The FTSE 100 closed down 0.2% on Friday after an exciting week. The biggest gainer was BT, up 3.4%, followed by Tesco, up 2.6%. The biggest loser was Burberry, down 4.2%, followed closely by aerospace manufacturer Melrose, also down 4.2%.
Meanwhile, the FTSE 250 fell 0.5%. The top performer was Crest Nicholson, the housebuilder and takeover target, which rose 13.7%, followed by Investec, up 4.4%. The biggest decliner was cruise ship operator Carnival, down 6.4%, followed by Dr. Martens, down 4.5%.
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| Are we beginning to see a resolution in the small-cap funding bottleneck?
Are we starting to see a break in the small-cap funding logjam of the past two years? Possibly, but don’t expect it to last long. Since the beginning of May, |
| US drillers have reduced the number of oil and gas rigs to the lowest level since January 2022, according to Baker Hughes.
This week, U.S. energy firms reduced the number of operating oil and natural gas rigs to the lowest level since January 2022, according to a closely followed report by energy |
| Sound Energy PLC, a UK-based company, has sold its gas assets in Morocco to Managem.
UK gas company Sound Energy PLC (SOU.L) announced on Friday that it has sold its subsidiary, Sound Energy Morocco East Limited, to Morocco’s largest mining company, Managem. According to Sound |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 15th June 2024
The FTSE 100 closed down 0.2% on Friday after an exciting week. The biggest gainer was BT, up 3.4%, followed by Tesco, up 2.6%. The biggest loser was Burberry, down |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 15th June 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of Weekend Markets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next…Enjoy! Weekend Markets: |
| Barclays ends sponsorship of all Live UK Nation festivals
Barclays has withdrawn its sponsorship from all Live Nation festivals after protests led to vandalism of its branches and bands announced they would boycott the events due to the bank’s |
| 2024’s 7 Best-Performing Stocks
The stock market keeps on changing; new companies are trying to get noticed by shareholders all the time. We can learn a lot from the current top fliers of this |
| French Minister warns of potential financial crisis in France as stocks and bonds plummet
France faces the risk of a financial crisis after Emmanuel Macron called a snap election, warned Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. He expressed concerns as the premium France must pay |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 14th June 2024
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, Asian Energy, Baron |
| Neo Energy Metals Chairman Discusses the Robust Henkries Project Report and Immediate Plans
Neo Energy Metals has completed an independent update of the operating and capital cost estimates for the Henkries Project, originally analyzed in 1979. This update confirms the project’s robustness and |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 14th June 2024
Luxury brands discount products at an unprecedented rate in China in a sign of waning local consumer spending MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arc Minerals (ARC LN) |
| ONDO InsurTech (LON:ONDO) Länsförsäkringar ‘Very Happy with Leakbot’, Seeing a 40% Reduction in Claims
Ondo Insurtech (LON: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, announced that the Company attending the ITC DIA Europe Show in Amsterdam. Ondo is presenting with |
| Raspberry Pi Hldgs (LON:RPI) Admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange
Admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange Further to the announcement on 11 June 2024 in connection with its initial public offering, Raspberry Pi announces that its entire issued |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TSCO, RPI, PANR, FCM, ARCM, BHL & ZPHR
Tesco (TSCO) reported its Q1 2024/25 trading statement. TESCO said market share was growing ahead of all key competitors, up +52bps to 27.6%, supported by 15 consecutive periods of positive switching |
| What happened overnight – Friday 14th June 2024
Asian shares showed mixed results in subdued trading after the Bank of Japan maintained its monetary policy stance. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 38,998.04 after the Bank of |
| First Class Metals LON:FCM) Audited Annual Results for Year Ended 31 Dec 2023
Audited Annual Results for Year Ended 31 December 2023 First Class Metals PLC the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian, focused in northern Ontario land holdings is pleased |
| Fulcrum Metals PLC (LON:FMET) Updated Corporate Presentation
Updated Corporate Presentation Fulcrum Metals plc (LON: FMET), a company focused on mineral exploration and development in Canada, is pleased to announce that an updated Corporate Presentation has been published on |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Reabold Resources, Union Jack Oil, Jadestone Energy, Empyrean Energy & finally
WTI (July) $78.50 +60c, Brent (Aug) $82.60 +68c, Diff -$4.10 +8c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (July) $3.05 -8c, UKNG (July) 84.25p, TTF (July) €36.11 +€1.31. Oil price The Fed announced that |
| Europa Oil & Gas (AIM:EOG) Retail Investor Reception – Presentation available
Retail Investor Reception – Presentation slides available online Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, the AIM quoted UK, Ireland and West Africa focused oil and gas exploration, development and production company, has made available the presentation |
| Oil prices expected to plummet to $60 by the end of next year
The price of a barrel of oil is predicted to slump to $60 by the end of next year due to a surge in production, according to City analysts. A |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 13th June 2024
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, Baron Oil, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 13th June 2024
Copper drifts as market looks for new direction following Fed outlook and weaker US CPI figures MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Increased MRE |
