The FTSE 100 ends the week on a high and hits a seven-week closing peak. The UK stock market wrapped up the week on a brighter note, with the FTSE 100 closing 51 points higher at 8,684 — a gain of 0.6% on the day.
This marks the index’s highest closing level since the final week of March, reflecting improved investor sentiment heading into the weekend.
The AIM All-Share rose by 1.75% this week, climbing to 733.18—its highest level since December 2024.
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 18th May 2025
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, Burberry, BWA, |
| ECR Drops Maximus Deal (AIM:ECR) Here’s Why
In this exclusive StockBox interview, Mike Whitlow, Managing Director of ECR Minerals, discusses the company’s strategic decision to withdraw from the Maximus Minerals transaction following a thorough due diligence process. |
| HVO, POLB, IMM, AVCT & OPTI – 5 Junior Stocks With High-Stakes Potential in 2025
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| Hundreds of Poundland stores set to close as part of rescue deal
Thousands of high-street jobs are under threat as Poundland edges closer to a rescue deal that could result in widespread store closures. Bidders for the struggling discount chain are preparing |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 17th May 2025
The FTSE 100 ends the week on a high and hits a seven-week closing peak. The UK stock market wrapped up the week on a brighter note, with the FTSE |
| Great Request Show: Zak Mir looks at some of the most requested stocks, Friday 16th May 2025
Welcome to this detailed market analysis where we dive into some of the most requested and closely followed stocks right now. Drawing insights from the latest market trends, this article |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Touchstone Exploration, Zephyr Energy, Sunda Energy & finally
WTI (June) $61.62 -$1.53, Brent (July) $64.53 -$1.56, Diff -$2.91 -3c. USNG (June) $3.36 -13c, UKNG (June) 84.57p +0.32p, TTF (June) €35.095 -€0.13. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is very |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 16th May 2025
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, Aeorema, Catenai, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 16th May 2025
Gold rises on weaker US dollar as US inflation falls MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Alba Mineral Resources (ALBA LN) – Progress report on the Welsh and |
| Bank of England Poised for Interest Rate Adjustment: What Investors Should Know
The Bank of England (BOE) is set to announce its next interest rate decision on Thursday, June 19, 2025. This follows the recent cut that was seen in early May, |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) £1.25m Placing – Evidence of helium at Sagebrush-1
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the hydrocarbon, helium and hydrogen exploration, development, and production company, confirms it has today raised £1,250,000 (before expenses) by way of a placing of 2,777,777,778 |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: COIN, AJAX, VLRM, ALBA, LAND, EAAS, STAF & NEO
Yesterday afternoon, Coinsilium Group (COIN), the Web3 investor, advisor, and venture builder announced that it has raised GBP 1.25 million gross at a price of 3 pence. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The net proceeds |
| eEnergy Group PLC (AIM:EAAS) £100m Partnership with Redaptive
Partnership to Fund up to £100m of Redaptive-Approved eEnergy Projects eEnergy (AIM: EAAS), the net zero energy services provider, announces it has entered into a partnership with Redaptive Inc. (“Redaptive”), the |
| Mirriad Advertising (AIM:MIRI) Result of Retail Offer & Notice of GM
Mirriad Advertising plc (AIM: MIRI), a leading virtual in-content advertising and virtual product placement company, is pleased to announce that the WRAP Retail Offer launched on 14 May 2025 via |
| Alba Mineral Resrcs. (AIM:ALBA) Operational Update
Alba Mineral Resources Plc (AIM: ALBA) is pleased to provide this operational update in respect of the Company’s 100% owned Clogau-St David’s Gold Mine in north Wales (“Clogau” or the “Mine”) and |
| Neo Energy Metals (LON:A2X,NEO) Appointment of New South African based CEO
Appointment of New South African based Chief Executive Officer Board Restructured with Broader Executive Roles Neo Energy, the near term, low-cost uranium developer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Theo |
| UK Foreign Investment Falls Behind France for Fifth Straight Year
According to new figures from EY, foreign investment into the UK fell behind France for the fifth consecutive year in 2024, highlighting the ongoing struggle to attract overseas capital since |
| Calls to Halt UK Green Energy Push After Chinese ‘Kill Switches’ Found in U.S. Solar Farms
Chinese “kill switches” have been discovered hidden in American solar farms, triggering urgent warnings over national energy security and prompting calls for Ed Miliband to suspend the UK’s renewable rollout. |
| Jamie Dimon cautions that a U.S. recession is still a potential risk.
