Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 11th January 2026

The FTSE 100 ended the week at a new record high.  London’s benchmark index advanced 0.8% to close at 10,124.60 points, with gains led by Glencore. Precious metals edged higher

Every major financial collapse of the last century has followed the same five-stage sequence. It happened in 1929, 1987, 2000, and 2008. Today, those stages are visible again. For investors,

2025 was a year where narrative began to separate from delivery across the AIM and Aquis energy space. In several cases, long-dated assets moved closer to sanction or first production,

2025 was the year AIM showed its resilience, rising nearly 10pc after enduring years of higher interest rates in the wake of the pandemic and continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

The biotechnology market has delivered a mixed landscape in 2025, shaped by shifting investor sentiment, ongoing regulatory pressures, and the continued search for differentiated clinical assets. Against this backdrop several

The FTSE 100 ended the week at a new record high, buoyed by reports of a potential mega-merger between two of the world’s largest mining groups. London’s benchmark index advanced

When Words Travel Faster Than Thought We live in a strange moment. Words have never been easier to publish, yet being understood feels harder than ever. A thought forms, fingers

US equities edged modestly higher as investors awaited a potential ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States on the legality of tariffs imposed during the presidency of Donald

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,

Precious metals rise again amid continued volatile trading as gold stabilises higher MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Energy Fuels (UUUU US) – Toliara updated feasibility study results

Alliance News: Glencore (GLEN) led the way on the FTSE 100 and jumped 8.5% after it said it is in preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto (RIO) about a possible combination of some or

    Hydrogen Utopia KSA formed and ready for action  Another major stepping stone in the deployment of InEnTec Technology HUI, a pioneering company converting non-recyclable mixed waste plastic, tyres and

International headlines this week spotlight intensifying geopolitical debate over Greenland’s future, spurred by renewed calls from U.S. policymakers for America to acquire influence and possible control of the island’s territory

Eden receives its first authorisation in South America, in one of the world’s largest wine-exporting markets Eden Research plc (AIM: EDEN), a leader in sustainable biopesticide and biocontrol technologies, is

The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points higher on Friday, according to spread betting firms, as the index looks to conclude the first full trading week of the

ValiRx plc (AIM: VAL), a life sciences company focusing on early-stage cancer therapeutics and women’s health and The Royal Institute for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University (“McGill”), a Canadian based

Strong Cobre performance provides sustainable revenue and operational stability to enable continued advancement of the Redmoor Tungsten-Tin-Copper Project Strategic Minerals plc (AIM: SML; USOTC: SMCDF), an international mineral exploration and

PULSAR HELIUM REPORTS ADDITIONAL HIGH-PRESSURE GAS ENCOUNTER AT JETSTREAM #5 AND OUTLINES UPCOMING TESTING PROGRAM Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased

India has purchased approximately 168 billion dollars worth of Russian crude oil since the onset of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to data compiled by the Finland-based

Cambodia has extradited to China a billionaire businessman accused of orchestrating an extensive cryptocurrency fraud operation that allegedly involved trafficked workers forced to defraud victims worldwide from labour camps. Chen

The United States has announced plans to maintain indefinite control over sanctioned Venezuelan oil sales as Washington prepares to ease restrictions on the South American nation’s crude exports to global

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Lithium prices press higher as Australian spodumene hits $1,825/t SC6 MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cobra Resources (COBR LN) – Manna Hill geophysics helps drill targeting ECR

The new year rally in global stock markets appears to have lost momentum, with investors turning more cautious amid fresh corporate and macroeconomic concerns. European markets traded lower on Wednesday

AB Foods (ABF), which owns retailer Primark and a range of food manufacturing businesses, said it expected to deliver growth in adjusted operating profit and adjusted EPS in the current financial

BAE Systems led gains on the FTSE 100 in early trading, emerging as the index’s strongest performer after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to significantly increase military spending. Shares in

The FTSE 100 opened lower as global markets reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest actions on the international stage. Investor sentiment weakened after reports

Asian equities were mostly lower on Thursday as Wall Street’s early New Year rally lost momentum. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.6pc to 51,117.26, led lower by technology stocks.

