Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 15th February 2026

Between 1999 and 2002, the UK government sold approximately 395 tonnes of gold, representing more than half of the nation’s official reserves. The decision was overseen by then Chancellor Gordon Brown and justified as

Building a seven-figure portfolio remains an achievable objective for investors willing to adopt disciplined wealth-building strategies, contrary to popular assumptions that substantial income alone determines financial success. Recent analysis from

Chief executives at three of Britain’s largest banking institutions have received substantial compensation packages totalling £29 million whilst their organisations continue to accelerate the closure of physical branch networks. The

Bitcoin’s recent decline, which has seen the cryptocurrency lose more than half its value since its October 2025 peak, represents a critical moment for evaluating the asset class. The digital

Autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence-driven platforms have yet to materially affect earnings in the motor insurance sector. However, Barclays has warned that equity markets are only beginning to price in

Gold and silver prices have rebounded after sharp intraday falls last week. Gold is hovering near a record weekly high, trading close to $5,000 per ounce, while silver has surged

The ‘What-If’ Advantage: Overcoming Competing Priorities with Scenario-Based Portfolio Planning For every business managing risks is the most critical and challenging task, especially in multi-project management. Why? The answer is

StockBoxMedia spoke to Darren Hazelwood, CEO of Panther Metals (LON: PALM), on its planned CSE listing, Winston tailings production strategy, and advancing exploration at Wishbone & Dotted Lake. Panther is

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

Gold rebounds post a market sell off ahead of US inflation numbers MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Largo (LGO CN) – Missed payment under the iron ore

Contango Holdings (CGO), a company focused on unlocking value from the +2 billion tonne Muchesu coal project in Zimbabwe announced it has received a proposal from PGI and Huo Investments

Georgina Energy Plc, GEX.L announces that Clear Capital Markets has published an initiation note, available on the Company’s website: https://www.georginaenergy.com/investors/results-reports-presentations/ The note reviews in depth Georgina’s Hussar and Mt Winter assets, as well

SkinBioTherapeutics plc (AIM: SBTX), shares fell around 30% after the skin health-focused life sciences company announced the resignation of its chief executive officer, Stuart Ashman. Ashman stepped down following his

Helix Exploration PLC (AIM: HEX) has resolved a minor technical issue involving the Variable Speed Drive at its Rudyard project, clearing the way for the start of helium production. The

Contango Holdings PLC (AIM: CGO) shares rose sharply in early trading, gaining around 50%, after the company announced a proposed subscription with strategic investors Pacific Goal Investments Private Limited and

Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide further information on the proposed acquisition of the Derdepoort Manganese Project (the

Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary non-offering prospectus (the “Prospectus”) with the

London stocks are expected to open higher on Friday, with investors looking ahead to key US inflation data later in the day after a broad sell-off across Wall Street and

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed a further wave of branch closures across the UK, with 95 locations set to shut between May 2026 and March 2027. The latest round of

Russian authorities have ordered a block on WhatsApp, marking an escalation in the Kremlin’s campaign to restrict access to foreign messaging services and redirect users towards state-controlled alternatives. The Meta-owned

Shares in hVIVO PLC have advanced 63% over two trading sessions, rising to 9.98p (day high 10.20p), following news that ILiAD Biotechnologies has secured $ 115 million in Series B

Investigators cracking down on so-called “dodgy” Fire TV Sticks have revealed they often search for a single keyword in private messages to help identify illegal activity. The devices, which can

Freedom Telecom International (FTI), the global telecommunications unit of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp., has signed a memorandum of understanding with e&, the UAE-based technology and telecom giant. Under the agreement, 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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,

Gold well supported over $5,000/oz despite NFPs beat, eyes on Friday CPI data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Albemarle (ALB US) – FY25 results with Kemerton LHM

CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, updated the market on the Special Lithium Operating Contract (“CEOL”) process and the role of Chief Financial

Andrew Sentance, a former rate setter at the Bank of England, said the UK was on pace for “the most dismal decade for growth in 100 years”. Business investment slumped

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LON: GENF) has reported encouraging preliminary interim results from its SLAB clinical trial assessing its SIRT6 gene therapy in aged dogs. The company said the treatment demonstrated

