London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 11 points lower at 9,216 on Friday, leaving it down around 0.7% for the week. The FTSE 250 mid-cap index shed 0.6%, with Raspberry Pi the worst performer, down 5.8%. Mining stocks led the risers, with Fresnillo up 5.1% and Endeavour gaining 5%.
At the other end of the index, London Stock Exchange Group fell 5.7% and WPP dropped 5.1%, making them the day’s biggest fallers.
| Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 22nd September – 26th September 2025
Week Ahead: UK Corporate Earnings and Key Economic Data The tech deal frenzy and central bank headlines may have eased, but markets face another busy week of corporate updates and |
| GEO Exploration – Drill equipment moved to second location & drill hole JUD002 now underway
GEO Exploration is betting everything on its Juno Project in central Western Australia, which management has benchmarked against the early-stage exploration of the Havieron deposit to highlight its potential as an intrusion-related |
| Gold from Waste: How Panther Metals and Fulcrum Metals are Turning Tailings into Value
A decade ago, few investors talked about mine tailings except when something went wrong. Today, tailings are back in the frame for a very different reason. They are being reimagined |
| Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP | AIM: GGP) presents at Mining Forum Americas 2025
Greatland Resources Limited has taken centre stage at the Mining Forum Americas Conference in Denver, Colorado, where it unveiled its latest corporate presentation. Greatland used the conference to showcase the strength of |
| Defence Holdings: From Rebrand to Reality
Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) has delivered one of the market’s most striking share price recoveries in 2025. After drifting at just 0.0625 pence in May, the stock surged above 0.70 |
| Neo Energy Metals (LON: NEO, A2X: NEO) Update on Audit Progress and Trading Resumption
Neo Energy, the near-term, low-cost uranium developer, provides a comprehensive update on the status of its annual report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024 (the “Accounts”), regulatory timelines, |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Friday 19th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Adaptimmune, Aeries, AquaBounty, American Battery, Cardylytics, Laser Photonics, Intellia, Psyence, Qualigen, and Rock Mountain. In this update, I walk |
| Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT) Launches New Website and Interactive Investor Hub
Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT), a London based technology developer focused on blockchain and fintech innovation, is pleased to announce the launch of our new website and interactive investor hub. |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 19th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 19th September 2025
Gold on track for fifth weekly gain whilst dollar pares FOMC losses MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aura Energy* (AURA LN) – FY25 results Leo Lithium (LLL |
| Nvidia Unveils £2bn Funding Drive for UK Technology
Nvidia Pledges £2bn Investment in UK AI Start-Ups US technology giant Nvidia has pledged to invest £2bn in the UK’s artificial intelligence start-up ecosystem, in a move hailed as a |
| Power Metal Resources (AIM: POW) Proposes Flexibility for Share Buy-Backs and Dividends
Power Metal Resources PLC announces a proposed capital reduction aimed at increasing its distributable reserves and providing greater flexibility for potential future shareholder returns. The company intends to cancel the entire |
| Genflow Biosciences (LON: GENF) Files Patent Examination Request in China for SIRT6 Variants in NASH
Genflow Biosciences PLC (LON: GENF) has submitted a formal request for examination of its patent application in China relating to proprietary SIRT6 variants designed for the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PLSR, GELN, FMET, PALM, UOG, PRD, IGG, FRG, INSG, BLOE, SNT, VLRM, EQIP, SKL, POW & SPI
Pulsar Helium (PLSR), a leading helium project development company, announced the latest gas analysis results from the Jetstream #1 and Jetstream #2 appraisal wells at its flagship Topaz helium project in |
| What happened overnight – Friday 19th September 2025
Asian Stocks Slip After Wall Street Hits Records on Tech Rally Asian equities mostly retreated on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s record-setting session driven by technology giants Nvidia and Intel. In |
| Block Energy PLC – Spud of KRT-39ST Using New Slim Hole Technology
Block Energy plc, the development and production company focused on Georgia, is pleased to announce the spud of KRT-39ST. As announced on the 12th August 2025, KRT-39ST is being drilled as a |
| GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) Juno Project – Drilling Update
Key Highlights: – Drilling progressing well with drill hole JUD001 complete – Drill equipment moved to second location and drill hole JUD002 now underway GEO Exploration Limited (LSE AIM: GEO) |
| Fulcrum Metals Plc (AIM: FMET) Notification of Major Holdings
Fulcrum Metals Plc announces that it received a notification on 18 September 2025 from Mr. Ian Bagnall in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Gold from Waste: How |
| Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP | AIM: GGP) presents at Mining Forum Americas 2025
Greatland Resources Limited has taken centre stage at the Mining Forum Americas Conference in Denver, Colorado, where it unveiled its latest corporate presentation. Greatland used the conference to showcase the strength of |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Thursday 18th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, AtlasClear, Apollomics, BGM, Conduit, Educational Development, Presidio, Shuttle, Triller, Visionary Education. I take a close look at the S&P |