Completion of the Acquisitions and Admission to AIM, Change of Company website, Director Shareholding and TVR Mobile Streams plc, {to be renamed Gana Media Group plc} the AIM quoted mobile content

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LON: GENF) said it made solid operational progress during 2025, advancing multiple programmes across aging, metabolic disease and gene therapy, while laying the groundwork for a more

The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 40 points lower on Thursday, according to spread betting firms, extending its pullback from Tuesday’s record high while remaining above the 10,000

Reykjavík, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gold Production for YE 2025 of ~6.6koz1 above the mid-point of the annual 6-7koz guidance range And Award of Impact Benefit Agreement (“IBA”) TORONTO, ONTARIO

Quantum Helium Limited said non-executive director Graham Duncan has purchased 39,300,000 ordinary shares at 0.039p per share. The shares were acquired between December 29, 2025, and January 7, 2026, increasing

Institutional support positions ECR for next stage of growth ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, announces that it has conditionally raised £1.5

Gold and silver prices could face renewed pressure later this month as large institutional investors rebalance commodity indices, highlighting how technical flows can rival fundamentals in driving short-term price moves,

British investors pulled a record £6.71bn from global equity markets last year, as months of pre-Budget uncertainty triggered a stock market exodus more than twice the scale seen around the

The FTSE 100 fell back on Wednesday, snapping a four-day winning streak that had carried the index above the 10,000 mark for the first time, as heavyweight energy stocks tracked

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Tin scales recent highs as Myanmar production remains muted and Indonesia disruptions persist MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below ECR Minerals (ECR LN) – Initial gold production at

(Alliance News) – Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) on Wednesday confirmed it intends to return around GBP1.6 billion to shareholders through a special dividend following the completion of the sale of the Essential

Shares in Galantas Gold Corp (AIM: GAL, TSX-V: GAL, OTCQX: GALKF) are on the move, 170% rises at the time of writing from the previous close of 10.25p in early London

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LON: PRD) has reported a sharp uplift in production in Trinidad, with daily oil output rising by 19% to 367 barrels per day as

Asian markets were mixed as investors balanced expectations around global interest rates with lingering uncertainty over recent developments in Venezuela and geopolitical risk. Major Japanese and South Korean benchmarks pulled

Greatland Resources has delivered a strong end to 2025, lifting both gold and copper output while sharply bolstering its already formidable cash position. The miner reported preliminary production of 86,273

The FTSE 100 looks set to ease back at the open, with futures pointing to a drop of around 28 points as investors step back after Tuesday’s record-breaking run. After

First two drill holes have both returned significant gold intersections  Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR), the AIM quoted gold exploration company focused on West and Central Africa, is pleased to provide

Winston Tailings Project: Metallurgical Testwork Extrakt Process Solutions Appointed for Metal Extraction Testwork Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce that the Company has secured an experienced team to commence initial mining operations at

The UK stock market has delivered its strongest session in six months, capping a remarkable run with another record close. The FTSE 100 finished the day up 118 points at

The Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed to another fresh record, lifted by strong gains in Amazon. The US blue-chip index rose 0.5% to 49,221.13, extending its rally after breaking through

Donald Trump has claimed credit for the latest surge in US stock markets, arguing that his trade war—and the tariffs that underpin it—are the driving force behind Wall Street’s record

Copper surged to fresh record highs as fears over Donald Trump’s tariff plans tightened an already strained global market. The industrial metal climbed as much as 3.1% to $13,387 a

Dear Shareholders, As we enter 2026, I’d like to share my optimism and excitement for First Class Metals (FCM). Last year brought record-breaking precious metal prices and a surge in

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,

Oil prices are set for a slide back into the mid to high $50s this year as swelling supplies collide with sluggish global growth, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley.

Copper hits new record as market tightens on US inventory hoarding and supply disruptions MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Caledonia Mining (CMCL LN) – Zimbabwe’s gold royalty

Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI), a pioneering company converting non-recyclable mixed waste plastic, tyres and hazardous waste materials into hydrogen, carbon-free fuels, and new materials, announced that it has signed a MOU

China has quietly become one of the biggest drivers of Britain’s electric car revolution. More than one in four electric vehicles sold in the UK last year were made in

Asian markets delivered a strong performance on Tuesday, led by record-setting gains in Japan, as momentum from Wall Street’s rally continued to ripple through global equities. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose

Ajax Resources has moved into execution mode at its Eureka Gold and Copper Project, with drilling now imminent at one of its most prospective targets in Argentina. The AQSE-listed explorer

KEFI Gold and Copper has finally pulled the trigger on its long-awaited flagship project, securing a heavyweight funding package that clears the path to production. The AIM-listed miner has successfully

Jubilee, the Zambia copper-focused producer, is pleased to announce that, following completion of the sale of its South African Chrome and PGM Operations, the Company has now received the second

Good morning. UK markets are flirting with rarefied territory as blue-chip stocks set their sights on another record-breaking session. Whether the FTSE 100 can decisively clear the 10,035.18 peak set

Oriole Resources is opening the doors to investors as it looks to showcase a growing portfolio of gold assets across West and Central Africa. The AIM-listed explorer will host an

Record High Full-Year Electricity Generation and Revenues Achieved Quantum Data Energy PLC (LON: MAST) is pleased to announce, further to its RNS announcement dated 9 December 2025, that its 100%

Pennpetro Energy plc (LON: PPP), the company focused on developing strategic traditional and transition energy projects, announces a shareholder call with management on 15 January 2026 at 18.30-19.30 UK time.

