Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 15th June 2025

Virgin Australia, the country’s second-largest airline, is set to make its return to public markets with a $685 million initial public offering, aiming for a June 24 listing on the

Greatland Gold’s ambitious plans for a secondary ASX cross-listing have garnered overwhelming investor interest, with the deal becoming oversubscribed at the mid-point price range during the weekend. Investment advisers Bank

Iran is seriously considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters, citing comments from Esmail Kosari, a member of the Iranian parliament’s security commission. The Strait—strategically located between Oman

Marc Sale, CEO of First Class Metals, joins StockBox to discuss the company’s latest exploration updates following a successful winter season. In this interview, Marc shares insights on the breakthrough

Britain’s stock market closed in the red on Friday, as escalating conflict in the Middle East pressured investor sentiment and dragged down share prices. The FTSE 100 ended the session

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, Gold, Coinsilium,

The upcoming week will be relatively light on corporate earnings on both sides of the Atlantic, but will be dominated by central bank activity and economic commentary. Markets will be

AIM at 30: A Legacy Under Pressure On 19 June, London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) marks its 30th anniversary—a milestone that invites both celebration and reflection. Since its inception in

Britain’s stock market closed in the red on Friday, as escalating conflict in the Middle East pressured investor sentiment and dragged down share prices. The FTSE 100 ended the session

Britain has committed a “grave strategic error” by turning its back on North Sea gas production, according to leading economist Simon French, after Israeli strikes on Iran sent oil and

Greatland Resources Limited (Greatland Resources or the Company) is pleased to announce that, pursuant to the replacement prospectus published on 30 May 2025 in connection with the ASX listing (Prospectus),

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, Gold,  Arrow,

Gold jumps towards record high as Israel strikes Iran MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals (ADT LN) – Cash and Share offer from Dundee Precious Metals

In a recent conversation with renowned investor Jim Mellon, Zak Mir delved deep into the state of the financial markets as we reach the midpoint of 2025. Jim, known as

Proposed Admission to Trading on AIM & Cancellation of Trading on AQSE Growth Market Tap Global Group plc (AQSE: TAP), an innovative digital finance hub that brings money payments and

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF), a London listed technology company, announces the purchase of additional Bitcoin as part of “The 10 Year Plan” which includes an ongoing treasury

UK Holds Back from Military Involvement Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions Britain currently has no plans to defend Israel as Iran responds to overnight Israeli strikes on its nuclear and military

Tap Global Group (AQSE: TAP), an innovative digital finance hub that brings money payments and cryptocurrency settlement services together in a single user-friendly app, announces its intention to apply for admission

Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) has announced the launch of a share buyback programme worth up to £2.7 million, signalling confidence in the company’s outlook and its 2025 growth

Oil Prices Soar as Israel Strikes Iran; Asian Markets Slide Oil prices surged on Friday after Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran, escalating tensions over Iran’s advancing nuclear programme. Brent crude, the

AFC Energy Cuts Fuel Cell Costs by 85%, Signs New Supply Deal and Targets Global Manufacturing AFC Energy PLC (AIM:AFC, OTC:AFGYF) has achieved a significant milestone in its commercialisation strategy,

Markets are bracing for a sharp downturn at the open amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with a 43-point (0.5%) fall now predicted for the FTSE 100. The decline

Oil prices surged on Friday after Israel launched a series of strikes in Iran, killing the country’s top military commander and fuelling fears of a broader conflict in the Middle

FTSE 100 hits new closing high despite weak UK growth data Today’s record close brings the FTSE 100’s gains to nearly 9% for the year, putting it ahead of the

Vinanz Limited (BTC:L) the London Stock Exchange Main Market-listed Bitcoin treasury company with active mining operations across the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce the opening of a retail offer via the Winterflood

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come under fire for allegedly using questionable figures in her spending review, after failing to explain how government departments would achieve planned savings clearly. Paul Johnson,

First Class Metals Plc Investor Webinar First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across

Voyager Technologies soars 82% in market debut, valuing firm at $3.5 billion Voyager Technologies rallied in after-hours trading on its first day as a public company, with shares closing 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, Gold, Bango,

Gold strengthens as tensions between US and Iran mount MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cornish Metals* (CUSN LN) – Grant support for South Crofty Great Southern Copper

Helix Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX, OTCQB:HHEXF) has begun mobilising a drill rig and equipment to the Inez-1 location at its Rudyard project in Montana, the company announced. Construction of the access

Shares in Phoenix Copper Ltd (AIM:PXC, OTCQX:PXCLF) jumped 45% after the company announced a letter of intent with a US-based investor for a proposed $75 million bond placement, aimed at

UK stocks declined on renewed investor caution over the country’s weakening economic outlook, following data showing a sharper-than-expected contraction in April. The FTSE 250, which is more closely tied to