| Geo Exploration Limited Fully Repays CEO Loan, Becomes Debt-Free
Repayment of Interest-Free Loan to CEO and Strengthened Balance Sheet Geo Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) is pleased to announce that it has fully repaid in cash the interest-free loan of |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 18th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, |
| Bank of England Holds Rates at 4% as Inflation Pressures Persist
The Bank of England has voted to leave interest rates unchanged at 4%, as policymakers balance persistent inflation risks against signs of slowing growth. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 18th September 2025
Gold prepares for next push as US dollar weakens on Fed rate cut MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cobra Resources (COBR LN) – Pump and permeability testing |
| Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd (AIM: MSMN) Confirms Sagebrush as Flagship Helium Project
Sproule ERCE Confirms Sagebrush as a Flagship Helium Project with Significant Commercial Upside Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN), advancing helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon projects in the USA, is |
| Mkango Resources Raises £3 Million in Private Placement; Shares Jump 11%
Mkango Resources Ltd. has conditionally raised £3.0 million (C$5.6 million) through a private placement of 10 million units at 30 pence each, with each unit comprising one common share and |
| What’s happened so far – Thursday 18th September 2025
UK Stocks Mixed Ahead of Bank of England Decision UK equities opened mixed on Thursday as investors awaited the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision. The FTSE 100 edged |
| Pets at Home Shares Plunge as CEO Exits and Profits Slashed
Retailer Pets at Home shocked the City this morning by announcing the immediate departure of CEO Lyssa McGowan and slashing its profit forecast, sending shares down 20% in the last |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AAI, FMET, PALM, CMET, ZEN, HE1, PANR, MKA, SRT, VAL, PAT, TEK, IOF, BUCE & ALRT
Amazing AI (AQSE: AAI), AAI, a global fintech group specialising in online consumer loans and AI finance-related services, is pleased to provide an update on its Crypto Treasury Policy following the |
| ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR) Signs Heads of Terms with Bold Gold for Creswick Joint Venture
Joint venture heads of terms to advance the Creswick Gold Project, Victoria ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce |
| Markets Expect Bank of England to Hold Rates at 4%
The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 4% when its decision is announced at midday. A surprise move would deliver a major shock to |
| Amazing AI plc (AQSE: AAI) Expands Crypto Treasury Policy to Diversified Asset Basket
Amazing AI PLC has announced an update to its Crypto Treasury Policy, expanding beyond Bitcoin to include a diversified basket of digital assets. The company said it intends to build |
| Defence Holdings PLC (LSE: ALRT) to Host Broadcast with Senior Leadership Team
Defence Holdings PLC (LSE: ALRT), the UK’s first listed software-led defence company, today confirms that it will host a broadcast on Monday, 22 September 2025 at 10:00am (UK time). The |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Wednesday 17th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Alset, Appollomics, Boxlight, Conifer, Co-Diagnostics, Flux, Healthy Choice, Kalaris, Splash Beverage, Triller, and Webtoon. Below I walk through key |
| Rome Resources: Maiden Resource Estimate Imminent as New Tin Zone Emerges — An Investor Report
Rome Resources has released fresh assay data from its Mont Agoma and Kalayi licences, and management now expects a maiden resource estimate for the Mont Agoma Main zone to be |
| Empire Metals Strengthens Pitfield Titanium Project with Key Appointment and Ongoing Testwork
Empire Metals Limited (LON:EEE; OTCQX:EPMLF), has announced the appointment of a Marketing Manager to help advance its flagship Pitfield Titanium Project. The new role will focus on optimising product development and |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 17th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 17th September 2025
Gold pulls back after touching record highs as Fed meeting in focus MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Anglo signs deal with Codelco |
| Zak Mir talks to Charles Dickson, CEO of Roadside Real Estate
We spoke with Charles Dixon, CEO of Roadside Real Estate, to unpack the company’s latest moves: a strategic disposal, operational hires and an explicit push into the energy forecourt/roadside retail |
| Amazon Announces Above-Inflation Pay Rise for UK Staff
Amazon has unveiled an above-inflation pay rise for tens of thousands of its UK employees, a move likely to attract scrutiny from the Bank of England amid ongoing concerns about |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: EEE, PALM, FMET, COBR, LEX, PREM, AMS, HEMO, REE, TRU, NXQ, GFRD, HERC, MOON, QED, FDBK, ZEN, GST, FAB & SOLG
Yesterday, Empire Metals Limited (EEE), the resource exploration and development company, said it would like to respond to recent sharp decline in the Company’s share price and would like to clarify that |
| Inflation Dashes Hopes of BoE Rate Cut as Traders Push Forecasts Into 2026
Hopes of an immediate interest rate cut by the Bank of England have all but evaporated after UK inflation held stubbornly above target in August. The ONS reported inflation at |
