |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 24th February 2024
Welcome to Weekend Markets and this week it’s the Week 8 of 2024. In this weekly video podcast, the BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café take a light-hearted look at |
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