{"id":115987,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 11th August 2024","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2024-08-11T12:03:04+00:00","modified":"2024-08-11T12:03:04+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-11th-august-2024/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-11th-august-2024.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-11th-august-2024.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Exclusive Interviews","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-11-at-09.40.23.webp?fit=1200%2C798&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"Global stock exchanges have experienced a roller coaster ride as fears of a [US recession triggered a global sell-off](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-stocks-plummet-as-recession-fears-spark-a-global-sell-off/), which has gradually been reversed. The AIM All-Share declined by 0.6% over the week to 766.48, while the [FTSE 100](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ftse-100-rallies-into-the-weekend-as-market-sentiment-improves/) appears poised to end the tumultuous five-day period roughly where it began.\n\nIn the UK, the [FTSE 100 demonstrated its defensive nature this week](https://www.share-talk.com/jp-morgan-predicts-that-the-ftse-100-will-emerge-as-the-winner-amidst-the-stock-market-turmoil/), with declines being quickly bought into. Surprisingly, none of the FTSE 100 stocks are more than 10% lower than they were a week ago, and over half have risen in the past five days.\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 11th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-11th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-11th-august-2024/) Two-Tier Stock Market The stock market is of course divided between the blue chips and the rest, who do not have the ability to walk on water during boom and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-11th-august-2024/) |\n| [Ondo Insurtech’s Craig Foster Video update on the US expansion and recent success](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtechs-craig-foster-video-update-on-the-us-expansion-and-recent-success/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtechs-craig-foster-video-update-on-the-us-expansion-and-recent-success/) Ondo InsurTech PLC (LSE: ONDO), recognized for its home insurance claims prevention technology, reported a 29% revenue increase, with a 41% rise in recurring revenue from software and services. Foster [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtechs-craig-foster-video-update-on-the-us-expansion-and-recent-success/) |\n| [UK is contemplating requiring tech companies to delete ‘legal but harmful’ content following recent riots.](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-is-contemplating-requiring-tech-companies-to-delete-legal-but-harmful-content-following-recent-riots/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-is-contemplating-requiring-tech-companies-to-delete-legal-but-harmful-content-following-recent-riots/) The UK government is reconsidering implementing controversial powers to compel internet companies to remove “legal but harmful” content. This comes as the first prison sentence was handed down to an [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-is-contemplating-requiring-tech-companies-to-delete-legal-but-harmful-content-following-recent-riots/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 10th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-10th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-10th-august-2024/) Global stock exchanges have experienced a roller coaster ride as fears of a US recession triggered a global sell-off, which has gradually been reversed. The AIM All-Share declined by 0.6% [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-10th-august-2024/) |\n| [ BizTech & Zaks Traders Café “Weekend Markets” video podcast, Saturday 3rd August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-zaks-traders-cafe-weekend-markets-video-podcast-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-zaks-traders-cafe-weekend-markets-video-podcast-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) Welcome to the latest episode of WeekendMarkets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next. Enjoy… “Weekend Markets: Banksy Special” from the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-zaks-traders-cafe-weekend-markets-video-podcast-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) |\n| [The FTSE 100 rallies into the weekend as market sentiment improves.](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ftse-100-rallies-into-the-weekend-as-market-sentiment-improves/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ftse-100-rallies-into-the-weekend-as-market-sentiment-improves/) The FTSE 100 continued its upward trend on Friday, driven by a broad rally across cyclical sectors such as miners, housebuilders, and retailers. Defensive stocks also saw gains, with Unilever [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ftse-100-rallies-into-the-weekend-as-market-sentiment-improves/) |\n| [JP Morgan predicts that the FTSE 100 will emerge as the ‘winner’ amidst the stock market turmoil.](https://www.share-talk.com/jp-morgan-predicts-that-the-ftse-100-will-emerge-as-the-winner-amidst-the-stock-market-turmoil/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/jp-morgan-predicts-that-the-ftse-100-will-emerge-as-the-winner-amidst-the-stock-market-turmoil/) The FTSE 100 is set to end the week more robustly than the US, as Britain’s leading stock index becomes a safe haven amid global market turmoil. Despite being down [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/jp-morgan-predicts-that-the-ftse-100-will-emerge-as-the-winner-amidst-the-stock-market-turmoil/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 9th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-9th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-9th-august-2024/) 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,  Ascent, Avacta, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-9th-august-2024/) |\n| [Hargreaves Lansdown agrees to a £5.4 billion takeover](https://www.share-talk.com/hargreaves-lansdown-agrees-to-a-5-4-billion-takeover/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hargreaves-lansdown-agrees-to-a-5-4-billion-takeover/) A consortium of private equity groups has offered £11.40 per share for the UK’s largest retail investment platform. Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK investment platform that pioneered direct stock and fund [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hargreaves-lansdown-agrees-to-a-5-4-billion-takeover/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 9th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-9th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-9th-august-2024/) Copper prices climb on cooling US recession fears MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below First Tin (1SN LN) – Permitting process starts for Taronga project, NSW Galileo Resources [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-9th-august-2024/) |\n| [Vinanz Limited – Vinanz Boosts Iowa Bitcoin Mining Capacity](https://www.share-talk.com/vinanz-limited-vinanz-boosts-iowa-bitcoin-mining-capacity/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/vinanz-limited-vinanz-boosts-iowa-bitcoin-mining-capacity/) New York, London, August 9, 2024, Vinanz Limited (US OTCQB: VINZF and AQSE: BTC in London) the publicly listed Bitcoin mining company with US and Canadian Bitcoin mining operations, announces that it has [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/vinanz-limited-vinanz-boosts-iowa-bitcoin-mining-capacity/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TERN, BOOM, EQT, HUM & GLR](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tern-boom-eqt-hum-glr/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tern-boom-eqt-hum-glr/) Tern (TERN) specialises in supporting high-growth, early-stage, disruptive Internet of Things technology businesses. It announced the sale of  1.7%  of its shareholding in Device Authority for a total cash consideration [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tern-boom-eqt-hum-glr/) |\n| [Brace for several more months of market turmoil, warns Wall Street bank](https://www.share-talk.com/brace-for-several-more-months-of-market-turmoil-warns-wall-street-bank/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/brace-for-several-more-months-of-market-turmoil-warns-wall-street-bank/) The turmoil in global markets could persist for months, a Wall Street bank has cautioned, due to efforts to unwind heavily squeezed “carry trades.” Analysts at Bank of New York [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/brace-for-several-more-months-of-market-turmoil-warns-wall-street-bank/) |\n| [Galileo Resources (AIM:GLR) New drill programme for Shinganda](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-aimglr-new-drill-programme-for-shinganda/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-aimglr-new-drill-programme-for-shinganda/) Galileo Resources PLC (AIM: GLR) has announced the appointment of a contractor for its Phase 3 drill program at the Shinganda project in Zambia. This reverse circulation drilling initiative will [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-aimglr-new-drill-programme-for-shinganda/) |\n| [Hummingbird Res. (LON:HUM) Q2-2024 Operational and Trading Update and TVR](https://www.share-talk.com/hummingbird-res-lonhum-q2-2024-operational-and-trading-update-and-tvr/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hummingbird-res-lonhum-q2-2024-operational-and-trading-update-and-tvr/) Hummingbird (AIM: HUM) announces its operational and trading update for the second quarter ending 30 June 2024 (“Q2-2024”). Operational update Group Production ·      Q2-2024 Group production totalled 19,855 ounces of gold [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hummingbird-res-lonhum-q2-2024-operational-and-trading-update-and-tvr/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Friday 9th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-9th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-9th-august-2024/) Asian shares are closing a challenging week on a positive note, with Japanese stocks nearing a full recovery from Monday’s significant losses. Meanwhile, the yen declined as markets reduced the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-9th-august-2024/) |\n| [ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Salary Sacrifice, Admission of Shares and TVR](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-salary-sacrifice-admission-of-shares-and-tvr-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-salary-sacrifice-admission-of-shares-and-tvr-2/) ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce an extension of the directors’ salary sacrifice scheme as well as the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-salary-sacrifice-admission-of-shares-and-tvr-2/) |\n| [The pound is on course for its steepest losses in nearly a year due to fears of a U.S. recession.](https://www.share-talk.com/the-pound-is-on-course-for-its-steepest-losses-in-nearly-a-year-due-to-fears-of-a-u-s-recession/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-pound-is-on-course-for-its-steepest-losses-in-nearly-a-year-due-to-fears-of-a-u-s-recession/) The pound is on track for its longest losing streak in nearly a year as concerns about a potential U.S. recession re-emerge in financial markets. Sterling has fallen nearly 1% [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-pound-is-on-course-for-its-steepest-losses-in-nearly-a-year-due-to-fears-of-a-u-s-recession/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 8th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-8th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-8th-august-2024/) 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, Deliveroo, Greatland, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-8th-august-2024/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 8th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-8th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-8th-august-2024/) EVs, hybrids exceed 50% of China car sales for first time MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Allied Gold (AAUC CN) – $53m streaming agreement with Triple Flag [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-8th-august-2024/) |\n| [Greatland Gold ASX listing hinges on potentially buying back in Havieron from JV partner Newmont.](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-asx-listing-hinges-on-potentially-buying-back-in-havieron-from-jv-partner-newmont/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-asx-listing-hinges-on-potentially-buying-back-in-havieron-from-jv-partner-newmont/) Greatland Gold remains eager for its ASX listing, which was postponed last year, contingent on progress in potentially buying back a majority stake in the Havieron gold project from JV [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-asx-listing-hinges-on-potentially-buying-back-in-havieron-from-jv-partner-newmont/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: EARN, GEX, JLP, PREM, MET1, POW, PRD, GLR & BZT](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-earn-gex-jlp-prem-met1-pow-prd-glr-bzt/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-earn-gex-jlp-prem-met1-pow-prd-glr-bzt/) EARNZ (EARN), an AIM Rule 15 cash shell which is seeking acquisitions in the energy services sector, announced that EARNZ Holdings Limited has conditionally agreed to acquire under two separate sale [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-earn-gex-jlp-prem-met1-pow-prd-glr-bzt/) |\n| [Prospex Energy PLC (AIM:PXEN) Result of Oversubscribed WRAP Retail Offer](https://www.share-talk.com/prospex-energy-plc-aimpxen-result-of-oversubscribed-wrap-retail-offer/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/prospex-energy-plc-aimpxen-result-of-oversubscribed-wrap-retail-offer/) Result of Oversubscribed WRAP Retail Offer and TVR PDMR Notifications Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN), the investment company focused on European gas and power projects, is pleased to confirm, further [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/prospex-energy-plc-aimpxen-result-of-oversubscribed-wrap-retail-offer/) |\n| [Mining, Minerals & Metals plc (to be re-named Georgina Energy plc) Operational Update](https://www.share-talk.com/mining-minerals-metals-plc-to-be-re-named-georgina-energy-plc-operational-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mining-minerals-metals-plc-to-be-re-named-georgina-energy-plc-operational-update/) Mining Minerals & Metals plc (to be re-named Georgina Energy Plc) GEX.L is pleased to announce the following operational update. Following the successful completion of the acquisition and re-admission to the LSE, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mining-minerals-metals-plc-to-be-re-named-georgina-energy-plc-operational-update/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Thursday 8th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-8th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-8th-august-2024/) Asian shares showed mixed results following declines on Wall Street, as recent market volatility continued to unsettle investors. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 closed down 1% at 34,727.86, while Australia’s S&P/ASX [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-8th-august-2024/) |\n| [U.S. Faces 45% Chance of Recession as Stocks Decline Again](https://www.share-talk.com/u-s-faces-45-chance-of-recession-as-stocks-decline-again/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/u-s-faces-45-chance-of-recession-as-stocks-decline-again/) Wall Street is increasingly predicting that the U.S. will plunge into a recession within the next year as the global stock market downturn continues. JP Morgan has raised the probability [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/u-s-faces-45-chance-of-recession-as-stocks-decline-again/) |\n| [Metals One PLC (LON:MET1) Update re PEA for Finland – Black Schist Project](https://www.share-talk.com/metals-one-plc-lonmet1-update-re-pea-for-finland-black-schist-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/metals-one-plc-lonmet1-update-re-pea-for-finland-black-schist-project/) Metals One (AIM: MET1), which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, announces it has awarded the contract to undertake a formal Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the Finland – Black Schist Ni-Cu-Co-Zn [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/metals-one-plc-lonmet1-update-re-pea-for-finland-black-schist-project/) |\n| [John Wood Former CEO Harland & Wolff has criticised the UK government’s lack of commitment](https://www.share-talk.com/john-wood-former-ceo-harland-wolff-has-criticised-the-uk-governments-lack-of-commitment/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/john-wood-former-ceo-harland-wolff-has-criticised-the-uk-governments-lack-of-commitment/) John Wood, the recently departed chief executive of Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC (AIM: HARL), has criticized the UK government for its lack of commitment to the iconic yet [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/john-wood-former-ceo-harland-wolff-has-criticised-the-uk-governments-lack-of-commitment/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Challenger Energy Group, Prospex Energy & Predator Energy](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-challenger-energy-group-prospex-energy-predator-energy/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-challenger-energy-group-prospex-energy-predator-energy/) WTI (Sep) $73.20 +26c, Brent (Oct) $76.48 +18c, Diff -$3.28 =8c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Sep) $2.01 +6c, UKNG (Sep) 90.0p +1.45p, TTF (Sep) €36.085 -€0.1. Oil price Oil, like most [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-challenger-energy-group-prospex-energy-predator-energy/) |\n| [ECR Minerals Plan Diamond Drill Program for gold at Tambo](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plan-diamond-drill-program-for-gold-at-tambo/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plan-diamond-drill-program-for-gold-at-tambo/) The video discusses ECR Minerals’ plans to initiate a diamond drilling program for gold evaluation at Tambo, Victoria, set for Q4 2024. This decision follows promising soil sampling and rock [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plan-diamond-drill-program-for-gold-at-tambo/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 7th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) 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, Avacta, Celtic, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 7th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) Gold pulls back as US dollar bounces after BoJ statement on no more rate hikes MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals (ADT1 LN) – Paul Cronin, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) |\n| [Oriole Resources (AIM:ORR) Discovers Potential New Zone at Bibemi](https://www.share-talk.com/oriole-resources-aimorr-discovers-potential-new-zone-at-bibemi/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oriole-resources-aimorr-discovers-potential-new-zone-at-bibemi/) Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR) has identified a new mineralized zone within the license areas of its Bibemi project in Cameroon. Sampling at the new prospect, Lawa West, revealed 17 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oriole-resources-aimorr-discovers-potential-new-zone-at-bibemi/) |\n| [Predator O&G Hldgs (LON:PRD) Rigless testing update](https://www.share-talk.com/predator-og-hldgs-lonprd-rigless-testing-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/predator-og-hldgs-lonprd-rigless-testing-update/) Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (PRD), the Jersey-based Oil and Gas Company with near-term hydrocarbon operations focussed on Morocco and Trinidad announces an operations update. ·    Rigless testing has commenced ·    Regulatory granting of the entry [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/predator-og-hldgs-lonprd-rigless-testing-update/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HVO, SAE, ATM, ORR, MAI, PRD, KZG & BRH](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-sae-atm-orr-mai-prd-kzg-brh/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-sae-atm-orr-mai-prd-kzg-brh/) Yesterday hVIVO (HVO), a fast-growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, announced that Octopus Investments had raised its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-sae-atm-orr-mai-prd-kzg-brh/) |\n| [Global stock sell-off stabilizes following intervention by the Bank of Japan](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stock-sell-off-stabilizes-following-intervention-by-the-bank-of-japan/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stock-sell-off-stabilizes-following-intervention-by-the-bank-of-japan/) The global stock market rout has stabilized after the Bank of Japan assured that it will not raise interest rates while financial markets remain unstable. Asian markets extended their rally [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stock-sell-off-stabilizes-following-intervention-by-the-bank-of-japan/) |\n| [Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Notice of Results and Investor Presentation](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-minerals-ltd-aim-tsxv-nasdaq-iceland-amrq-notice-of-results-and-investor-presentation-3/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-minerals-ltd-aim-tsxv-nasdaq-iceland-amrq-notice-of-results-and-investor-presentation-3/) TORONTO, ONTARIO – 7 August 2024 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development company with a substantial land package of gold and strategic mineral [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-minerals-ltd-aim-tsxv-nasdaq-iceland-amrq-notice-of-results-and-investor-presentation-3/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Wednesday 7th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) Asian shares rallied after the Bank of Japan’s deputy governor assured that interest rates would not be raised if markets remain unstable, alleviating investor concerns following a recent surge in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-7th-august-2024/) |\n| [MetalNRG secures additional working capital as its team explores reverse takeover opportunities.](https://www.share-talk.com/metalnrg-secures-additional-working-capital-as-its-team-explores-reverse-takeover-opportunities/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/metalnrg-secures-additional-working-capital-as-its-team-explores-reverse-takeover-opportunities/) MetalNRG (LON: MNRG), a natural resources and energy company, has announced the raising of £244,000 through the issuance of convertible loan notes (CLNs). These CLNs carry an annual coupon rate [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/metalnrg-secures-additional-working-capital-as-its-team-explores-reverse-takeover-opportunities/) |\n| [Bitcoin in recovery mode after the previous day’s wipeout](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-in-recovery-mode-after-the-previous-days-wipeout/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-in-recovery-mode-after-the-previous-days-wipeout/) Bitcoin was in recovery mode on Tuesday after plummeting to a six-month low of $49,000 on Monday. Risk assets of all types experienced a mass sell-off on Monday due to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-in-recovery-mode-after-the-previous-days-wipeout/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 6th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) 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, Anglo Asian, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) |\n| [ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Diamond Drilling Programme planned for Tambo](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-diamond-drilling-programme-planned-for-tambo/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-diamond-drilling-programme-planned-for-tambo/) Planning Underway for Diamond Drilling Programme at Tambo, Victoria ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to provide an update on [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-diamond-drilling-programme-planned-for-tambo/) |\n| [Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) EP 145 Update](https://www.share-talk.com/mosman-oil-gas-aimmsmn-ep-145-update-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mosman-oil-gas-aimmsmn-ep-145-update-2/) Helium