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
Small Cap Mining Outlook 2026, Who Delivered in H2 2025, Who Must Prove It Next
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
Venezuela Oil Industry Revival Could Take Decades Despite US Intervention
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
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 4th January 2025
The 2026 Vibe
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 4th January 2026
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
20 Mining Companies to follow in 2026 – Part II (F-Z)
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
Gold tipped to reach $5,100 in 2026 as investors seek hedges and diversification
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
From Re-rating to Reality: Small-Cap Energy Set-Ups for 2026
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,
BYD knocks Tesla off top spot in global EV race
China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles.
‘Do not travel’ warning as snow hits UK
Yellow weather warnings have been issued as wintry conditions move south-eastwards across England and Wales.
20 Mining Companies to follow in 2026 – Part 1 (A-E)
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
RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: FTSE 100, TAP, IES, BOKU & JLP
BBC: The FTSE 100 index has climbed above 10,000 points for the first time, passing a significant stock market milestone, on the first trading day of the year. Shares included in