| Nostra Terra O&G Co (AIM: NTOG) Proposed Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Proposed Appointment of Non-Executive Director Presentation uploaded to Website Nostra Terra (AIM: NTOG), the oil & gas exploration and production company with a portfolio of development and production in the |
| Amaroq Minerals Ltd. – Iceland Capital Markets Day and Corporate Update
Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development company with a substantial land package of gold and strategic mineral assets in Southern Greenland, reminds investors that |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: SALT, OBE, RBD, UJO, FCM, AAU, ORCA, POW & GMET
MicroSalt (SALT), a company commercialising a patented technology to produce full-flavour low-sodium salt, continues to expand its reach of SaltMe! low sodium crisps with a new placement on Thrive Market, an |
| Union Jack Oil PLC – Announcement by Reabold Resources PLC on PEDL183
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM:UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF) a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon production and development company, notes today’s announcement (the “Announcement”) from Reabold Resources plc (“Reabold”) in respect of the West Newton |
| What happened overnight – Thursday 13th June 2024
Asian shares mostly rose as investors focused on the upcoming Bank of Japan monetary policy decision later this week. While the Bank of Japan is not expected to increase its |
| First Class Metals (LON:FCM) Asset Sales & Funding
First Class Metals PLC the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian, focused in northern Ontario land holdings, is pleased to announce that it has completed the formal sale |
| EU to Implement Additional Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it would impose additional duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric cars starting in July. This move risks retaliation from Beijing, |
| Vinanz PLC Chairman Discusses Bitcoin Mining Profits & Expansion Plans in the USA
The video features an interview with David Lenas, Chairman of Vinanz PLC, discussing the company’s recent performance and future plans in Bitcoin mining. Vinanz reported a profit from their Bitcoin |
| Bluebird Merchant (LON:BMV) South Korea Update
Advancing plans to bring two South Korean gold mines back into production Bluebird Merchant Ventures Ltd, a gold project development company, is pleased to announce an update on the Board’s |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 12th June 2024
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, Asia, Bluebird, Baron |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 12th June 2024
Metals markets await US inflation and FOMC outlook today MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – BUY – Tailings dam wall raise construction |
| Despite the projected “major surplus” of oil by the end of the 2030s, oil prices have rallied.
Oil prices have rallied this morning despite the International Energy Agency’s warning of a “major surplus” of the commodity by the end of the 2030s. The IEA stated that slowing |
| Neo Energy Metals (LON:NEO) Appointment of New Adviser for South Africa
Appointment of AcaciaCap Advisors Proprietary Limited (“AcaciaCap”) as Corporate Advisor in South Africa Neo Energy Metals plc the near term, low-cost uranium developer, is pleased to announce the appointment of AcaciaCap |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TGR, DGI, BELL, DRV, GENF, URAH, SVML, TUN & EEE
Tirupati Graphite (TGR), the specialist flake graphite company, confirmed the appointment of Mr Michael Lynch-Bell as Non-Executive Chairman. The appointment follows the conclusion of the Company’s EGM on 11 June 2024 |
| Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE) Exploration Target for Pitfield Titanium Project
Empire Metals (AIM: EEE) has announced a significant exploration target for two areas at its Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia. Initial estimates suggest that the Cosgrove and Thomas targets |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) EP 145 – Helium Project Update
Greenvale Receives Grant for 2D Seismic Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the hydrocarbon, helium and hydrogen exploration, development and production company, notes the following update from Greenvale Energy |
| What happened overnight – Wednesday 12th June 2024
Shares were mostly lower in Asia ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. In Japan, rising inflation and falling wages have raised concerns about the central bank’s ability |
| Ondo InsurTech PLC (LON:ONDO) Ondo presentation at ITC DIA Europe
Ondo Insurtech (LON: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to announce that the Company is today attending the ITC DIA Europe Show in Amsterdam. |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Deltic Energy, Chariot & Union Jack Oil
WTI (July) $77.74 +$2.21, Brent (Aug) $81.63 +$2.01, Diff -$3.89 -20c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (July) $2.91 -1c, UKNG (July) 80.0p +1.75p, TTF (July) €34.85 +€2.325. Oil price The market was |
| Titanic Shipyard Workers to Strike Over Friday Work Requirement
The historic shipyard that built the Titanic is now facing potential strikes due to plans to mandate Friday work. Members of the GMB union at Harland & Wolff’s Belfast shipyard |
| Golden Metal Resources (LON:GMET) climbed to new highs – Exploration Update
Golden Metal Resources (LON: GMET) reached a new high as it commenced its largest geophysics campaign to date at its Garfield and Pilot Mountain tungsten and copper projects in Nevada. |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 11th June 2024
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, Avacta, Afentra, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 11th June 2024
Copper prices continue to slip on stronger US dollar as investors wait to see new consumption MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – |
| Pantheon Resources (AIM: PANR) CGA Initial Resource Estimate for Ahpun Topsets
Pantheon Resources PLC (AIM: PANR, OTCQX: PTHRF) has announced an expert opinion affirming that the Ahpun ‘topsets’ resource, located on the west side of the Dalton highway, can be economically |
| Raspberry Pi jumps on its first day of trading, the stock climbed by as much as 36%.