Great Southern Copper plc (LSE: GSCU) continues to make exciting strides at its Cerro Negro project in Chile, particularly at the Mustasa Mine. The recent Phase 2 drilling campaign has

Alliance News: The UK economy fell at a faster pace than expected in April, numbers showed, as services output slumped. According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy fell

Strategic Engagement and Increasing Market Interest  in Monte Muambe Critical Metals ProjectS Altona Rare Earths PLC (LSE: REE), a resource exploration and development company focused on critical raw materials in Africa, is

Asian markets were mixed in early trading on Thursday, following a subdued session on Wall Street where a recent rally lost momentum. Investors showed little reaction to the latest round

HYPROMAG USA RECEIVES “MAKE MORE IN AMERICA” DOMESTIC FINANCE LETTER OF INTEREST FOR UP TO US$92 MILLION FROM US EXIM BANK London / Vancouver: June 12, 2025 – CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV: CTH; OTCQB: CTHCF) (“CoTec”) and Mkango

Acquisition Share Consideration and Funding Update Extension to Complete Transaction Further to its announcement of 4 June 2025, Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM: SKA), the African-focused mining and exploration company, is

Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd., a pan Asian gold project development company, is pleased to announce that further to the announcement on 9 June 2025 that a non-binding Heads of Terms

First Assay Results from Phase II Drilling at Cerro Negro Confirm Outstanding Cu-Ag Grades Drillhole CNG25-DD013 Intersected up to 4% Cu and 578 g/t Ag Exploration holes confirm significant extension

Agreement with Apitipi Anicinapek Nation on Kirkland Lake Projects Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a technology led company focused on the recovery of precious metals from mine tailings in Canada, is

Britain’s blue-chip index edged closer to its all-time closing high today, with the FTSE 100 ending the session at 8,864—up 11 points, or 0.13%. That leaves the index just shy

Donald Trump has announced that the United States has reached a trade agreement with China, following 48 hours of negotiations between the two nations. In a social media post on

Coinsilium (AQSE: COIN) is executing its Bitcoin treasury strategy exactly as promised, and investors are starting to take notice. The company has emerged as a leading player in the 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, Gold, AFC,

Welcome to another insightful update from Zak Mir, where we dive deep into the latest charting requests from followers and investors alike. In this edition, Zak takes a closer look

Gold edges higher as focus shifts to CPI data for further Fed rate cut clues MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Consolidation of

Alliance News: “The UK jobs data released yesterday was grim: more than 250,000 jobs have been lost since October’s budget announcement. Higher taxes are weighing on employment and sustaining inflationary pressure,

Celadon Pharmaceuticals Plc (AIM: CEL), a UK-based pharmaceutical company focused on the research, cultivation, manufacturing, and sale of breakthrough cannabis-based medicines, announces that further to the 6 June 2025 announcement, it

Forza! Bitcoin Treasury Update Gibraltar 11 June 2025 – Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE: COIN | OTCQB: CINGF), is pleased to provide an update on its Bitcoin treasury activity and that of

Uranium Joint Venture Fermi Exploration: Exploration Update on the Perch River Property Power Metal Resources plc (AIM:POW, OTCQB:POWMF), the London-listed exploration company with a global project portfolio, is pleased to announce

New SlimBiome® study published in European Journal of Nutrition OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing products which reduce hunger and food cravings, enhance the gut microbiome,

The Board of Premier African Minerals Limited (“Premier” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a subscription today to raise £1,575 million before expenses at an issue price of 0.012 pence per new ordinary share (“Issue

First Class Metals PLC, the UK metals exploration company focused on district-scale opportunities in tier one jurisdictions, announces the following: Repayment of Director Share Loan The Company has allotted 9,500,001

WTI (July) $65.29 +71c, Brent (Aug) $67.04 +57c, Diff -$1.75 -14c. USNG (July) $3.64 -14c, UKNG (July) 82.71p -2.1p, TTF (July) €35.19 -€0.8. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price With the US/Sino

The FTSE 100 stayed on course to end the day above its record high, lifted by upbeat signals from US officials over trade negotiations with China. The blue-chip index was

Trade talks between the United States and China are set to continue in London today, with officials aiming to make progress on key issues surrounding technology exports and rare earth

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, Gold, Coinsilium,

Tower Resources Issues Letter of Award for Rig Contract in Cameroon Tower Resources plc (AIM: TRP), the AIM-listed oil and gas company focused on Africa, has announced that its subsidiary,

Copper prices holding higher levels as metal flows out of LME warehouses MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below East Star Resources (EST LN) – Oversubscribed exploration funding offer

