{"id":119758,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 16th February 2025","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2025-02-16T11:53:49+00:00","modified":"2025-02-16T12:17:26+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-16th-february-2025/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-16th-february-2025.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-16th-february-2025.json","category":"B2B","categories":["B2B","Blogs","Exclusive Interviews","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"tags":["80M","ACG","BoE","BRES","CEL","CGO","CMET","CTL","ECR","EEE","EME","GDP","Gold","GWMO","HE1","IMM","JLP","KOD","MARU","MDH","MKA","Ondo","ORCP","POW","REE","RMR","Rock","SKA","WG."],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ST-16-FEB-25.webp?fit=1200%2C800&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"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 on Monday.\n\nIn London, NatWest shares declined 2% on Friday as investors locked in profits following a 12% gain over the past month.\n\nSpot gold climbed 0.6% to a high of $2939.92 per ounce on Friday. The metal has already gained over 11% this year, following a 27% surge in 2024.\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 15th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-15th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-15th-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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-15th-february-2025/) |\n| [MoneyIQ Insights – Gold vs. Bitcoin as a Store of Value. The Great Debate…](https://www.share-talk.com/moneyiq-insights-gold-vs-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value-the-great-debate/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/moneyiq-insights-gold-vs-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value-the-great-debate/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/moneyiq-insights-gold-vs-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value-the-great-debate/) |\n| [Ondo InsurTech PLC (LON:ONDO) LeakBot Expands in the U.S. with Liberty Mutual Partnership](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtech-plc-lonondo-leakbot-expands-in-the-u-s-with-liberty-mutual-partnership/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtech-plc-lonondo-leakbot-expands-in-the-u-s-with-liberty-mutual-partnership/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtech-plc-lonondo-leakbot-expands-in-the-u-s-with-liberty-mutual-partnership/) |\n| [Analysis: The Bank of England gold rush that’s pushing up the price](https://www.share-talk.com/analysis-the-bank-of-england-gold-rush-thats-pushing-up-the-price/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/analysis-the-bank-of-england-gold-rush-thats-pushing-up-the-price/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/analysis-the-bank-of-england-gold-rush-thats-pushing-up-the-price/) |\n| [ECR Minerals Gold Breakthrough: 9 ppm Results & Blue Mountain Production Plans](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-gold-breakthrough-9-ppm-results-blue-mountain-production-plans/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-gold-breakthrough-9-ppm-results-blue-mountain-production-plans/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-gold-breakthrough-9-ppm-results-blue-mountain-production-plans/) |\n| [Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) Further Update on Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-mar-further-update-on-kilifi-manganese-processing-plant/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-mar-further-update-on-kilifi-manganese-processing-plant/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-mar-further-update-on-kilifi-manganese-processing-plant/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 14th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-14th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-14th-february-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-14th-february-2025/) |\n| [Zak Mir talks to Gordon Stein, Chief Financial Officer of CleanTech Lithium](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-gordon-stein-chief-financial-officer-of-cleantech-lithium/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-gordon-stein-chief-financial-officer-of-cleantech-lithium/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-gordon-stein-chief-financial-officer-of-cleantech-lithium/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 14th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-14th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-14th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-14th-february-2025/) |\n| [Thames Water Seeks Over 35% Bill Hike Over Five Years](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-seeks-over-35-bill-hike-over-five-years/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-seeks-over-35-bill-hike-over-five-years/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-seeks-over-35-bill-hike-over-five-years/) |\n| [Blencowe Resources (LON:BRES) Advances 7,000m Drilling Programme at Orom-Cross](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-lonbres-advances-7000m-drilling-programme-at-orom-cross/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-lonbres-advances-7000m-drilling-programme-at-orom-cross/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-lonbres-advances-7000m-drilling-programme-at-orom-cross/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: JLP, BANK, BRES, GENI, WG, SENX, PPS, TLY, TRT, CMET, GWMO & POW](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jlp-bank-bres-geni-wg-senx-pps-tly-trt-cmet-gwmo-pow/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jlp-bank-bres-geni-wg-senx-pps-tly-trt-cmet-gwmo-pow/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jlp-bank-bres-geni-wg-senx-pps-tly-trt-cmet-gwmo-pow/) |\n| [Jubilee Metals Group (AIM:JLP) Roan Commences High Grade Copper Production](https://www.share-talk.com/jubilee-metals-group-aimjlp-roan-commences-high-grade-copper-production/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/jubilee-metals-group-aimjlp-roan-commences-high-grade-copper-production/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/jubilee-metals-group-aimjlp-roan-commences-high-grade-copper-production/) |\n| [Power Metal Res. (AIM:POW) Uranium JV: Tait Hill Exploration Update](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-uranium-jv-tait-hill-exploration-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-uranium-jv-tait-hill-exploration-update/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-uranium-jv-tait-hill-exploration-update/) |\n| [Shuka