Raspberry Pi shares soared on the microcomputer maker’s first day as a public company, providing a boost to London’s market for new stock listings. Opening at 360 pence per share, |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HE1, HEX, EEE, GMET, AVCT, NCYT, Raspberry Pi & GMET
Helium One Global (HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, is pleased to announce that, following the announcement on 10 June 2024 regarding the launch of a proposed placing and a |
| Novacyt S.A. (LON:NCYT) Settlement of the dispute with the DHSC
Paris, France, and Eastleigh and Manchester, UK – 11 June 2024 – Novacyt S.A. (EURONEXT GROWTH: ALNOV; AIM: NCYT), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces that the |
| Union Jack Oil PLC – Acquisition of 45% Working Interest in Enhanced Oil Recovery Project, Oklahoma, USA
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 45% working interest (“WI”) in the |
| Vinanz Limited – Vinanz Expands Iowa Bitcoin Mining Activities
London, New York, Vinanz Limited (US OTCQB: VINZF and AQSE: BTC in London) the publicly listed Bitcoin mining company with US and Canadian Bitcoin mining operations, announces that the first of its Iowa based SJ19J Pro+ (120TH) are |
| What happened overnight – Tuesday 11th June 2024
Asian markets remained largely subdued as investors considered the impact of new political uncertainty in Europe following gains by right-wing parties in the EU parliament elections and a snap election |
| Helium One Global Ld (AIM: HE1) Proposed Placing of a minimum of £8.0 million at 56.5% dilution
Proposed Placing of a minimum of £8.0 million (approximately US$10.2m) to fund Extended Well Test at Itumbula West-1 Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, is pleased to announce a |
| Gazprom’s gas production has significantly declined due to its inability to replace its European clients.
Russian energy giant Gazprom produced 13% less natural gas last year after failing to diversify its sales away from Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to its annual report |
| Vast Resources plc (AIM:VAST) Baita Plai Update
Baita Plai Update Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, wishes to announce that following a dispute with the Unions and certain members of the Baita Plai workforce in Romania, |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 10th June 2024
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, Asian Energy, |
| The week of 10th-14th June 2024- US interest rate decision in focus
After last week’s strong -Non-Farm Payroll data, this week once again focuses on the US economy as we will receive an update on US inflation as well as an interest |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 10th June 2024
Copper and gold slide as dollar strengthens on reduced rate cut prospects MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – Positive graphite test results supports decision to optimise |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) sells its oil assets in Texas
Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd (AIM: MSMN) has announced the sale of its interest in Nadsoilco LLC, which owns a collection of oil assets in Texas, in a deal valued |
| Chill Brands’ (LON: CHLL, OTCQB: CHBRF) new board initiates investigation into Mr. Taylor and Mr. Russo
Chill Brands Group PLC (LON: CHLL, OTCQB: CHBRF) informed investors that its newly appointed board, which assumed control on June 4, has initiated an investigation into the actions of former |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ONDO, ACRM, POW, RRR, WATR, INC, BRES, GMET, ROCK, CHLL, BZT, BBSN & TYM
Ondo Insurtech (ONDO), a claims prevention technology company for home insurers, announced further expansion of its operations in the United States. ONDO said the Customer Success role is a key hire |
| Clontarf (AIM:CLON) rises 86% following Bolivian update
Clontarf Energy Plc (AIM: CLON) saw its shares surge by 86% in early trading following an update on its progress in Bolivia and its ability to attract additional investment. In |
| Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM / TSX-V: MKA) HYPROMAG TO COLLABORATE WITH ENVIPRO
HYPROMAG TO COLLABORATE WITH ENVIPRO, A LEADING RECYCLING AND MATERIALS TRADING COMPANY IN JAPAN Highlights · HyProMag has launched a collaboration with Envipro on rare earth magnet recycling in Japan and |
| Ondo InsurTech PLC (LON:ONDO) Further US development
Nationwide and Pure Underwriting launch LeakBot in Washington, WA Senior US management appointment Ondo Insurtech (LSE: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to announce further |
| ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Tambo: Photon analysis grades up to 51.5 g/t gold
Photon Analysis Yields Grades Up to 51.5 g/t Gold at Swifts Creek (Tambo) ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to |
