Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 12th March 2023

Last week I alluded to the way that the best stock market adage is to buy in November and sell at the end of February. Author @ZaksTradersCafe In fact, buying

On Sunday, Aramco the oil giant from Saudi Arabia, announced a yearly net profit of $161.1 billion for 2022, setting a new record with a 46% increase from the previous

Altona Rare Earths has announced its move to the standard section of the main market from Aquis following a successful £2mln fundraise, consisting of a £1.72mln share placing at 5p

On Saturday night, Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, was considering intervening to bail out British tech start-ups affected by the bankruptcy of a US bank. Silicon Valley Bank UK, the British

After revealing that it had billions of dollars tied up in the now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank, Circle Internet Financial, the parent company of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies, has

The French nuclear safety authority, ASN, has mandated that EDF carry out inspections on approximately 200 pipe weldings throughout its 56-reactor fleet. This comes after the discovery of three new

The AIM All-Shares Index slipped 3.34% to 836.98 over the week, slightly worse than the FTSE 100 index, which lost 2.58% to 7,742.36. WANDisco shares were a little moved, but

On Friday, Silicon Valley Bank was closed by US regulators as panicked customers withdrew $42bn, equivalent to a quarter of its total deposits, in just one day. The bank’s failure

Due to an escalating controversy regarding Gary Lineker’s impartiality, more presenters and pundits have left the BBC’s Football Focus and Final Score shows, resulting in their cancellation at the last

Unite, the trade union has confirmed that offshore workers in Apache, Shell, and Harbour Energy are preparing to strike imminently due to pay issues. Over 150 members of Sparrows Offshore

BP CEO Bernard Looney’s compensation package more than doubled to £10 million in 2022, as the company recorded record profits due to high oil and gas prices. The package includes

Next week, the executives of Centrica and Ofgem will be summoned to appear before MPs. This comes after British Gas was discovered to have been compelling vulnerable customers to use

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, Borders, Baron, Firering,

Financial institutions in London and across Europe have been hit hard by concerns about the US banking sector, leading to a plunge in stock markets. On Thursday, the FTSE 100

Power Metal has made an announcement that its founder and CEO, Paul Johnson, will be stepping down from his role with immediate effect, and a management reshuffle will follow his

The FTSE 100 suffered significant losses in early trading on Friday due to heavy declines in US stocks, particularly in the banking sector. At 8:20 am, London’s primary index was

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and

During his visit to the UK to discuss internet regulation with legislators, Will Cathcart, head of WhatsApp at Meta, stated that the app would not compromise its end-to-end encryption, even

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that Peterhouse Capital Limited has been appointed as the Company’s sole corporate broker with immediate

Hickory-1 Well Spudded Highlights · Drilling of the Hickory-1 exploration well has commenced. · Initial surface hole to be drilled to ~3,500 feet, cased and BOP system tested. · Hickory-1

WTI (Apr) $76.66 -92c, Brent (May) $82.66 -63c, Diff -$6.00 +29c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Apr) $2.55 -13c, UKNG (Apr) 103.79p -8.65p, TTF (Apr)  €40.82 -€2.58. Oil price Slightly more drift

EDF Energy, a subsidiary of France’s state-owned EDF (EDF.PA), announced on Thursday that it would extend the operational lifespan of its Hartlepool and Heysham 1 nuclear power plants in the

Pantheon Resources plc, an oil and gas company quoted on AIM with a 100% working interest in all its oil projects spanning approximately 153,000 acres on the Alaska North Slope

Bens Creek Group plc (AIM: BEN), the firm that owns a metallurgical coal mine supplying the steel industry in North America, has announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Murat

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, Atlantic Lithium, Avacta, Firering,

Atex Lithium Tantalum Project Acquisition: Firering Increases Stake in Atex Lithium Project to 90%; Issue of Equity Firering, an exploration company focusing on critical minerals, announces that it has increased

Atlantic Lithium Limited (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11, OTCQX: ALLIF, “Atlantic Lithium” or the “Company”), the funded African-focussed lithium exploration and development company targeting to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine, issues

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Ananda (ANA) announced it has agreed to acquire MRX

Harbour Energy, a major North Sea oil producer, has reported a significant decline in profits as it faced hefty windfall taxes. The company’s pre-tax profits stood at around $2.4bn (£2bn),

Block Energy plc, the exploration and production company focused on Georgia, announces completion of the farm-out of part of licence XIB to Georgia Oil and Gas Limited (“GOG”). As announced

Synergia Energy Ltd (the “Company” or “Synergia”) is pleased to provide the following update concerning the Cambay C-77H well. Extensive evaluation of the artificial lift options for the C-77H well

First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK metals exploration company seeking large scale metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo & Sunbeam land holding is pleased to announce