Minerals PLC (AIM:SKA) Corporate and Operational Update](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-aimska-corporate-and-operational-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-aimska-corporate-and-operational-update/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-aimska-corporate-and-operational-update/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Friday 14th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-14th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-14th-february-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-14th-february-2025/) |\n| [Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) Secures Landmark Copper Deal Signalling Strong Growth Trajectory](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-secures-landmark-copper-deal-signalling-strong-growth-trajectory/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-secures-landmark-copper-deal-signalling-strong-growth-trajectory/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-secures-landmark-copper-deal-signalling-strong-growth-trajectory/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 13th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-13th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-13th-february-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-13th-february-2025/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 13th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-13th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-13th-february-2025/) 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) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-13th-february-2025/) |\n| [Mendell Helium (AQSE:MDH) U.S. Expansion, Strategic Partnerships & Growing Production](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqsemdh-u-s-expansion-strategic-partnerships-growing-production/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqsemdh-u-s-expansion-strategic-partnerships-growing-production/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqsemdh-u-s-expansion-strategic-partnerships-growing-production/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: OBE, WCAT, IMM, ORCP, CGO, ONDO, BATS & EEE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obe-wcat-imm-orcp-cgo-ondo-bats-eee/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obe-wcat-imm-orcp-cgo-ondo-bats-eee/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obe-wcat-imm-orcp-cgo-ondo-bats-eee/) |\n| [Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP) 2025 Drilling Campaign to Commence – Northern Zone](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-2025-drilling-campaign-to-commence-northern-zone/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-2025-drilling-campaign-to-commence-northern-zone/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-2025-drilling-campaign-to-commence-northern-zone/) |\n| [Ondo InsurTech PLC (LON:ONDO) Trading Update, Liberty Mutual Insurance to Pilot LeakBot in US](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtech-plc-lonondo-trading-update-liberty-mutual-insurance-to-pilot-leakbot-in-us/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtech-plc-lonondo-trading-update-liberty-mutual-insurance-to-pilot-leakbot-in-us/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ondo-insurtech-plc-lonondo-trading-update-liberty-mutual-insurance-to-pilot-leakbot-in-us/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Thursday 13th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-13th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-13th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-13th-february-2025/) |\n| [ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Update on Potential Sale of Tax Losses](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-update-on-potential-sale-of-tax-losses/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-update-on-potential-sale-of-tax-losses/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-update-on-potential-sale-of-tax-losses/) |\n| [Is Gold Beating the Stock Market Again in 2025? What’s Driving Its Record Surge?](https://www.share-talk.com/is-gold-beating-the-stock-market-again-in-2025-whats-driving-its-record-surge/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/is-gold-beating-the-stock-market-again-in-2025-whats-driving-its-record-surge/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/is-gold-beating-the-stock-market-again-in-2025-whats-driving-its-record-surge/) |\n| [Return of Astronauts Stranded in Space Delayed Again by NASA](https://www.share-talk.com/return-of-astronauts-stranded-in-space-delayed-again-by-nasa/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/return-of-astronauts-stranded-in-space-delayed-again-by-nasa/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/return-of-astronauts-stranded-in-space-delayed-again-by-nasa/) |\n| [Altona Rare Earth (LON:REE) 88% Fluorspar Discovery & Fast-Track Production Plans](https://www.share-talk.com/altona-rare-earth-lonree-88-fluorspar-discovery-fast-track-production-plans/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/altona-rare-earth-lonree-88-fluorspar-discovery-fast-track-production-plans/) 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: [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/altona-rare-earth-lonree-88-fluorspar-discovery-fast-track-production-plans/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 12th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-12th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-12th-february-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-12th-february-2025/) |\n| [Celadon Pharmaceuticals PLC (AIM:CEL) soared over 25% after finance update](https://www.share-talk.com/celadon-pharmaceuticals-plc-aimcel-soared-over-25-after-finance-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/celadon-pharmaceuticals-plc-aimcel-soared-over-25-after-finance-update/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/celadon-pharmaceuticals-plc-aimcel-soared-over-25-after-finance-update/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 12th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-12th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-12th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-12th-february-2025/) |\n| [Thames Water Faces Investigation Over Delayed Environmental Schemes.](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-faces-investigation-over-delayed-environmental-schemes/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-faces-investigation-over-delayed-environmental-schemes/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-faces-investigation-over-delayed-environmental-schemes/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: OBD, ATM, MKA, 80M, HE1, GEMR, GRL, GDP, CEL, MWE, IQE, CBG & BTRW](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obd-atm-mka-80m-he1-gemr-grl-gdp-cel-mwe-iqe-cbg-btrw/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obd-atm-mka-80m-he1-gemr-grl-gdp-cel-mwe-iqe-cbg-btrw/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-obd-atm-mka-80m-he1-gemr-grl-gdp-cel-mwe-iqe-cbg-btrw/) |\n| [Goldstone Resources (AIM:GRL) Record Gold Pour and Update re Homase Mine](https://www.share-talk.com/goldstone-resources-aimgrl-record-gold-pour-and-update-re-homase-mine/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/goldstone-resources-aimgrl-record-gold-pour-and-update-re-homase-mine/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/goldstone-resources-aimgrl-record-gold-pour-and-update-re-homase-mine/) |\n| [80 Mile PLC (AIM:80M) Hydrogen Valley Financing Update](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-plc-aim80m-hydrogen-valley-financing-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-plc-aim80m-hydrogen-valley-financing-update/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-plc-aim80m-hydrogen-valley-financing-update/) |\n| [Helium One Global Ld (AIM:HE1) Jackson-31 Drilling Update Galactica Project](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ld-aimhe1-jackson-31-drilling-update-galactica-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ld-aimhe1-jackson-31-drilling-update-galactica-project/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ld-aimhe1-jackson-31-drilling-update-galactica-project/) |\n| [Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) ANNOUNCES PDMR DEALING](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-v-mka-announces-pdmr-dealing/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-v-mka-announces-pdmr-dealing/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-v-mka-announces-pdmr-dealing/) |\n| [FED interest rate cuts will be delayed amid Trump’s triggering of a trade war](https://www.share-talk.com/fed-interest-rate-cuts-will-be-delayed-amid-trumps-triggering-of-a-trade-war/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fed-interest-rate-cuts-will-be-delayed-amid-trumps-triggering-of-a-trade-war/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fed-interest-rate-cuts-will-be-delayed-amid-trumps-triggering-of-a-trade-war/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 11th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-11th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-11th-february-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-11th-february-2025/) |\n| [Wall Street is set to drop at the opening bell](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-is-set-to-drop-at-the-opening-bell/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-is-set-to-drop-at-the-opening-bell/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-is-set-to-drop-at-the-opening-bell/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 11th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-1th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-1th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-1th-february-2025/) |\n| [Rome Resources PLC (AIM:RMR) Step Up Security and Upcoming Assay Results](https://www.share-talk.com/rome-resources-plc-aimrmr-step-up-security-and-upcoming-assay-results/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rome-resources-plc-aimrmr-step-up-security-and-upcoming-assay-results/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rome-resources-plc-aimrmr-step-up-security-and-upcoming-assay-results/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BP, CTL, BSFA, KOD, RMR, POW, GMET, STG, ORCP, ROCK & SAL](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-ctl-bsfa-kod-rmr-pow-gmet-stg-orcp-rock-sal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-ctl-bsfa-kod-rmr-pow-gmet-stg-orcp-rock-sal/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-ctl-bsfa-kod-rmr-pow-gmet-stg-orcp-rock-sal/) |\n| [Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP) Northern Zone Gold Project Mining Lease Update](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-northern-zone-gold-project-mining-lease-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-northern-zone-gold-project-mining-lease-update/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-northern-zone-gold-project-mining-lease-update/) |\n| [Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) Update on Northern Cape Lithium & Tungsten Project](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-update-on-northern-cape-lithium-tungsten-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-update-on-northern-cape-lithium-tungsten-project/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-a2x-maru-update-on-northern-cape-lithium-tungsten-project/) |\n| [Power Metal Res. (AIM:POW) Partial Disposal of Guardian Metal Resources PLC Holding](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-partial-disposal-of-guardian-metal-resources-plc-holding/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-partial-disposal-of-guardian-metal-resources-plc-holding/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-partial-disposal-of-guardian-metal-resources-plc-holding/) |\n| [Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) First spodumene concentrate produced at Bougouni](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-plc-aimkod-first-spodumene-concentrate-produced-at-bougouni/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-plc-aimkod-first-spodumene-concentrate-produced-at-bougouni/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-plc-aimkod-first-spodumene-concentrate-produced-at-bougouni/) |\n| [Empyrean Energy PLC (AIM:EME) additional 12.8% working interest in the upcoming Wilson River-1 well & £625,000 Placing](https://www.share-talk.com/empyrean-energy-plc-aimeme-additional-12-8-working-interest-in-the-upcoming-wilson-river-1-well-625000-placing/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/empyrean-energy-plc-aimeme-additional-12-8-working-interest-in-the-upcoming-wilson-river-1-well-625000-placing/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/empyrean-energy-plc-aimeme-additional-12-8-working-interest-in-the-upcoming-wilson-river-1-well-625000-placing/) |\n| [ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Lolworth Exploration Update & Drilling Plans](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-lolworth-exploration-update-drilling-plans/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-lolworth-exploration-update-drilling-plans/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-lolworth-exploration-update-drilling-plans/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Tuesday 