Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 16th February 2025

The FTSE 100 Closed Lower, Dropping 32.26 Points to 8,732.46, as investors on both sides of the Atlantic took profits on their shares today ahead of a U.S. public holiday

For centuries, gold has been the ultimate store of value, weathering wars, economic collapses, and inflation. It has outlasted every financial system that has come and gone, serving as a

Ondo InsurTech secured a pilot deal with Liberty Mutual, the sixth-largest U.S. home insurer, to deploy LeakBot in four states, building on the momentum from its Nationwide partnership. Strong Growth

Deep under the Bank of England, in a network of vaults into which cameras are rarely admitted, sits the world’s second-biggest known trove of gold. Sky’s Ed Conway explains why

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, provides an update this week on ongoing discussions regarding the potential sale of its wholly-owned

Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update on process plant modifications and commissioning activities at the Kilifi

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, Alpha, Creightons,

Zak Mir talks to Gordon Stein, CFO of CleanTech Lithium, an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile for the clean energy transition, as it raises £2.4m and

Gold prices consolidate close to record highs with US$ at two month lows MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Great Western Mining* (GWMO LN) – Exploration results from the

Thames Water to Challenge Regulator’s Decision, Seeking Higher Bill Increases Thames Water has announced plans to appeal to the UK’s competition regulator to raise customer bills even higher than previously

Expanded campaign targeting significant JORC Resource & Reserve upgrade Blencowe Resources Plc (LSE: BRES) is pleased to provide an update on its 7,000 meter drilling programme, currently underway at the

Jubilee (JLP), a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, announced an operational update at its Zambian copper business. Further to the announcement of 6 February 2025, the

Jubilee, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, is pleased to announce an operational update at its Zambian copper business. Further to the announcement of 6 February 2025, the Company

Uranium Joint Venture: Tait Hill Exploration Update Significant Intrusion-Related Uranium Target Identified at Tait Hill Property Power Metal Resources plc (AIM:POW, OTCQB:POWMF), the London-listed exploration company with a global project portfolio,

Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s proposed acquisition of the Zambian mining and exploration company,

Wall Street saw a strong rally, with U.S. stocks closing higher as investors largely brushed off Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.8% to 44,711.43,

Marula secured its first deal with a European trading group for high-grade copper from Kinusi, starting with a 250-ton shipment and a 1,000-ton monthly offtake. With a 2,000-ton/month target, Marula

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, Audioboom, Eurasia,

Gold climbs as US$ pulls back on expectations for a start of Ukraine peace talks MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Conroy Gold and Natural Resources (CGNR LN)

Mark Fairbairn from StockBox Media spoke with Nick Tulloch, CEO of Mendell Helium, about the company’s strong presence at NAPE Expo, one of the largest oil and gas expos in

The UK economy climbed 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in the three months to December, the Office for National Statistics said. Gross domestic product had been flat in the third-quarter from the second. The fourth-quarter

Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP), an international project developer, is pleased to announce that drilling is planned to re-commence in March 2025 at the Northern Zone Intrusive Hosted Gold Project (“Northern

Ondo Insurtech PLC (LSE: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to confirm that Liberty Mutual Insurance, the 6th largest personal lines P&C insurer in the US,

Asian Markets Rise Amid US-Russia Talks and Tariff Speculation Asian shares mostly advanced on Thursday following an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to initiate

Update on Potential Sale of Tax Losses and Confidentiality Agreements ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, provides an update on ongoing discussions

Gold has been making headlines once again. After posting an impressive 25.5% gain in 2024, gold prices have continued their climb, jumping 6.4% in January 2025 to reach a new

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams left the Earth for an eight-day mission on June 5, and now the astronauts stuck in space list is two names longer. An extended stay

Mark Fairbairn from StockBox Media spoke with Dr Cedric Simonet, CEO of Altona Rare Earths, about the promising developments at Monte Muambe, focusing on their high-grade fluorspar discovery. Strong Results:

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,  Audioboom, Bezant,

Shares in Celadon Pharmaceuticals PLC (AIM: CEL), a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in cannabis-based medicines, surged over 25% in early trading following a financial update. The company informed investors that

Gold little changed on Fed rate cuts pause and ahead of US inflation numbers MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below ACG Metals (ACG LN) – Gediktepe copper/gold mine

Ofwat, the water regulator for England and Wales, has launched an investigation into Thames Water after the company failed to deliver key environmental improvement projects on time. The probe follows

Oxford BioDynamics (OBD), a precision clinical diagnostics company bringing specific and sensitive tests to the practice of medicine based on its EpiSwitch® 3D genomics platform, and Regina Maria Private Health Network,

Goldstone Resources Limited (AIM: GRL) is pleased to provide an update on its Homase Mine and heap leach operation in south-western Ghana. ·    Record Gold Pour: On 10 February 2025, the Company achieved