and Hydrogen project work programme now underway with Greenvale Energy Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, has received notification of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mosman-oil-gas-aimmsmn-ep-145-update-2/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 6th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) Gold recovers on greater volatility in global equity and US Treasury markets MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – Tailings dam wall raise [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) |\n| [Genedrive (AIM:GDR) shares fall 10% following CEO departure](https://www.share-talk.com/genedrive-aimgdr-shares-fall-10-following-ceo-departure/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/genedrive-aimgdr-shares-fall-10-following-ceo-departure/) Genedrive PLC (AIM: GDR) shares dropped 10% after the announcement that CEO James Cheek has left the company by mutual agreement. Dr. Gino Miele, formerly the chief scientific officer, has [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/genedrive-aimgdr-shares-fall-10-following-ceo-departure/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: OBE, PEG, EPP, EXR, HE1, VLG, KEFI, OBI, GRL & EGT](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obe-peg-epp-exr-he1-vlg-kefi-obi-grl-egt/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obe-peg-epp-exr-he1-vlg-kefi-obi-grl-egt/) Oberon Investments Group (AQSE: OBE), the boutique investment management, wealth planning and corporate broking group, announced that it has conditionally raised approximately £2.5 million at a price of 3.5 pence. Author [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obe-peg-epp-exr-he1-vlg-kefi-obi-grl-egt/) |\n| [FTSE 100 rebounds after recession fears wipe £40bn off the index](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rebounds-after-recession-fears-wipe-40bn-off-the-index/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rebounds-after-recession-fears-wipe-40bn-off-the-index/) The FTSE 100 joined the broader market rebound a day after recession fears in the United States triggered a brutal sell-off. The blue-chip index rose by 0.3%, recovering slightly after [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rebounds-after-recession-fears-wipe-40bn-off-the-index/) |\n| [Helium One Global Ld (AIM:HE1) Successful deepening of Itumbula West-1 well](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ld-aimhe1-successful-deepening-of-itumbula-west-1-well/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ld-aimhe1-successful-deepening-of-itumbula-west-1-well/) Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, is pleased to provide the following update on Itumbula West-1 (“ITW-1”) operations. Highlights ·    The Company has successfully re-entered and deepened [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ld-aimhe1-successful-deepening-of-itumbula-west-1-well/) |\n| [Ofwat to penalize Thames, Northumbrian, and Yorkshire for a ‘catalogue of failures’ regarding illegal discharges](https://www.share-talk.com/ofwat-to-penalize-thames-northumbrian-and-yorkshire-for-a-catalogue-of-failures-regarding-illegal-discharges/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ofwat-to-penalize-thames-northumbrian-and-yorkshire-for-a-catalogue-of-failures-regarding-illegal-discharges/) Thames, Yorkshire, and Northumbrian Water face record fines totalling £168 million for a “catalogue of failures” involving illegal sewage discharges into rivers and the sea, following the industry regulator’s largest-ever [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ofwat-to-penalize-thames-northumbrian-and-yorkshire-for-a-catalogue-of-failures-regarding-illegal-discharges/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Tuesday 6th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged over 10% just a day after triggering market tumbles in Europe and on Wall Street. While Asian markets were mostly higher, many European indices [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-6th-august-2024/) |\n| [European Green Trns. (AIM: EGT) Commencement of Drilling at Olserum REE Project](https://www.share-talk.com/european-green-trns-aim-egt-commencement-of-drilling-at-olserum-ree-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/european-green-trns-aim-egt-commencement-of-drilling-at-olserum-ree-project/) European Green Transition (AIM: EGT), a company developing green economy assets in Europe which aims to capitalise on the opportunity created by the green energy transition, is pleased to announce that the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/european-green-trns-aim-egt-commencement-of-drilling-at-olserum-ree-project/) |\n| [Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) Sale and Purchase Agreement Signed for Kilifi](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-sale-and-purchase-agreement-signed-for-kilifi/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-sale-and-purchase-agreement-signed-for-kilifi/) Share Sale and Purchase Agreement Signed for the Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) an African-focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that the Company [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-sale-and-purchase-agreement-signed-for-kilifi/) |\n| [Wall Street stocks plummet as recession fears spark a global sell-off.](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-stocks-plummet-as-recession-fears-spark-a-global-sell-off/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-stocks-plummet-as-recession-fears-spark-a-global-sell-off/) Wall Street stocks tumbled at the opening bell amid growing fears of an impending US recession. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plummeted by 6.4%—its worst single-day fall since the pandemic began—intensifying [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-stocks-plummet-as-recession-fears-spark-a-global-sell-off/) |\n| [The week of 5th-9th August 2024- Payrolls plateau. Nikkei plummets](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-5th-9th-august-2024-payrolls-plateau-nikkei-plummets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-5th-9th-august-2024-payrolls-plateau-nikkei-plummets/) Last week, the Bank of Japan raised interest rates, The Bank of England cut and the Fed stayed pat! Bank of Japan Governor Ueda sounded quite hawkish in his conference [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-5th-9th-august-2024-payrolls-plateau-nikkei-plummets/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 5th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-5th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-5th-august-2024/) 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,  Alkemy, Bezant, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-5th-august-2024/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 5th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-5th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-5th-august-2024/) Gold ($2,425/oz) steadies as traders position for emergency Fed rate cut after hiring slowdown MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Akobo Minerals (AKOBO OSL) – Akobo Minerals produces [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-5th-august-2024/) |\n| [Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) BOTS – New Ditau Competent Persons Report](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-bots-new-ditau-competent-persons-report/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-bots-new-ditau-competent-persons-report/) Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce the release of a new National Instrument 43-101-Technical Report (the “Technical Report”) for its 100%-owned Ditau [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-bots-new-ditau-competent-persons-report/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: KAV, MFAI, CMET, ANA, GUN, UKOG, ALK & HVO](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-kav-mfai-cmet-ana-gun-ukog-alk-hvo/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-kav-mfai-cmet-ana-gun-ukog-alk-hvo/) Kavango Resources (KAV), the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company, announced the release of a new National Instrument 43-101-Technical Report for its 100%-owned Ditau Project in Botswana. Author @ZaksTradersCafe KAV said [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-kav-mfai-cmet-ana-gun-ukog-alk-hvo/) |\n| [Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) Capital Structure and Helium Update](https://www.share-talk.com/mosman-oil-gas-aimmsmn-capital-structure-and-helium-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mosman-oil-gas-aimmsmn-capital-structure-and-helium-update/) Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, announces an updated summary of its capital structure, following recent warrant exercises and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mosman-oil-gas-aimmsmn-capital-structure-and-helium-update/) |\n| [UK Oil and Gas (AIM:UKOG) secures £1 million for hydrogen storage projects](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-and-gas-aimukog-secures-1-million-for-hydrogen-storage-projects/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-and-gas-aimukog-secures-1-million-for-hydrogen-storage-projects/) UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: UKOG) has conditionally raised gross proceeds of £1 million to develop further its hydrogen gas storage projects in Dorset and Yorkshire. Priced at 0.05p, the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-and-gas-aimukog-secures-1-million-for-hydrogen-storage-projects/) |\n| [Global stock markets experience their steepest decline since Black Monday.](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stock-markets-experience-their-steepest-decline-since-black-monday/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stock-markets-experience-their-steepest-decline-since-black-monday/) The global stock market rout has intensified, with Japan’s benchmark index experiencing its worst day since Black Monday due to fears of a US recession. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 plummeted by [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stock-markets-experience-their-steepest-decline-since-black-monday/) |\n| [Bitcoin is down more than 16% in the past 24 hours.](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-is-down-more-than-16-in-the-past-24-hours/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-is-down-more-than-16-in-the-past-24-hours/) Bitcoin plummeted amid a global market sell-off, which has heavily impacted the technology sector. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped by 11.6% to $51,410, following a 13.1% decline last week. This [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-is-down-more-than-16-in-the-past-24-hours/) |\n| [hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) Proposed Cancellation of Admission to Trading on Euronext Growth](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aimhvo-proposed-cancellation-of-admission-to-trading-on-euronext-growth/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aimhvo-proposed-cancellation-of-admission-to-trading-on-euronext-growth/) hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), a fast-growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, announces its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aimhvo-proposed-cancellation-of-admission-to-trading-on-euronext-growth/) |\n| [Kavango Resources – ZIM – New structures identified at Nara by IP](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-zim-new-structures-identified-at-nara-by-ip/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-zim-new-structures-identified-at-nara-by-ip/) Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce the interpretation of several new structures, as well as extensions to structures associated with old mines, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-zim-new-structures-identified-at-nara-by-ip/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 4th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-4th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-4th-august-2024/) 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, Altyn, ADVFN, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-4th-august-2024/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 