WTI (Apr) $77.58 -$2.88, Brent (May) $83.29 -$2.89, Diff -$5.71 -79c.  Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Apr) $2.68 +11c, UKNG (Apr) 112.44 +4.44p, TTF (Apr) €43.4 +€1.69. Oil price Oil tanked yesterday

The UK’s financial regulator is maintaining its efforts to clamp down on illegal crypto ATMs. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has utilized its enforcement powers to investigate various East London

Rail strikes may soon be called off as the RMT has announced that it will hold a referendum to determine whether its members will accept a new pay deal. The

MPs have issued a damning report stating that the UK tax authority’s decision to close its task force aimed at recovering fraudulent and faulty claims made on the government’s Covid-19

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, Borders, Capital Metals, Critical,

Completion of Engineering and Design for the Morocco Offshore Gas Development Project Progressing the Anchois development to deliver the first gas Chariot Limited (AIM: CHAR), the Africa focused transitional energy

The FTSE 100 index experienced a decline, with Admiral leading the fall due to the motor insurer reducing its full-year dividend. The blue-chip FTSE 100 lost 0.2%, and the sentiment

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Greatland Gold (GGP) announced the results of its 2022

Prospectivity of targets confirmed Significant gold and multi-element geochemical anomalism detected High-grade silver and copper mineralisation intersected Greatland Gold plc (AIM:GGP; Greatland or Company) is pleased to announce the results of its 2022

Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR), the Rocky Mountain oil and gas company focused on responsible resource development and carbon-neutral operations, is pleased to provide an update on operations on the

Angus Energy (AIM: ANGS) is pleased to announce that the second compressor is now fully commissioned and processing gas for export. Well, completion continues on the sidetrack well SF7V with

POLB 001 patent portfolio strengthened through granting of US patent Key highlights · Patent granted for use of certain p38 MAP kinase inhibitors for the treatment of hypercytokinaemia · Allows

The UK’s Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers’ union has cancelled a strike scheduled against Network Rail next week, following the receipt of a fresh pay proposal from the employer. In

WTI (Apr) $86.18 +35c, Brent (May) $80.46 +78c, Diff -$6.50 +35c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Apr) $2.57 -43.7c, UKNG (Apr) 108.0p -4.0p, TTF (Apr) €41.705 -€1.69. Oil price Since I have

Naheed Memon, CEO of Oracle Power, discusses the latest MOU with Chinese utility giant CET on the Green Hydrogen Project. Strategic MoU for Green Hydrogen Project with World’s Largest Utility

Amid a cold snap sweeping Britain, power plants in the country have been directed to generate more electricity and emergency coal generators have been activated as a precautionary measure against

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, First Class, Metal,

ReNeuron, Angus Energy, Caracal Gold, Bidstack, and Atlantic Lithium have not performed as hoped. Where next? By: Charles Archer As an avid investor in high-risk FTSE small-cap stocks, I always

Zak Mir talks to Colin Bird, Executive Chairman, Xtract Resources, in the wake of the mining study by independent consultants Optimal Mining Solutions (Pty) Ltd to examine the economics of

The housing market experienced a surge in prices last month. This was due to the combined effect of lower mortgage rates and enhanced consumer confidence, leading to a more stable

Strategic MoU for Green Hydrogen Project with World’s Largest Utility Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), a developer of green hydrogen production through its joint venture Oracle Energy Limited (“Oracle Energy”),

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Xtract Resources (XTR) updated on the mining study by

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce the establishment of Muchai Mining (Pvt) Limited (“Muchai Mining”), an 80% owned Zimbabwean operating subsidiary

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LSE: PRD), the Jersey based Oil and Gas Company with near-term gas operations focussed on Morocco, announces an update on the proposed testing of

York, U.K. 7 March 2023: Abingdon Health plc (AIM: ABDX), a leading international lateral flow contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), announces the granting of an additional patent for its

Caspian Explorer The Board is pleased to announce that the contract chartering the Caspian Explorer has been signed. Background The Caspian Explorer is the Group’s bespoke drilling vessel capable of

Drill Contract Issue of Equity at 2.25p – Molopo Farms Complex 2023/23 Drill Programme Power Metal Resources PLC (LON: POW) the London-listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its

The first two months of the year saw a rise in Russia’s budget deficit due to a decline in oil and gas revenues and sanctions imposed as a result of

Greatland Gold PLC (AIM: GGP) reported that it is making strides towards generating production and cashflow from the Havieron mine, as it maintains a strong financial position with £59.8 million

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, Amur, B90, Amte,

Over the weekend, Bitcoin (BTC) failed to recover significant losses from the end of the week and instead traded within a range in the mid-US$22,000s. On Friday, the BTC/USDT pair

Plexus Holdings PLC (AIM: POS) has received a specialized project application for its proprietary POS-GRIP wellhead equipment and sealing technology, securing a £5 million order to be deployed within the

Amur Minerals Corporation (“Amur” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it, together with its wholly owned subsidiary Irosta Trading Limited (“Irosta”), has completed the previously announced (5 August