| Share Talk Weekly Mining Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 9th May 2024
Sean Heathcoat highlighted the completion of an updated economic study by Erudite Strategies on the Henkries Project, which included revised operating and capital cost estimates based on a 1979 feasibility study. |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 9th June 2024
The AIM All-Share Index declined by 1.5% over the week, significantly underperforming the FTSE 100, which fell by only 0.4%. The FTSE 100 closed trading down 0.48%, at 8,245.37, with Fresnillo, |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 9th June 2024
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, Ananda, Aferian, |
| Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 9th June 2024
According to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), over $500 billion (£391.13 billion) was invested in oil and gas last year, undermining environmental activists’ calls for a halt |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 9th June 2024
UK Tech Giants This week we were perhaps reminded why there are few UK tech giants, with the acquittal of Autonomy entrepreneur Mike Lynch on fraud charges in the US. Quite |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 8th June 2024
The AIM All-Share Index declined by 1.5% over the week, significantly underperforming the FTSE 100, which fell by only 0.4%. The FTSE 100 closed trading down 0.48%, at 8,245.37, with |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 8th June 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of Weekend Markets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next…Enjoy! The video |
| “Roaring Kitty,” livestream on YouTube – GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME)
Keith Gill, known online as “Roaring Kitty,” the man who sparked the meme stock rally with his bullish comments supporting stocks like GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME), has returned to live |
| NEO Energy Metals CEO Sean Heathcote – completion of an updated economic study on the Henkries Project
Sean Heathcoat highlighted the completion of an updated economic study by Erudite Strategies on the Henkries Project, which included revised operating and capital cost estimates based on a 1979 feasibility |
| Corcel’s (AIM:CRCL) stock soars after confirming exploration plans in Angola
Corcel PLC (LSE: CRCL) saw its shares climb in Friday’s trading after the oil and gas junior announced its near-term focus in Angola will be on geological and geophysical (G&G) |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 7th June 2024
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, Baron Oil, Eurasia, |
| GameStop shares surge once more ahead of Roaring Kitty’s upcoming youtube livestream
GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) shares soared by 47% on Thursday and gained an additional 31% in after-hours trading following the announcement that Keith Gill, known on social media as “Roaring Kitty,” |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 7th June 2024
China refined copper imports climb making up some of the shortfall in concentrate supply MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Nevada Copper (NCU CN) – Funding issues at |
| Kibo Energy shares plummet 50% following refinancing, Corporate Restructuring
Kibo Energy PLC (LON: KIBO, JSE: KBO) saw its shares plummet by 50% following the announcement of a significant corporate restructuring. This restructuring includes the appointment of a new board, |
| Autonomy founder Mike Lynch cleared in $11bn US fraud trial
On Thursday, Mike Lynch was acquitted of fraud charges in the United States concerning the $11 billion sale of his software firm, Autonomy, to Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2011. A San Francisco |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ZED, PYC, OBI, AAA & UPL
Zenova Group (ZED), the fire suppression and interdiction company, announced its results for the year ended 30 November 2023. Sales of £278k for the year ended 30 November 2023 (2022 – |
| Graft Polymer (UK) (LON:GPL) Business Update
Update on Recent Developments Graft Polymer (UK) Plc (LSE: GPL), an innovative developer of biopolymer drug delivery systems aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of therapeutics for biopharmaceutical companies, is pleased |
| Upland Resources Ltd (LON:UPL) Notification of Major Shareholding
Notification of Major Shareholding – MNB Zakaria TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word |
| What happened overnight – Friday 7th June 2024
Stocks and bonds lost momentum ahead of a key US jobs report that will influence the Federal Reserve’s future actions. Equities paused near all-time highs as traders held back from |