4th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-4th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-4th-august-2024/) The AIM All-Share Index showed less vigour, declining by 1.1% over the week. A predictable market rally occurred on Thursday following the Bank of England’s first interest rate cut in 16 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-4th-august-2024/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 4th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-4th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-4th-august-2024/) Southport After a shocking week, it seems churlish to talk about the stock market. Any parent, as I am myself, will feel horror at the events in Southport, and then [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-4th-august-2024/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 4th August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-sunday-4th-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-sunday-4th-august-2024/) Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since June due to concerns that a potential recession in the US might reduce demand from the world’s largest economy. Brent crude, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-sunday-4th-august-2024/) |\n| [Aston Martin Secures £135M in Debt Financing to Bolster Production Expansion](https://www.share-talk.com/aston-martin-secures-135m-in-debt-financing-to-bolster-production-expansion/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/aston-martin-secures-135m-in-debt-financing-to-bolster-production-expansion/) Aston Martin, the iconic British luxury carmaker, has successfully raised £135 million through a debt placement to reinforce its financial position and support its ambitious production ramp-up plans. The company’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/aston-martin-secures-135m-in-debt-financing-to-bolster-production-expansion/) |\n| [Trump’s Bitcoin-themed sneakers are already listed on eBay for $2,500.](https://www.share-talk.com/trumps-bitcoin-themed-sneakers-are-already-listed-on-ebay-for-2500/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/trumps-bitcoin-themed-sneakers-are-already-listed-on-ebay-for-2500/) Listings for pairs of Donald Trump’s limited-edition orange Bitcoin-themed sneakers have already appeared on eBay, with sellers hoping to sell their spots in the pre-order queue for as much as [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/trumps-bitcoin-themed-sneakers-are-already-listed-on-ebay-for-2500/) |\n| [BizTech Markets & Zaks Traders Café “Weekend Markets” video podcast, Saturday 3rd August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-markets-zaks-traders-cafe-weekend-markets-video-podcast-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-markets-zaks-traders-cafe-weekend-markets-video-podcast-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) Welcome to the latest episode of WeekendMarkets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next. Enjoy… The video “Weekend Markets: The One [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-markets-zaks-traders-cafe-weekend-markets-video-podcast-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 3rd August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) The AIM All-Share Index showed less vigour, declining by 1.1% over the week. A predictable market rally occurred on Thursday following the Bank of England’s first interest rate cut in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-3rd-august-2024/) |\n| [US oil giant Chevron abandons California after 150 years](https://www.share-talk.com/us-oil-giant-chevron-abandons-california-after-150-years/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/us-oil-giant-chevron-abandons-california-after-150-years/) One of America’s largest oil companies is set to move its headquarters out of California, citing opposition to “harsh” green policies. On Friday, Chevron announced its relocation to Houston, Texas, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/us-oil-giant-chevron-abandons-california-after-150-years/) |\n| [Vodafone-Three £15bn Merger Faces Further Delays as Watchdog Extends Investigation](https://www.share-talk.com/vodafone-three-15bn-merger-faces-further-delays-as-watchdog-extends-investigation/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/vodafone-three-15bn-merger-faces-further-delays-as-watchdog-extends-investigation/) Vodafone and Three will have to wait longer for approval of their £15bn planned merger from the UK’s competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced it has extended [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/vodafone-three-15bn-merger-faces-further-delays-as-watchdog-extends-investigation/) |\n| [Tech-heavy Nasdaq sinks in ‘old-fashioned correction’ head for the life boats](https://www.share-talk.com/tech-heavy-nasdaq-sinks-in-old-fashioned-correction-head-for-the-life-boats/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tech-heavy-nasdaq-sinks-in-old-fashioned-correction-head-for-the-life-boats/) Concerns over tech earnings and a slowing US economy hit the Nasdaq Composite index on Friday, putting it on course for a 10% decline from its early July record high, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tech-heavy-nasdaq-sinks-in-old-fashioned-correction-head-for-the-life-boats/) |\n| [Intel suffers its steepest share drop since 1982, erasing £27bn from its value.](https://www.share-talk.com/intel-suffers-its-steepest-share-drop-since-1982-erasing-27bn-from-its-value/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/intel-suffers-its-steepest-share-drop-since-1982-erasing-27bn-from-its-value/) Over $35bn (£27bn) was wiped off Intel’s value today after its quarterly results alarmed investors. Investors dumped the chipmaker, causing its shares to plummet by 28%. After Wall Street markets [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/intel-suffers-its-steepest-share-drop-since-1982-erasing-27bn-from-its-value/) |\n| [Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) Mining Permit Issued for Blesberg](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-mining-permit-issued-for-blesberg/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-mining-permit-issued-for-blesberg/) Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU), an