Helium One Global Ltd (AIM: HE1) has provided an update on progress at its Galactica Project, with the operator confirming that integrated operations at the Pinon Canyon Plant are scheduled to

Guardian Metal Resources plc has released its unaudited interim results for the six months ended December 31, 2025, reporting a loss of US$5.2 million, widening from a loss of US$1.1

Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, with benchmark indexes in Japan and South Korea hitting fresh record levels, even after Wall Street wavered overnight following a stronger-than-expected US jobs

The FTSE 100 is poised to climb into fresh record territory on Thursday, with investors looking ahead to a key batch of UK economic data, including GDP, trade balance, and

Launch of Vox AI Product & New Contract Win – The Property Buying Company Pri0r1ty Launches Next-Generation AI Voice Agent to Drive Scalable Customer Engagement Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM:

Marula Mining PLC has signed a binding term sheet to acquire an initial 50% interest, with the option to increase its stake to up to 70%, in the Tonto Tshipi

Autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence-driven platforms have yet to materially affect earnings in the motor insurance sector. However, Barclays has warned that equity markets are only beginning to price in

The global gaming industry has evolved severely over the past few years. One of its fundamental advancements is the digital game key resale business. Platforms like LootBar represent this growing

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

Nickel gains as Indonesia cuts production quotas MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – EIB to support studies on lithium production at the Uis

KEFI (KEFI) reported the signing by subsidiary Tulu Kapi Gold Mines S.C.  of a US$20 million equity-ranking-royalty with Chancery Royalty Limited. This is a key final part of the US$340 million

KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM: KEFI) has secured the full US$340 million financing package for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project, with the final key element being a US$20 million

Investing in the development of the high grade, shallow, Molly and Paranaíta Gold Projects  in Brazil Jangada Mines Plc (AIM: JAN) has raised £1.2 million before expenses through an equity

Chris O’Shea, the chief executive of Centrica (parent company of British Gas), has warned that electricity prices in Britain are on track to be higher in 2030 than they were

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) has entered into a contract with Thriving Engineering Private Limited for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a spodumene flotation plant at its Zulu

The Smarter Web Company PLC has acquired a further 15 Bitcoin for £785,773, increasing its total holdings to 2,689 Bitcoin. The company’s average purchase price now stands at £82,630 per

London stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday, following mixed performance on Wall Street and a series of weaker-than-forecast US economic reports. Futures suggest the FTSE 100 will rise

Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide-free technologies to recover precious and critical metals from historic mine waste, is pleased to announce the initiation

The pound is being weighed down by political uncertainty as Sir Keir Starmer struggles to stabilise his leadership. Michael Pfister, an analyst at Commerzbank, said it “remains questionable” whether Starmer

StockBoxMedia spoke to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals (AIM: FMET), about a major leap in recovery rates at the Teck-Hughes gold tailings project. Fulcrum Metals reports 78% recovery rates and

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

Gold hovers around $5,000/oz ahead of US employment and inflation numbers MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below ECR Minerals (ECR LN) – Raglan mine plan European Metals Holdings

Phoenix Copper shares jumped 20% after the company issued a CEO statement aimed at easing shareholder uncertainty following its recent announcement. Ryan McDermott, Phoenix’s CEO, said: ‘I recognise that our

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GenIP (GNIP), the AI-powered innovation intelligence and technology commercialisation company, reported continued momentum across corporate and academic markets, building on the operational progress detailed in its January Corporate Update and reflecting

In this interview, StockBox spoke to Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining, for a detailed update on the company’s strategy and operations heading into 2026. ➡️ RTO Termination & Focus

Wishbone Gold has won a contested ballot for a 67km² mineral title located 25km northwest of the Telfer gold mine in Western Australia, significantly expanding its tenement footprint. The new

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) has outlined an initial Phase 1 mine plan for its Raglan alluvial gold project, targeting the recovery of around 938 ounces of gold over several

London stocks are set to open slightly lower on Tuesday as investors look ahead to the start of the US earnings season and key inflation data, after markets largely brushed

Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to provide an update on the Winston Tailings Project where a series of ongoing

PULSAR HELIUM PROVIDES UPDATE ON TRANSACTION WITH OSCILLATE PLC, WARRANT EXERCISE AND TVR Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, provides an update following

Synergia Energy (AIM: SYN) has provided an update on the proposed sale of its 50% interest in the Cambay PSC onshore India. The company signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with

Building a high-grade gold portfolio in Brazil Jangada Mines Plc (AIM: JAN) has signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the high-grade Molly Gold Project in Brazil, which

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

Cloudbreak Discovery Plc (LON: CDL), a London Stock Exchange Main Market listed company, is pleased to announce that it is proceeding with the acquisition of 90% of the Paterson Gold-Copper-Molybdenum

Initial 3D Seismic Review Confirms Large Potential Leadville Helium Structure At Sagebrush Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) is pleased to provide an update on the interpretation of the recently acquired high-resolution

Gold regains $5,000/oz mark as China urges its lenders to scale down US bond holdings MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Drilling results

Kodal Minerals* (KOD LN) 0.40p, Mkt Cap £81m – Flash Note – From maiden production to scaled growth at Bougouni BUY – 0.86p CLICK FOR PDF We update on Kodal

Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM), a company aiming to be the global market leader in the rapidly developing tokenised digital markets sector, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with

First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM), the UK-listed metals exploration company focused on high-quality critical and precious metal assets in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to announce that it has elected

Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM) has raised £1.19 million through an oversubscribed placing of 1.7 million shares at 70p each. The funds will support diamond drilling at the Wishbone VMS

Phoenix Copper  (AIM: PXC) shares have plunged more than 50% after the company suspended its Executive Chairman and CFO pending an investigation into allegations over their conduct and historic payments

Fulcrum Metals (AIM: FMET) has reported major progress at its Teck Hughes tailings project, with Phase 3 optimisation trials delivering a 31% improvement in gold recovery to 78% using Extrakt’s

Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing pre|CISION®, a tumor-activated oncology delivery platform, has appointed Francis Wilson as its Chief Scientific Officer. Since joining Avacta in September

London stocks are set to open higher on Monday, with markets weighing Japan’s landslide election win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi against renewed political turmoil in the UK following the

PULSAR HELIUM REPORTS PRESSURIZED GAS ENCOUNTER AT JETSTREAM #6 AT THE TOPAZ HELIUM PROJECT, USA Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased

Gold and silver prices have rebounded after sharp intraday falls last week. Gold is up nearly 2% to $4,960 an ounce, recovering from a drop from its record $5,600 to

Finally, going from scraping by to having enough to start investing in your future feels amazing! It’s an exciting opportunity you wouldn’t want to squander through hasty decisions and short-term

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

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A major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange mistakenly transferred approximately 40 billion dollars’ worth of bitcoin to customer accounts, representing one of the largest accidental financial disbursements in digital asset history.

UK stocks rebounded alongside Wall Street as investors bought the dip in tech shares. The FTSE 100 closed the week 0.6% higher, up 60 points to 10,370, while the FTSE

Jewellery manufacturer Pandora has announced plans to transition from silver to platinum-plating across significant portions of its product range, responding to unprecedented volatility in precious metal markets. The Danish retailer,

Bitcoin has experienced a sharp decline this week, reaching its lowest level since late 2024 before mounting a modest recovery on Friday. Bitcoin briefly dipped just above $60,000 on Thursday

In this interview, Zak Mir speaks with Fulcrum Metals CEO Ryan Mee about the company’s progress in reprocessing a legacy gold mine in Canada, recent TR1 filings showing increased investor

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UK stocks rebounded alongside Wall Street as investors bought the dip in tech shares. The FTSE 100 closed 0.6% higher, up 60 points to 10,370, while the FTSE 250 gained

Update on Publication of Annual Financial Report and Suspension of Listing The Board of Neo Energy Metals is pleased to announce that the finalisation of the Company’s Annual Financial Report

Nearly $240bn has been wiped off Amazon’s value as investors grow anxious over the eye-watering sums Wall Street is pouring into AI. Shares in the e-commerce giant plunged 10% at

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