Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 9th August 2026

The Stock Market And The Fate Of The UK Economy Author @ZaksTradersCafe During the week, the below graph of the number of companies listed on the main market of the

Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and

When Australian Gold and Copper (ASX: AGC) was last examined, the investment case was centred on the transformation of Achilles from a greenfields discovery into a defined mineral resource. The

When Galileo Mining (ASX: GAL) defined the maiden resource at its Callisto discovery in October 2023, it established that the company’s wholly owned Norseman ground contained a significant and unusual

The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, rounding off a positive week for London equities as unexpectedly weak US employment data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate increases.

Potentially AI PLC (AIM: AGI) has announced that registrations for early access to its consumer AI application have reached 25,000, with more than two-thirds of sign-ups recorded in the past

Oxford Biomedica (LON: OXB) has lowered its full-year 2026 revenue and profitability guidance after changes in customer ordering patterns and delays at its US facility, despite reporting record new client activity

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,

Talisman Metals PLC (AIM: TLM) has reported significant copper and silver channel sampling results from its Tirzzit Project in Morocco, strengthening the case for a potentially extensive sediment-hosted copper-silver system

US roundtable meeting with Trump and mining / metals industry executives scheduled for today at 3:00 PM EDT MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Ltd (AMRQ LN)

Genel Energy PLC (LON: GENL) shares surged 23% to 61.48p after the Kurdistan-focused oil producer rejected a £202 million takeover approach from Norwegian rival DNO. DNO has now taken its

The Telegraph: The Cambridge diversity scramble that led to Arday fiasco: University accused of ‘going through the motions’ when it appointed its youngest black professor Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: To paraphrase the 1st law of

Arrow Exploration Corp (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) has reported encouraging results from three new wells at its Icaco field in Colombia, with the latest horizontal well producing at an initial

Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) announced that its CEO, Richard Lloyd, purchased 716,913 ordinary shares on market at an average price of 2.78 pence per share on August 6, 2026.

The FTSE 100 is expected to open marginally lower on Friday as investors weigh fresh US trade measures, rising oil prices and the prospect of market-moving US employment data later

Amaroq Ltd (LSE and NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF) has commenced a focused scout diamond drilling programme at its Minturn iron-copper-gold prospect in Northwest Greenland, providing the first direct test

MedPal’s (AIM: MPAL) July trading update gave investors the clearest indication yet that its digital-health ambitions are being supported by real operating revenue. The company reported an annualised recurring revenue

The FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday despite a strong batch of corporate earnings, while the FTSE 250 reached a record closing high, supported by sharp gains in WPP and

EasyJet (LON: EZJ) is set to be acquired by US private equity group Apollo for £5.7 billion after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew from the takeover battle. The airline has accepted

Georgina Energy PLC (LON: GEX) has confirmed that final pre-drill site works are underway at its Hussar EP513 project in Western Australia, keeping the planned September 2026 drilling programme on

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,

Copper hits new high as US looks likely to update shortly on the new copper tariff MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below American Tungsten & Antimony (AT4 AU)

Wellnex Life Limited  (ASX/AIM: WNX) topped the market leaderboard after its shares surged 84% following the announcement of a binding agreement to sell its Pain Away business to Mentholatum Australasia for

(Alliance News) – Stocks in London are set to open marginally higher on Thursday as investors monitored developments around the Strait of Hormuz while assessing another busy slate of corporate earnings.

Tekcapital plc (AIM: TEK) shares climbed 20% in early trading after the intellectual property investment company reported record first-half results, driven by a sharp increase in portfolio valuations and profitability.

Freedom Holding Corp. has completed one of the largest steps in its international expansion strategy, closing the acquisition of a controlling stake in Turkish Bank A.Ş. The transaction reflects a

London stocks are expected to edge higher on Thursday as investors monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz while digesting another busy day of corporate earnings. Futures indicate the FTSE

Jersey Oil & Gas  (AIM: JOG) has secured a six-month extension to the Second Term of its P2170 Verbier licence, aligning it with the P2498 Buchan licence as work continues

Helix Exploration (AIM: HEX, OTCQB: HEXFF) has provided an operational update confirming continuous helium sales from its Rudyard facility in Montana and ongoing revenue generation from tolling operations at the

The FTSE 100 closed modestly higher on Wednesday as strong gains from Next and mining stocks outweighed weakness in Asia-focused financial companies. The blue-chip index added 8.92 points, or 0.1%,

Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday as hopes of progress in Middle East peace talks helped offset sharp losses in SpaceX and AMD. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 180

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,

Copper prices rise as Chinese warehouse stocks fall and uncertainty builds over key copper output MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Asiamet (ARS LN) – KSK copper project

Strategic Minerals (AIM: SML) has commenced what it believes is the largest continuous surface diamond drilling programme undertaken in Cornwall and Great Britain this century, as it advances the Redmoor

London BTC Company Limited (BTC), the London Stock Exchange main market-listed company announced new assay results received from its Amonett-Frank Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, USA. The Company also announced the completion of assay verification across

ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR) has provided an operational update on its 50%-owned Maddens Gold Project in Queensland, with multiple development programmes advancing as the company moves closer to gold production.