Britain’s blue-chip stock market has crossed a historic threshold, with the FTSE 100 closing above 10,000 points for the first time ever. The FTSE 100 ended the session at 10,004

Copper surged to a fresh record as fears over Donald Trump’s escalating tariff agenda triggered a global squeeze on supplies. The industrial metal climbed as much as 4.3%, pushing through

GEO Exploration (AIM: GEO) has offered an intriguing early glimpse into the potential scale of its Juno Project, even if the first drill results stop short of delivering headline grades.

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,

Defence shares struck a high note at the open in London, powering to the top of the leaderboard and standing out as some of the strongest performers on the FTSE

Copper prices jump on the LME today despite stronger US dollar MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Happy new year! Aterian plc* (ATN LN) – Trading profits from

Oil prices extended their decline after the removal of Nicolas Maduro opened the door for Venezuela to revive its battered crude industry and potentially bring more supply onto global markets.

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas spent much of the second half of the year under pressure, with the shares trading just below 10 pence in July before drifting to around

Auction Technology (ATG) announced that it has received a series of unsolicited, opportunistic and highly conditional possible offers on behalf of funds and/or investment vehicles managed or advised by FitzWalter, ATG’s

Oil prices retreated while precious metals surged after the US captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid, a development that rattled energy markets but sent investors rushing toward

Good morning. The tone at the open looks decisively upbeat, with early spread-betting signals pointing to a 61-point lift for the Footsie on Monday—enough to haul the index back above

Balthaga Project Saudi Arabia: Exploration Update Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM:POW, OTCQB:POWMF), the London-listed mineral exploration company and project incubator with a global project portfolio, and its majority held subsidiary

Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) has pressed the reset button on its deal with Canmax Technologies, buying itself more time on the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project. The company has

PULSAR HELIUM ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF MICHIGAN HELIUM EXPLORATION ASSETS-FOCUSED GAS EXPLORATION COMPANY Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium exploration and development company, is pleased

The second half of 2025 was a reminder of how quickly sentiment can swing in small-cap mining, and how sharply the market can reprice companies when a technical story turns

2025 was the year AIM showed its resilience, rising nearly 10pc after enduring years of higher interest rates in the wake of the pandemic and continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

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,

The Venezuelan oil sector has languished for years under the weight of chronic underinvestment, deteriorating infrastructure and endemic corruption. Following recent military action in Caracas that resulted in the detention

The 2026 Vibe Author @ZaksTradersCafe Another year of Zaks Traders Café and another year, no doubt, of the constant online bashing and bullying that has not only been received in

Gold prices could climb above $5,100 an ounce in 2026, according to analysts at RBC Capital Markets, who argue the metal’s role as a hedge and portfolio diversifier was further

2025 was a strong year for many precious metals stocks, driven by the sustained rally in the price of gold and silver, both of which reached multi-year highs. Demand for coal

Donald Trump announced that the United States carried out air strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, flying them out of the country. According to Trump,

Gold prices could climb above $5,100 an ounce in 2026, according to analysts at RBC Capital Markets, who argue the metal’s role as a hedge and portfolio diversifier was further

2025 was a year where narrative began to separate from delivery across the AIM and Aquis energy space. In several cases, long-dated assets moved closer to sanction or first production,

China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles. Earlier this week, Tesla took the unusual step of releasing sales guidance ahead of its official

Yellow weather warnings have been issued as wintry conditions move south-eastwards across England and Wales. Rail passengers have been warned not to travel as snow and ice disrupt transport across

2025 was a strong year for many precious metals stocks, driven by the sustained rally in the price of gold and silver, both of which reached multi-year highs. Demand for coal

WTI (Feb) $57.42 -53c, Brent (Mar)* $60.85 -6c, Diff -$3.65 +27c*. USNG (Feb) $3.69 -28c, UKNG (Feb)** 75.0p +2.11p, TTF (Feb) €28.46 +€28.46 +€0.385. *Expiry of Brent February contract. **Expiry

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,