Jamie Dimon: U.S. Recession Still on the Table JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has cautioned that the risk of a U.S. recession has not disappeared, warning that economic uncertainty persists |
| SP Angel Afternoon View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 14th May 2025
Copper – Ongoing fall in Treatment and Refining charges unsettles market MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Asiamet Resources (ARS LN) – Independent review of BKM Phase 1 |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 15th May 2025
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, Borders, |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) has flowed gas to surface from secondary targets.
Vecta Project Billy Goat Drilling Update Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM:MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, is pleased to announce a drilling update on |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CTAI, UOG, APTA, GENF, OBI, CYK, UNX, ECOB, ARS, ORR, WOSG, FTC, EST, BMV & DSW
(Alliance News) UK gross domestic product is estimated to have grown by 0.7% in the quarter from January to March, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday. |
| Oriole Resources upgrades gold resource estimate at Bibemi Gold Project.
Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR) has announced a 23% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) at its 90%-owned Bibemi gold project in Cameroon. The updated MRE for the Bakassi |
| Catenai PLC (AIM:CTAI) Launch of Alludium at LangChain’s AI Conference in San Francisco
Catenai PLC (AIM: CTAI), the AIM quoted provider of digital media and technology, announces that Alludium Ltd (“Alludium”) has launched its early access program for its new AI Agent builder at |
| Helium One Global Ld (AIM:HE1) Jackson-2 Flow Test Results & Gas Analysis Update
Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA (“the Galactica Project”), provides an update following the Blue Star Helium |
| Avacta Group PLC (AIM:AVCT) Notice of Results
Investor Presentation via Investor Meet Company Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT), a life sciences company developing next generation peptide drug conjugates (PDC) targeting powerful anti-tumor payloads directly to the tumor, will |
| Bluebird Mining Vnt. (LON:BMV) Potential Sale Opportunity – Philippines Project
Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd., a pan Asian gold project development company, is pleased to provide a further update following the announcement on 6 May 2025 with regards to the permit |
| Zak Mir speaks with Andy Carroll, CEO of Mosman Oil & Gas, the company has commenced drilling its first exploration well.
Zak Mir talks to Andy Carroll, CEO of Mosman Oil & Gas, in the wake of today’s news that the helium, hydrogen, and hydrocarbon exploration, development, and production company has |
| M&S Warns Customers of Scam Risk After Cyber Attack Exposes Personal Data
Marks & Spencer has issued a warning to customers to remain vigilant against scam emails and phone calls following a cyber attack that stole personal data. The retailer is contacting |
| Empyrean Energy PLC Shares Plunge 60% After Disappointing Wilson River-1 Test Results
Empyrean Energy Abandons Wilson River-1 After Disappointing Test Results; Shares Plunge Empyrean Energy plc, the oil and gas company with assets in Australia, Indonesia, and the United States, has announced |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 14th May 2025
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, Borders, CAP-XX, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 14th May 2025
Copper holds higher ground as China copper inventories continue to slide £20bn heading for UK growth companies and infrastructure as major pension funds sign new Mansion House Accord MiFID II |
| Corcel Shares Surge 25% After Strengthening KON-16 Position and Securing $2.5M from Sintana
Corcel PLC (LSE: CRCL) shares jumped 25% to 0.27p in Wednesday morning trading after the company announced it had significantly strengthened its position in Block KON-16 in Angola’s Kwanza Basin |
| Rome Resources Confirms Broad Copper and Zinc Zones, Hits Visible Tin at Mont Agoma
Rome Resources (RMR) has reported promising new assay results from two drill holes at its Mont Agoma prospect in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reinforcing its exploration model of a |
| Smarter Web Company (AQUIS:SWC) Bitcoin Purchase
The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC), a London listed technology company, announces the purchase of additional Bitcoin as part of “The 10 Year Plan” which includes an ongoing treasury policy of acquiring |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: RMR, TIR, EXPN, SWC, CRCL, MSMN, AMRQ, MIRI & MET1
(Alliance News) – Thousands more civil servants are set to be moved out of London as the UK government seeks to cut costs and “radically reform the state”. Under plans announced |