Marks & Spencer has resumed online orders after more than six weeks of disruption caused by a damaging cyber attack, marking a major milestone in its digital recovery. The retail

Hydrogen Utopia International PLC, a company specialising in turning non-recyclable mixed waste plastic into hydrogen and other carbon-free fuels, new materials or distributed renewable heat, is pleased to announce that Ohrid

(The Times) Fears grow over London market in ‘bid fever’ for UK tech firms: A trio of UK technology companies are to be sold to American buyers for a total of more

Helium One Global Ltd (AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGF) has successfully completed its 2025 development drilling programme at the Galactica-Pegasus project in Las Animas County, Colorado, where it holds a 50% working interest

Alien Metals Ltd (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to provide an update on its recent and upcoming activities at the Hancock Iron Ore Project in

Corporate Presentation  Greatland Gold plc (AIM:GGP) and Greatland Resources Limited are pleased to announce the release of an updated corporate presentation. The corporate presentation is available for download from https://greatland.com.au or by

Update re Acquisition of Swales Gold Property, Nevada, USA & Incorporation of Subsidiary “Metals One Nevada Inc.” Strategic gold property in Nevada’s premier gold mining district formally secured Metals One (AIM: MET1), a

Takeover bids send shares in two UK tech firms soaring Spectris shares surged 63% after the company received a take-private offer from private equity firm Advent International. The proposed deal,

Tesla shares fell as much as 4.5% at the open on Wall Street today after two major investment research firms downgraded the stock, citing growing uncertainty tied to CEO Elon

Trade talks between the United States and China were scheduled to begin at 11:30 GMT, according to Reuters. The negotiations are taking place at the historic Lancaster House in London,

Shares in Empire Metals Ltd (AIM: EEE, OTCQB: EPMLF) jumped 20% after the company announced it had successfully produced a high-purity titanium dioxide (TiO₂) product with an assay grade of

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, Gold, Agronomics,

Representatives from the world’s two largest economies are set to meet in London at a yet-to-be-disclosed location, aiming to revive a preliminary trade agreement struck in Geneva last month. Leading

Copper prices pushing higher this morning as China smelter expansion accelerates MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) – High-grade TiO2 results from flowsheet development

Contract Award for MESH EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP), an energy transition company, is pleased to announce that they have engaged with Zenith Energy Ltd. (Zenith) as a contractor for MESH.  Zenith

Rome Resources (RMR), the DRC-focused tin and base metals explorer, announced the discovery of a new tin zone on the eastern flank of the Mont Agoma prospect at its flagship Bisie

Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investing company focused on European gas and power projects, is pleased to inform shareholders that it has been advised by the Operator

Asian markets climbed on Monday ahead of the second round of trade talks between the US and China, set to take place in London later today. In South Korea, the

Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd., a pan Asian gold project development company, is pleased to announce further progress regarding the monetisation of the Company’s flagship Philippine project. The Company announced on

First Class Metals PLC, the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to provide an exploration update for the work conducted

Proposed Acquisition & Notice of General Meeting Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1), a pioneer in AI-driven professional growth services for SMEs, is pleased to announce that further to the

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM:MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, announces an update on timing of the second well in the drilling campaign at the Vecta

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares rallied more than 5.5% on Friday, as investors welcomed signs of a possible reconciliation between CEO Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. The surge

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, Gold, Anemoi,

AIM Turns 30 Barring any nasty accidents, such as being closed down due to a lack of companies, AIM will turn 30 later this month. Forcing myself yet again to

Sundae Bar Plc (AIM: SBAR) made its debut on the London Stock Exchange this week, having transitioned from Aquis on Tuesday. The company, formed through the merger of Kondor AI

·      Greatland Resources Limited announces a conditional retail offer of new Ordinary Shares via RetailBook; ·      The issue price for the new Ordinary Shares will be determined at the close of the bookbuilding

A quieter week for UK corporate updates still sees some major names step into the spotlight, with Tesco, Bellway, and Halma drawing investor focus. All three face scrutiny over pricing

Welcome to this comprehensive market update, where we delve into the latest developments and stock movements for some of the most talked-about companies, as requested by our followers. Today, we’re

Welcome to an in-depth market analysis, where we delve into the latest developments in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Aytu Biopharma Inc, Brooge Energy Ltd, DeFi Development Corp, Diginex Ltd,

UK investors may soon gain access to low-cost, ETF-style crypto funds, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers lifting its longstanding ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for retail buyers.

As energy markets shift focus toward long-term security and strategic resource control, frontier oil and gas plays are regaining attention, particularly in geopolitically stable, underexplored basins. The Falkland Islands, long

Ever heard of Bitcoin treasuries? No? Yeah, same here. But they’re suddenly popping up all over AIM and Aquis, and investors are throwing some serious cash at them. Take The Smarter