A review of the mineral exploration potential of the Ditau Project, Botswana, has been carried out for Kavango by Dr. Hamid Mumin, Professor and Former Chair of the Department of

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Cornish Metals (CUSN) updated on progress at the South

BP’s US boss has rejected claims that the company is capitalising on surging oil prices by compromising its green ambitions. Despite announcing a reduction in emissions targets, from 35% to

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, announces that it was notified on 3 March 2023 that Gathoni Muchai Investments Limited (“GMI”), a company associated with

Audited Financial Results for the Year Ended 30 September 2022 Power Metal Resources plc (LON:POW) the London-listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its global project portfolio announces its

Results Summary for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2022 Greatland Gold plc (AIM:GGP; Greatland or Company) is pleased to report its financial results for the half-year ended 31 December

IOG plc (“IOG”, or “the Company”), (AIM: IOG.L) confirms that the Blythe H2 well was spudded at 3.20 am on Sunday 5th March. The well is being drilled by the

Pantheon Resources plc (“Pantheon” or “the Company”), the AIM-quoted oil and gas company with a 100% working interest in all of its oil projects spanning c. 153,000 acres adjacent and

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, Active, Cizzle, Coro,

While we still have the FTSE 100 / blue chips near the top of the range, much to the chagrin of the doomsters, Conservative Government haters, Remainers, and many more,

London’s results season is still underway with life insurers Aviva and L&G, bookmaker Entain, cybersecurity specialist Darktrace, and sausage roll maker Greggs all set to release results this week. In

On Monday, one of the UK’s largest privatised water companies will argue in the Supreme Court that it should not be held responsible by private landowners and individuals for sewage

Leading European industrialists have stated that Europe should shift its focus from subsidizing fossil fuel consumption to reducing demand and transitioning to renewable energy sources. According to Philippe Delorme, the

During his attendance at a G20 meeting of foreign ministers, Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, made a statement at the ‘Raisina Dialogue’ in Delhi regarding the Ukraine conflict, which was

Sources familiar with the matter have informed Reuters that Russia intends to seal and mothball its ruptured undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines, with no immediate plans for repair or reactivation.

London’s results season is still underway with life insurers Aviva and L&G, bookmaker Entain, cybersecurity specialist Darktrace, and sausage roll maker Greggs all set to release results this week. In

According to reports, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a move that could result in an increase in production and

On Tuesday, Baron Oil PLC (AIM: BOIL) published a competent person’s report (CPR) on its Chuditch asset in Timor-Leste. The independent assessment confirmed the potential commercial viability of the asset

Germany and Italy have caused disruption to a proposed European Union to ban on new petrol and diesel cars as they demand exceptions to protect their influential automobile industries. Diplomats

ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce that following completion of the Blue Moon drilling campaign, the MIDAS

Last month, Russia experienced a 20% increase in energy revenues due to a taxation adjustment, rather than a surge in exports. However, these revenues remained significantly below last year’s monthly

According to reports, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a move that could result in an increase in production and

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, Conroy, Caracal, Ironveld,

IOG plc (“IOG”, or “the Company”), (AIM: IOG.L) provides a summary of its FY2022 annual reserves and resources review. This review involves a technical reassessment by the Company’s subsurface team

Jeremy Hunt is expected to extend the government’s energy price guarantee at its current level for three more months, preventing household bills from increasing by an average of £500 from

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating the London Metal Exchange’s (LME) handling of a contentious short squeeze in the nickel market that occurred last year. The FCA has opened

Avation (AVAP), the commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, announced unaudited results for the six months ended 31 December 2022. Revenue and other income reduced to $55.3 million (2021: $60.1 million).

FTSE small-cap stocks remain my favoured high-risk investments. Here are 10 to consider for 2023. By: Charles Archer After an extremely successful 2022, and having covered dozens of speculative AIM

The Board of Vast Resources today announces that Craig Harvey, Technical Director, has notified the Board of his intention to step down as a director of the Company which will

Another flash blog today from Fort Lauderdale and as yesterday I am briefly covering today’s news and of course more to come where necessary. Author @mgrahamwood No and finally of

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, Angus, Aterian, Blu,

MARU has increased its stakes in key projects and now counts both Southern Jade Resources and Q Global Commodities Group as backers. And its AIM listing is approaching. By: Charles Archer

CALGARY, ALBERTA (March 2, 2023) – Touchstone Exploration Inc. (“Touchstone”, “we”, “our”, “us” or the “Company”) (TSX, LSE: TXP) reports that the Company has completed drilling the Royston-1X exploration well

The troubled digital real estate agent, Purplebricks, has announced that it is up for sale due to a significant decline in its share price, dropping its value from a peak

The chip maker based in Cambridge, previously a constituent of the FTSE 100 until 2016, is getting ready to go public in New York. Reports indicate that British technology company