African-focused mining and development company, is pleased to confirm that its wholly owned South African subsidiary Southern African Lithium and Tantalum Mining (Pty) Limited [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-mining-permit-issued-for-blesberg/) |\n| [Wall Street set for a steep decline at market open](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-set-for-a-steep-decline-at-market-open/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-set-for-a-steep-decline-at-market-open/) US stock markets are set to fall sharply at the opening bell amid fears that higher interest rates in the US will trigger an economic slowdown. Amazon slumped 8% in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-set-for-a-steep-decline-at-market-open/) |\n| [Cooks Coffee Company (NZX:CCC; AQUIS:COOK) announce that it has raised gross proceeds of £320k](https://www.share-talk.com/cooks-coffee-company-nzxccc-aquiscook-announce-that-it-has-raised-gross-proceeds-of-320k/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/cooks-coffee-company-nzxccc-aquiscook-announce-that-it-has-raised-gross-proceeds-of-320k/) Cooks Coffee Company Limited, the international coffee-focused café chain, is pleased to announce that it has raised gross proceeds of £320k through the issue of 4,077,761 ordinary shares. The placing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/cooks-coffee-company-nzxccc-aquiscook-announce-that-it-has-raised-gross-proceeds-of-320k/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 2nd August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-2nd-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-2nd-august-2024/) Gold soars as US Treasury yields slump on weak US labour data as recession concerns mount MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Critical Mineral Resources PLC (CMRS LN) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-2nd-august-2024/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 2nd August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-2nd-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-2nd-august-2024/) 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, ADVFN, Mosman, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-2nd-august-2024/) |\n| [UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM:UKOG) surged another 29% following RWE Letter of Support](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-gas-plc-aimukog-surged-another-29-following-rwe-letter-of-support/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-gas-plc-aimukog-surged-another-29-following-rwe-letter-of-support/) UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: UKOG) surged another 29% following a letter of support from ‘big five’ UK energy supplier RWE (ETR: RWE) for its underground hydrogen storage projects [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-gas-plc-aimukog-surged-another-29-following-rwe-letter-of-support/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: XPF, VCAP, LFT, RGG, FCM, UKOG & ITM](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-xpf-vcap-lft-rgg-fcm-ukog-itm/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-xpf-vcap-lft-rgg-fcm-ukog-itm/) XP Factory (XPF) report a second trading update for the 15months to the new March year-end. Its turnover was  £57.8m after a period of exceptional growth and development. (12 months to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-xpf-vcap-lft-rgg-fcm-ukog-itm/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Friday 2nd August 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-2nd-august-2024/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-2nd-august-2024/) Asian shares plunged after weaker-than-expected US factory data ignited fears of a worsening economic outlook. Tokyo’s Nikkei headed for its worst day in over four years, influenced by a slide [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-2nd-august-2024/) |\n| [First Class Metals (LON:FCM) Repayment of Loan and Share Placing](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-lonfcm-repayment-of-loan-and-share-placing/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-lonfcm-repayment-of-loan-and-share-placing/) Repayment of Loan, Share Placing and New Directors Share Loan First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) is a UK metals exploration company focused on the discovery of economic metal [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-lonfcm-repayment-of-loan-and-share-placing/) |\n| [Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) VFEX Listing & Subsidiary Chairman Appointment](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-vfex-listing-subsidiary-chairman-appointment/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-vfex-listing-subsidiary-chairman-appointment/) Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has engaged advisors for a planned secondary listing (the “Listing”) on the Victoria Falls [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-vfex-listing-subsidiary-chairman-appointment/) |\n| [Global Stocks Tumble Amid Fears of US Economic ‘Collapse’](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stocks-tumble-amid-fears-of-us-economic-collapse/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stocks-tumble-amid-fears-of-us-economic-collapse/) Global stock markets have plummeted due to fears that the US Federal Reserve may have delayed cutting interest rates for too long, potentially harming the world’s largest economy. Asian shares [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/global-stocks-tumble-amid-fears-of-us-economic-collapse/) |\n| [Zak Mir talks to Jonathan Owen, CEO of Metals One PLC](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-jonathan-owen-ceo-of-metals-one-plc/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-jonathan-owen-ceo-of-metals-one-plc/) Zak Mir talks to Jonathan Owen, CEO of Metals One, after the recent announcement that the company which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, said that the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-jonathan-owen-ceo-of-metals-one-plc/) |"}