80 Mile plc the AIM and FSE listed exploration and development company with projects in Greenland and Finland, notes the announcement by Hydrogen Valley Ltd (‘Hydrogen Valley’), regarding an exclusive

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA (“the Galactica Project”), provides an update following the Blue Star Helium

Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has been informed that Robert Sewell, CFO of the Company, has purchased 450,000 common shares without par value (“Shares”) at a price of 11p per

The Federal Reserve is in no hurry to lower interest rates again, its Chairman said following President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on metal imports worldwide. Jerome Powell emphasised that there

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,  Audioboom, Coinsilium,

US stock indexes slid in premarket trading as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony for insights on tariffs and their potential impact on inflation in the world’s largest

Copper pulls back on trade war escalation concerns MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cleantech Lithium (CTL LN) – £2.4m equity placing ECR Minerals (ECR LN) – Gold

Operational Update and Upcoming Assay Results Rome Resources Plc (AIM: RMR), the DRC-focused tin explorer, provides an operational update in light of the ongoing security developments in the eastern Democratic Republic

BP (BP.) reported weaker fourth-quarter profit, but maintained its USD1.75 billion quarterly share buyback pace, ahead of a review of “elements of our financial guidance” later this month. BP reported pretax

Mining Lease Application Update at the Northern Zone Gold Project Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), an international project developer, is pleased to provide an update on the Mining Lease application

Update on the Northern Cape Lithium and Tungsten Project Issue of Equity Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU), an African-focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update

Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM:POW, OTCQB:POWMF), the London listed exploration company with a global project portfolio, announces an intended partial disposal of its stake in Guardian Metal Resources PLC (“GMET”). Power Metal has reached an

First spodumene concentrate produced at Bougouni and Project Update Production achieved following commissioning of the DMS processing plant at Bougouni Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company, is pleased

Empyrean secures the right to earn an additional 12.8% working interest in the upcoming Wilson River-1 well and completes £625,000 Placing Empyrean Energy plc (“Empyrean” or the “Company”), the oil and gas

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration company focused on Australia, provides an update on the latest exploration results from the Lolworth Gold and Critical Minerals Project, located in North Queensland,

Gold surged to a record high, even as stock markets remained muted amid investor concerns over the potential effects of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. Oil prices held on to

London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 closed at a record high on Monday, driven by gains in oil giant BP and a boost from rising precious metal mining stocks. BP led the

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Shares in BP surged by 8%—the biggest jump since 2020—after activist investor Elliott Investment Management was revealed to have acquired a stake in the UK oil giant. Investors reacted positively,

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, Pound/Dollar, Capai,

Gold hits $2,900/oz as global trade war risks escalate MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Altona Rare Earths – (REE LN) – Fluorspar assay results from Mozambique Artemis Resources

MESH Development Design Selected Following Pre-FEED Activities EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP) is pleased to announce an update on its pre-Front End Engineering and Design (“pre-FEED”) activities for the Marram Energy Storage Hub (“MESH” or

Trump’s plans to impose new steel tariffs are expected to most impact countries like Canada, Mexico, and the EU, while China should largely be spared from major effects. Brussels has

African Pioneer (AFP) the exploration and resource development company with advanced projects in Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, announced a fundraising of £420,000 from existing shareholders and new investors to facilitate advancement

Conditional equity financing of £317,500 and premium priced warrant-only acquisition of critical minerals exploration portfolio in Ontario, Canada Katoro Gold PLC (AIM: KAT), the strategic energy and precious minerals exploration and development company,

Altona (LSE: REE), a resource exploration and development company focused on critical raw materials in Africa, is pleased to announce very encouraging assay results from fluorspar ore samples collected at the Monte

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dipped by 0.1% in early trading, settling at 38,746.96. In related news, the Japanese government announced a record current account surplus of 29 trillion yen for

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse, The Times yesterday reported that CEOs and C-suite directors are currently leaving their positions at a record rate. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Apart from being

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts include the FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold,  Ananda,

The FTSE 100 climbed to a new record following Thursday’s Bank of England interest rate cut. London’s blue-chip index increased by 0.4% to 8,710 as the weekend approached, while the

The FTSE 100 climbed to a new record following Thursday’s Bank of England interest rate cut. London’s blue-chip index increased by 0.4% to 8,710 as the weekend approached, while the

Donald Trump has informed Republican lawmakers that he plans to introduce new tariffs on imported goods as soon as today. The proposed reciprocal tariffs are designed to fulfil a campaign

Following policymakers’ recent decision to reduce borrowing costs, several major City banks predict that the Bank of England will slash interest rates again in May. Deutsche Bank and Bank 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, Gold, Pound/Dollar, Eurasia,

Due to uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade war, traders have removed 8,000 bars from vaults. Since the end of last year, thousands of gold bars have been removed from the Bank