| Hemogenyx Shares Surge 26% on Positive Phase I CAR-T Trial Update for AML
Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals has announced encouraging progress in its Phase I clinical trial of HG-CT-1, a CAR-T cell therapy targeting relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults. The company confirmed that |
| Premier African Minerals Moves to Optimisation Phase at Zulu Lithium Project
Premier African Minerals has issued an update on its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project, following the completion of the commissioning test phase. The company confirmed it will now conduct a |
| Altona Rare Earths Advances Monte Muambe Project with Fluorspar and Gallium Potential
Altona Rare Earths PLC has provided a project update confirming that its upcoming JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Monte Muambe project will include both fluorspar and gallium, with |
| Fulcrum Metals Launches Phase 3 Optimisation at Teck-Hughes Tailings Project
Fulcrum Metals PLC has kicked off Phase 3 optimisation work at its Teck-Hughes mine tailings project in collaboration with Extrakt Process Solutions. The latest stage of development is focused on |
| What happened overnight – Wednesday 17th September 2025
Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Decision Looms Asian shares traded mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited what is widely expected to be the US Federal Reserve’s first interest |
| Shortwave Life Sciences: Real Assets, Digital & Healthcare Innovation — An Investor Report
This investor report provides a detailed assessment of the strategic reset announced by Shortwave Life Sciences following a recent interview with the company’s executive leadership . In that discussion, executive |
| Zak Mir Speaks with Fiinu CEO Dr. Marko Sjoblom on New Strategic Partnership
Zak Mir caught up with Dr. Marko Sjoblom, Chief Executive Officer of Fiinu Plc, as the fintech company unveiled a major milestone in its growth journey. Fiinu has announced an |
| Gold from Waste: How Panther Metals and Fulcrum Metals are Turning Tailings into Value
A decade ago, few investors talked about mine tailings except when something went wrong. Today, tailings are back in the frame for a very different reason. They are being reimagined |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 16th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, |
| Fears Grow of Labour Presiding Over 1980s-Level Job Losses
Britain Risks 1980s-Style Jobs Meltdown, Recruiter Warns Britain could be heading towards a 1980s-style employment crisis under Labour, as rising taxes and a sustained slump in hiring threaten to crush |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 16th September 2025
Gold as Fed rate decision looms and eyes turn to retail sales China cracks down on coal and steel output as factory deflation eases MiFID II exempt information – see |
| UK State Pension Expected to Climb £560 Under Triple Lock
State Pension Set for £560 Rise Next Year, Adding Pressure on Reeves The state pension is on track to rise by £560 from April 2026, putting additional strain on Chancellor |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: MFG, BANK, GUN, WCAP, MAST, BLD, FNTL, MPAL, THR, AAU, CNS, JTC, KAV, EST & OPTI
Daily Mail: Labour’s first ‘one-in, one-out’ migrant deportation to France ‘is abandoned after last-minute legal challenge’ Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: There is little point having pronouncements from politicians, or a democracy, if they |
| Bank of England Poised to Keep Rates on Hold
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Jobs Market Weakness The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) |
| What happened overnight – Tuesday 16th September 2025
Asian Markets Higher as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Lift Global Sentiment Asian shares traded mostly higher on Tuesday, following record closes on Wall Street and rising expectations that the US |
| Vault Ventures (AQSE: VULT) Updates on Digital Asset Treasury and Share Issuance
Vault Ventures PLC has announced the purchase of 47.48 ETH, increasing its total Ethereum holdings to 818.85 ETH. Ethereum now represents approximately 87.7% of the company’s digital asset treasury, with |
| Smarter Web Company Appoints Coinbase Institutional as Bitcoin Custody Partner
The Smarter Web Company PLC Appoints Coinbase Institutional as a Custody Partner The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed technology company and the |
| Synergia Energy (AIM: SYN) Provides Update on Cambay PSC Operations
Synergia Energy Ltd has provided an operational update on its Cambay Production Sharing Contract (PSC), onshore India, where the company holds a 50% working interest. The company confirmed that due |
| ECR Minerals uncovers untapped gold potential at Blue Mountain — an investor report
In a significant operational update, ECR Minerals has released the first tranche of assay results from its recent drill sampling campaign at Blue Mountain in Queensland. The company’s chairman, Nick |
| Mendell Helium Begins De-watering at Rost 1-26 Well — Early Gas Flow Confirmed
Mendel Helium CEO Nick Tulloch joins StockBox to share a major update on the Ross 126 well in Kansas. Dewatering has officially begun — and helium gas is already flowing |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Monday 15th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Allied Gaming, Biosig, Conifer, Entero, Envirotech, GD Culture, Hyperion, iSpecimen, Sonnet, and Wolfspeed. In today’s chart rundown, I take |
| UK and US Unveil Nuclear Deal with First Site Planned for Hartlepool