| First Class Metals (LON:FCM) Notice of Annual General Meeting
First Class Metals Plc (LSE: FCM), the UK metals exploration company seeking large scale metal discoveries across its extensive Ontario land holding, announces that its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) will be held at 10.00 a.m. on 9 June 2025 at Manor |
| Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1) Conditional Acquisition of Swales Gold Property, Nevada, USA
Strategic entry into U.S. gold sector; Swales Property 13 miles from world’s largest gold producing complex Metals One (AIM: MET1), a critical minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to announce it |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) Vecta Project Drilling Commenced
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM:MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, is pleased to announce the spudding of the first exploration well of a five well programme |
| UK firms shift focus beyond EU despite Reeves’ remarks on trade importance
UK businesses are increasingly targeting markets outside the European Union, despite Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent claim that the bloc remains Britain’s most important trading partner. New data from Santander’s |
| Xi Jinping woos Latin America with investment and trade, challenging US influence
Xi Jinping courts Latin America with billions in funding, challenging US dominance Xi Jinping has moved to deepen China’s influence in Latin America and the Caribbean with a major financial |
| Malcy’s Blog – Flash blog, Zephyr Energy, PetroTal Corp & Touchstone Exploration
A flash blog today as I have company meetings in town, I have more comments on Zephyr so will write more on this tomorrow but the others are self-explanatory. Author |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 13th May 2025
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, Pound/Dollar, Belluscura, |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) Vecta Project Update
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM:MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, is pleased to announce it has negotiated an increase from 20% to 90% interest in the |
| Neo Energy Metals (LON:NEO) Key SARB Approvals Received for Beisa Uranium Project Transaction
Neo Energy, the near term, low-cost uranium developer, is pleased to announce that through its wholly owned subsidiary Neo Uranium Resources South Africa (Pty) Ltd (“NURSA”), it has satisfied a further |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: GLR, CTAI, ZPHR, DXRX, EST & ORR
Galileo Resources (GLR) has signed a royalty agreement with Bronco Creek Exploration Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMX Royalty Corporation, to advance exploration at its’ 100% owned Ferber copper-gold property in |
| M&S discloses customer data breach following cyber attack
M&S confirms limited customer data exposed in cyber attack Marks & Spencer has confirmed that a cyber attack last month led to the theft of “some personal customer information.” In |
| What happened overnight – Tuesday 13th May 2025
Asian markets mostly advanced after China and the United States agreed to a 90-day truce in their ongoing trade dispute. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 1.8% to 38,305.36, driven by strong |
| Zephyr Energy plc (AIM:ZPHR) New strategic partnership to provide up to US$100m
Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement (“Agreement”) with a U.S.-based capital provider focused in the energy sector (the “Investor”) to fund |
| ECR Minerals plc (AIM:ECR) Termination of discussions with Maximum Minerals Ltd
ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, announces that it has terminated discussions in respect of the proposed acquisition of Maximus Minerals |
| FTSE hits one-month high following US-China tariff agreement
FTSE 100 reaches one-month high as US-China tariff pause lifts global markets The FTSE 100 climbed to its highest level in a month, rising 0.6%, as global markets responded positively |
| Trump brands EU ‘nastier than China’ as he shifts focus in global trade battle
Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against the European Union, claiming it is “nastier” than China, just hours after announcing a 90-day pause in tariff exchanges with Beijing. Speaking to |
| Greatland Gold shareholders overwhelmingly approve restructuring scheme
Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) has secured strong shareholder backing for its proposed scheme of arrangement, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing restructuring. On Monday, shareholders voted overwhelmingly |
| Stocks rise following Trump’s call for Wall Street to ‘buy’
Wall Street rallies after Trump urges investors to buy amid tariff retreat US stock markets have soared since Donald Trump declared it a “great time to buy” following the announcement |
| Avacta Group PLC (AIM:AVCT) Investor Webinar on 15 May 2025 at 6.00 pm (BST).
Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT), a life sciences company developing next generation peptide drug conjugates (PDC) targeting powerful anti-tumor payloads directly to the tumor, is pleased to announce that Dr Christina |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 12th May 2025
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, Catenai, |
| FTSE 100 trails global markets after Trump targets drug prices
The FTSE 100 underperformed its European and Asian counterparts in early trading after Donald Trump unveiled plans to slash prescription drug prices in the US. London’s blue-chip index rose just |
| Cobalt Holdings plc has announced plans to list on the London Stock Exchange.
Announcement of Intention to Publish a Registration Document and Expected Intention to Float on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange Cobalt Holdings plc, a company created primarily to |
| European markets rally as US and China agree to major tariff cuts
European markets rally as US-China tariff pause lifts sentiment Stock markets across Europe are posting strong gains as investors welcome news of a 90-day truce in the trade war between |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: RMR, INSG, MWE, LIKE, ITM, TEK, DKL, NFM, TGR, ORR, VLG, ALK, N4P & COBR
Alliance News: Migrants will be told they need to spend up to a decade in the UK before they can apply for citizenship and English language requirements will be increased as |
| US and China agree 90-day pause, dramatic tariff cuts pledged
The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day truce in their ongoing trade dispute. Both sides have committed to rolling back tariffs, a significant step toward easing tensions. |
| hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) Annual Report, Notice of AGM & Directorate Change
hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, confirms that the Company’s Annual Report and Accounts for the year |
| What happened overnight – Monday 12th May 2025
Asian stock markets moved higher following two days of trade talks between the US and China, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as having made “substantial progress.” After the |
| European Green Transition (AIM:EGT) Extension granted for Olserum REE Project
Successful extension granted for Olserum REE Project European Green Transition (AIM: EGT), a company developing green economy assets in Europe, is pleased to announce the granting of a four-year extension |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Blue Chips – Sunday 11th May 2025
Welcome to this detailed analysis of the US blue-chip stocks and major indices as of Sunday, May 11. This article delves into key market movements, technical setups, and potential opportunities |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 11th May 2025
AIM On Fire? Perhaps the most unlikely scenario of the year to date is that the AIM index would be a leading part of the market. I even know of |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 11th May 2025
The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, closing up 23 points, or 0.3%, at 8,554.80 after a hesitant start, as easing trade war tensions lifted investor sentiment. The mid-cap FTSE |
| Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 12th May – 16th May 2025
The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, closing up 23 points, or 0.3%, at 8,554.80 after a hesitant start, as easing trade war tensions lifted investor sentiment. The mid-cap FTSE |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 11th May 2025
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, Borders, Contango, |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 10th May 2025
The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, closing up 23 points, or 0.3%, at 8,554.80 after a hesitant start, as easing trade war tensions lifted investor sentiment. The mid-cap FTSE |
| HVO, POLB, IMM, AVCT & OPTI – 5 Junior Stocks With High-Stakes Potential in 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, several innovative companies are making significant strides in addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. From cutting-edge vaccine trials to pioneering treatments |
| Greatland Gold: A New Era Begins with ASX Listing, New Leadership, and Strategic Clarity
Greatland Gold has entered 2025 with momentum and purpose, carrying the weight of a transformational year behind it and a clear path forward. After securing full ownership of both Havieron |
| Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) Wet Commissioning Completed
Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce the successful completion of wet commissioning of the Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant (the “Kilifi |