Marechale Capital PLC (AIM: MAC) shares jumped 12% in early trading after its wholly owned subsidiary, Blubird Global, launched a second-generation tokenisation platform, digital asset registry and marketplace. The platform

Ajax Resources (AQSE: AJAX) has started the environmental permitting process for its planned maiden drilling campaign at the Pereira Velho Gold Project in Alagoas, Brazil. The company has appointed a specialist

London stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday as optimism over a potential agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted investor confidence and

Mendell Helium (LON: MDH) has reported further operational progress across its Rost 1-26, Rost 2-26 and Brobee assets in Kansas, with production from both Rost wells expected to begin following

When Galileo Mining (GAL: ASX) defined the maiden resource at its Callisto discovery in October 2023, it established that the company’s wholly owned Norseman ground contained a significant and unusual

The FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday as optimism over renewed Middle East diplomacy pushed oil prices lower, offsetting weakness in the energy sector and boosting mining stocks. The blue-chip

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,

Copper approaches $14,000/t as US imports and sulphuric acid supply issues tighten the market MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bradda Head Lithium (BHL LN) – Solar agreement

Zak Mir talks to Jason Drummond, CEO of Medpal (AIM: MPAL), as the AI-native digital health and pharmacy group provided a trading update for July 2026, the first month in

There is a particular kind of RNS that makes experienced investors sit up. Not a trading update, not a placing, but the announcement that the people running a business would

The Telegraph: Burnham allows Pc Harper’s killers to walk free early. Criminals guilty of manslaughter eligible for release halfway through sentence following PM’s review of scheme. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: It has been reported

MedPal AI PLC (AIM: MPAL) shares rose 19% after the AI-powered digital health company reported a record July, with all three of its recurring revenue streams contributing to growth for

BP PLC (LON: BP) more than doubled its second-quarter profit as stronger oil and gas prices, improved refining margins and a better trading performance offset lower production and increased exploration write-offs.

Sound Energy PLC (AIM: SOU) has completed the sale of Sound Energy Meridja Limited to Managem SA, following shareholder approval and satisfaction of the remaining conditions attached to the transaction.

Genedrive PLC (AIM: GDR) has announced that its Genedrive® MT-RNR1 ID Kit has been implemented at Erasmus MC University Medical Center in Rotterdam, expanding the international adoption of its rapid

London stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors weigh renewed US-Iran diplomatic developments alongside another strong set of banking results from HSBC. The FTSE 100 is forecast

Defender Tungsten Project Drilling Update Addison Mining Services Engaged as Competent Person Ahead of Imminent Drilling Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (AIM: GWMO / Euronext Growth: 8GW / OTCQB: GWMOF), a

The FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday despite stronger European and US markets, as a sharp sell-off in AstraZeneca overshadowed improving investor sentiment driven by easing Middle East tensions and

The internet is woven into almost every aspect of daily life. From paying monthly bills to catching up with family on video calls, Canadians inadvertently store masses of personal details

Wall Street opened firmly higher on Monday, with technology stocks leading a broad-based rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 604 points, or 1.2%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.7%

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,

Sulphuric acid squeeze reshapes copper supply as prices halve from peak MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arctic Minerals (ARCT ST) – Hennes Bay Project drilling ongoing with

Capita plc (CPI) today announced that it has secured a five-year extension for its two Transport for London (TfL) Road User Charging contracts. The extensions run from October 2026 to September 2031, with

Georgina Energy PLC (LON: GEX) shares climbed 23% in early trading after the company raised a further £500,000, taking its total recent equity fundraising to £2 million. The additional investment

BSF Enterprise Signs US Joint Venture Deal to Commercialise T-Rex Leather™ BSF Enterprise PLC (LON: BSFA) shares surged 47% after the company signed heads of terms for a proposed US

More than £15 billion was wiped from AstraZeneca’s market value on Monday after reports that the pharmaceutical group has held talks over a potential US$400 billion merger with US rival

Kavango Resources PLC (LON: KAV) has started live processing at its Hillside gold project in Zimbabwe following the installation of a 50-tonne-per-day processing plant, marking the transition from construction into

ECR Minerals PLC has launched a large-scale, multi-phase reconnaissance and target-generation programme across its 80%-owned Tuckanarra Gold Project in Western Australia. The campaign will be carried out in collaboration with

PULSAR HELIUM PROVIDES UPDATE ON TIMETABLE FOR DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT FOR HELIUM LIQUEFACTION PLANT Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR) (TSXV: PLSR) (OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, provides an update on

Quantum’s 3D Seismic and Reprocessing Programme Defines Multi-Year Activity Pipeline Technical evaluation delivers a growing portfolio of near-term and high-impact helium and oil exploration opportunities. Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE)

The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Monday, buoyed by renewed hopes for US-Iran diplomacy and a sharp fall in oil prices. Futures point to London’s blue-chip index

When Australian Gold and Copper (ASX: AGC) was last examined, the investment case was centred on the transformation of Achilles from a greenfields discovery into a defined mineral resource. The

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,

Two years after generative AI jolted boardrooms awake, pressure on banks, insurers, and payments companies has only intensified. Margin squeeze, real-time settlement, and always-on customer expectations have fused into a

One of the interesting characteristics of financial markets is that they often feel the quietest just before they become the most interesting. Andrew Webley As we move through the summer,

The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record. The blue-chip index fell 29.22 points (0.3%) to close at 10,868.05, after earlier touching a

 “I am the new Prime Minister” Author @ZaksTradersCafe There are not many times that you can say that anything is as funny, or funnier than “Only Fools And Horses” but

Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and

A standard UK TV licence currently costs £180 a year for a colour television and £60.50 for a black-and-white set. However, households that do not watch or record live television

Seven massive tech companies now control a third of the US stock market, and they are all betting your future on artificial intelligence. Whether you realize it or not, your

UK petrol prices are expected to climb to their highest level of the year this weekend after renewed US attacks on Iran pushed global oil and fuel markets higher. The

The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record, as investors locked in profits following a strong week and rising global bond yields weighed