The UK and the United States have announced a landmark nuclear energy partnership aimed at developing a new generation of nuclear power plants to boost energy security and accelerate the |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 15th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, Anglo Eastern, Contango, Cora, Fiinu, Hemogenyx, Great Southern, Ingenta, IMC, ImmuPharma, Mast, Orosur, Renalytix, Rc365, tinyBuild. |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 15th September 2025
Gold holds near record highs as traders wait for Fed meeting MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Alamos Gold (AGI CN) – Sale of Turkish assets to focus |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: RENX, RMR, SAL, ING, GGP, CORA, GNIP, CMET, HUI & HAMA
Renalytix (RENX), a precision medicine diagnostics company, with kidneyintelX.dkd, the only FDA-approved and Medicare reimbursed prognostic test to support early-stage risk assessment in chronic kidney disease, announced that it has signed |
| Greatland Resources Highlights Growth Strategy at Mining Forum Americas
Greatland Resources Limited has taken centre stage at the Mining Forum Americas Conference in Denver, Colorado, where it unveiled its latest corporate presentation. For those interested, the full presentation is |
| Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin, Zinc, and Copper Intercepts at Mont Agoma
Rome Resources Plc has released assay results from drilling at the Mont Agoma prospect, part of the Bisie North Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The program continues to |
| Hamak Gold Strengthens Advisory Board with Appointment of Brittany Kaiser
Hamak Gold Limited has announced the appointment of Brittany Kaiser to its Advisory Board, joining founding member Dr. Arthur Laffer. This strategic addition comes shortly after the company’s announcement in |
| HyProMag USA Advances Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Project in Texas
HyProMag USA’s flagship rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing hub in Texas is making strong progress, with EPCM Detailed Design now 25% complete. The design incorporates advanced grain boundary diffusion |
| ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR) Confirms Gold Mineralisation at Queensland Prospect
Extensive zones of gold mineralisation confirmed in early drilling at Blue Mountain ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, announces the first set |
| Mendell Helium PLC (AQSE: MDH) De-watering begins at Rost 1-26 well in Fort Dodge, Kansas, U.S.A
De-watering begins at Rost Well Mendell Helium is pleased to announce that the de-watering process has commenced at M3 Helium Corporation’s (“M3 Helium”) Rost 1-26 well in Fort Dodge, Kansas |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 14th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, Artemis, Atome, Bradda, Cizzle, Defence, EQTEC, Fulcrum, Great Western, Harena, Hemogenyx, ImmuPharma, Mast, Shuka, Trellus. In |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 14th September 2025
There was a certain back to school feeling in the stock market and beyond, something which normally ties in with my birthday on September 7. That I was 59 focused |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 14th September 2025
After a shaky mid-week dip, the AIM All-Share index ended the week 0.5pc higher, closing at 769.74 following a late rally. The FTSE 100 closed Friday’s session down 14 points |
| Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 15th September – 19th September 2025
Week Ahead: Central Bank Decisions and Packed UK Corporate Diary The coming week will be dominated by interest rate decisions from major central banks, with the US Federal Reserve, the |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 13th September 2025
After a shaky mid-week dip, the AIM All-Share index ended the week 0.5pc higher, closing at 769.74 following a late rally. The FTSE 100 closed Friday’s session down 14 points |
| Hunting for the Next Havieron: FDR, GEO, ROCK, WSBN, RCR & GGP The Next Billion-Dollar Story
Investing in small-cap mining exploration companies is always a gamble. These juniors often operate on the edges of established mining districts, hoping a single drill hole will transform them from |
| Defence Holdings: From Rebrand to Reality
Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) has delivered one of the market’s most striking share price recoveries in 2025. After drifting at just 0.0625 pence in May, the stock surged above |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Friday 12th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Alset, Biosig, Forward, Maze, Next, Opendoor, Optical Cable, ProKidney, Profusa, and reAlpha. In this update, I take a quick, |
| ATOME PLC (AIM: ATOM) shares jumped 25% on 10-Year Offtake Deal With Yara
ATOME PLC (AIM: ATOM) shares surged on Friday after the company signed a definitive 10-year offtake agreement with Yara International ASA, covering the full 260,000 tonnes per year of low-carbon |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 12th September 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 12th September 2025
Copper breaks higher as Freeport’s Grasberg remains suspended following incident MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below G2 Goldfields (GTWO CN) – C$50m equity raise to progress Oko-Ghanie gold |
| Tim McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer of ImmuPharma PLC talks to Zak Mir
Zak Mir talks to Tim McCarthy, CEO of Immupharma, the speciality biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops peptide-based therapeutics, announcing the filing of a groundbreaking new patent application for its |