11th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-11th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-11th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-11th-february-2025/) |\n| [Oil giant and mining stocks propel the FTSE 100 to a record high.](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-giant-and-mining-stocks-propel-the-ftse-100-to-a-record-high/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-giant-and-mining-stocks-propel-the-ftse-100-to-a-record-high/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-giant-and-mining-stocks-propel-the-ftse-100-to-a-record-high/) |\n| [Top 3 Stock Market Books Every Investor Should Read in Spring 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/top-3-stock-market-books-every-investor-should-read-in-spring-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/top-3-stock-market-books-every-investor-should-read-in-spring-2025/) As you embark on your investment journey, understanding the stock market is crucial for making informed decisions. Reading the right books can provide you with valuable insights, strategies, and the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/top-3-stock-market-books-every-investor-should-read-in-spring-2025/) |\n| [BP shares climbed 8% after US hedge fund Elliott Management acquired a stake.](https://www.share-talk.com/bp-shares-climbed-8-after-us-hedge-fund-elliott-management-acquired-a-stake/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bp-shares-climbed-8-after-us-hedge-fund-elliott-management-acquired-a-stake/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bp-shares-climbed-8-after-us-hedge-fund-elliott-management-acquired-a-stake/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 10th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-10th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-10th-february-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-10th-february-2025/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 10th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-10th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-10th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-10th-february-2025/) |\n| [EnergyPathways PLC (AIM:EPP) MESH Development Update](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-plc-aimepp-mesh-development-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-plc-aimepp-mesh-development-update/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-plc-aimepp-mesh-development-update/) |\n| [Trump’s tariff move expected to hit Canada, Mexico, and the EU hardest](https://www.share-talk.com/trumps-tariff-move-expected-to-hit-canada-mexico-and-the-eu-hardest/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/trumps-tariff-move-expected-to-hit-canada-mexico-and-the-eu-hardest/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/trumps-tariff-move-expected-to-hit-canada-mexico-and-the-eu-hardest/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AFP, ZIN, W7L, ATC, GCAT, UKOG, KAT, EPP, ENSI, LST, SYN & LIKE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-afp-zin-w7l-atc-gcat-ukog-kat-epp-ensi-lst-syn-like/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-afp-zin-w7l-atc-gcat-ukog-kat-epp-ensi-lst-syn-like/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-afp-zin-w7l-atc-gcat-ukog-kat-epp-ensi-lst-syn-like/) |\n| [Katoro Gold PLC (AIM:KAT) Conditional Equity Financing & Strategic Expansion](https://www.share-talk.com/katoro-gold-plc-aimkat-conditional-equity-financing-strategic-expansion/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/katoro-gold-plc-aimkat-conditional-equity-financing-strategic-expansion/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/katoro-gold-plc-aimkat-conditional-equity-financing-strategic-expansion/) |\n| [Altona Rare Earths (LON:REE) Monte Muambe Fluorspar Results](https://www.share-talk.com/altona-rare-earths-lonree-monte-muambe-fluorspar-results/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/altona-rare-earths-lonree-monte-muambe-fluorspar-results/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/altona-rare-earths-lonree-monte-muambe-fluorspar-results/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Monday 10th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-10th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-10th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-10th-february-2025/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 9th February 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-9th-february-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-9th-february-2024/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-9th-february-2024/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 9th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-9th-february-2025/) [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-9th-february-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-9th-february-2025/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 9th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-sunday-9th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-sunday-9th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-sunday-9th-february-2025/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 9th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-9th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-9th-february-2025/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-9th-february-2025/) |\n| [Trump is ready to announce additional tariffs as soon as today.](https://www.share-talk.com/trump-is-ready-to-announce-additional-tariffs-as-soon-as-today/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/trump-is-ready-to-announce-additional-tariffs-as-soon-as-today/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/trump-is-ready-to-announce-additional-tariffs-as-soon-as-today/) |\n| [Bank of England plans another rate cut in May](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-plans-another-rate-cut-in-may/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-plans-another-rate-cut-in-may/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-plans-another-rate-cut-in-may/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 7th February 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-7th-february-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-7th-february-2025/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. 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