Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 17th August 2025

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, Audioboom,

It has been an eventful 18 months in the life of Energy Pathways, the integrated energy transition company, since its RTO at the end of 2023. At the time, the

Dozens of Morrisons Stores Fail Hygiene Inspections Dozens of Morrisons outlets have failed food hygiene checks, with some scoring as low as zero, piling further pressure on the debt-laden supermarket

The AIM All-Share barely moved week-on-week, closing at 761.15, as trading succumbed to the usual mid-August malaise. It was a similar story for the FTSE 100, the AIM’s benchmark, which

Admiral, one of the United Kingdom’s largest motor insurers, has allocated £50 million to compensate customers who received unfair settlements for stolen or written-off vehicles. In half-year financial results released

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) is an AIM-quoted gold exploration and development company with a portfolio that spans some of Australia’s most prospective gold-bearing regions. Over the past twelve months,

WTI (Sep) $63.96 +$1.31, Brent (Oct) $66.84 +$1.21, Diff -$2.88 -10c. USNG (Sep) $2.84 +1c, UKNG (Sep) 79.38p -1.11p, TTF (Sep) €32.065 -€0.475 Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is at

Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Aeries, BK, Cognition, Dogness, Inspire, Newegg, OneMedNet, RumbleOn, Sonama, TeraWulf. I ran through the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and

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

SolGold PLC (LSE: SOLG, TSX: SOLG, OTC: SLGGF) has announced what it describes as some of its strongest assay results to date from ongoing drilling at the Tandayama deposit, part

China cutting oversupply to end deflation in raw material costs MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aterian plc* (ATN LN) – MoU with stealth-stage, machine learning start-up in advanced

Associated British Foods (ABF), the FTSE 100 company behind Kingsmill and retailer Primark, has agreed to acquire rival bakery brand Hovis from private equity firm Endless — a move that

Appointment of COO Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC), a digital asset operating company, has announced the appointment of Aleksander (“Aleks”) Nowak as Chief Operating Officer (COO), in a non-board role,

(Alliance News) – Stocks in London are set to open higher on Friday, ahead of a much-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Trump

Monte Muambe: high gallium grade AND gallium – fluorspar association confirmed Altona Rare Earths PLC (LSE: REE), the resource exploration and development company advancing critical raw materials projects in Africa,

RentGuarantor (TIDM: RGG), a provider of rent guarantee services to prospective tenants across the socio-economic spectrum wishing to rent property in the UK1 private rental sector, is pleased to announce that

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company is pleased to report, further to the Company’s announcement

The FTSE 100 notched a record closing high today, edging up 0.1% to 9,177.24, as investors balanced stronger-than-expected UK growth data against a surprise rise in US producer price inflation.

Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Bitmine, BIT Mining, Editas, Generation Bio, Momentous, Mobile-Health, Ovid, RumbleOn, ReShape, Sonnet, Webloon. . In today’s USA Chartbreakers update

genedrive plc (AIM: GDR), the point of care pharmacogenetic testing company, notes the fall in the Company’s share price on 13 August 2025 which it believes was connected to postings

FTSE 100 Slips as Growth Data Tempers Rally The FTSE 100 edged 0.1% lower on Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 also dipped

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, Bezant,

Aviva’s share price climbed 3.6% on Thursday, reaching its highest level since December 2007, after the FTSE 100 insurer reported robust first-half results and confirmed solid progress integrating Direct Line.

Copper holds higher ground as Chile sees supply constraints and Freeport smelter delayed MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq (AMRQ LN) – Quarterly update Antofagasta (ANTO LN)

Oracle Power PLC has raised £500,000 via a share placing to support its projects in Australia and Pakistan. The placing involves the issue of 3.57 billion new shares at 0.014

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences company focused on products that reduce hunger and food cravings, improve the gut microbiome, and offer sweet fibres as healthy sugar alternatives,

EnergyPathways PLC (AIM: EPP) has requested a Section 35 direction under the Planning Act 2008 to consolidate approvals for its MESH integrated energy project into a single Development Consent Order

Bezant (BZT), the copper-gold exploration and resource development company, announced that it has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire a 90% shareholding in Namib Lead and Zinc Mining

Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT) has agreed to acquire a 90% stake in Namib Lead and Zinc Mining for US$2.5 million plus royalties, securing an existing processing plant to fast-track development

Directorship Changes SEED Innovations Ltd, the AIM-quoted investment company, announces that, as part of an agreed strategic change outlined in the announcement dated 18 July 2025 and detailed in the

Tours and activities, as a subset of the travel industry, have quickly grown from a niche category to become one of the most rapidly growing sources of revenue. Previously considered

Bitcoin Hits Record High as Yen Strengthens on US Rate Comments Bitcoin briefly surged past $124,500 during Asian trading, setting a new high before pulling back, as the yen climbed

WTI crude fell to around $64.50 a barrel, its lowest in two months, after forecasts from the IEA and US government pointed to a growing oil surplus and record-high inventories

More than 2,100 jobs are in jeopardy as jewellery and accessories retailer Claire’s prepares to enter administration, with the appointment of Interpath Advisory expected as soon as Wednesday afternoon. Chief

Agreement Entered for Majority Interest in Kenyan Manganese Project Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into

Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Advent, Atlantic International, Arcturus, Cognition Therapeutics, GSI, Frontier, Lightbridge, Ondas, 180 Life Sciences, 3D, and Telos. Below I’ll lay

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

Bitcoin Purchase and Bitcoin Treasury Update Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC), a digital asset operating company, is pleased to announce a further purchase of Bitcoin as part of its long-term Bitcoin

Gold edges higher as Trump looks to withdraw labour data and Uganda starts buying bullion MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Artemis Gold (ARTG CN) – Blackwater moves

Cornish Metals Inc (AIM: CUSN, TSX-V: CUSN, OTC: SBWFF) said dewatering and shaft refurbishment at the South Crofty tin project remain on schedule. Work has reached the mid-shaft pump station

Phoenix Copper (PXC), the AIM quoted, USA focused base and precious metals emerging producer and exploration company, announced that, further to announcements on 4 March 2024 and 12 June 2025, it

Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET, OTCQB:GMTLF), a strategic development and mineral exploration company focused on tungsten in Nevada, USA, is pleased to provide an update for the Pilot North Tungsten Project

Sunda Energy Targets H1 2026 for Chuditch-2 Drilling Sunda Energy PLC (AIM: SNDA) has confirmed that drilling of the Chuditch-2 well offshore Timor-Leste is now planned for the first half

Further to the 25 July 2025 announcement, Metals One (AIM: MET1), a minerals exploration and development company with key interests in uranium and gold projects, is pleased to announce it has now

United Oil & Gas Plc (AIM: “UOG”), the oil and gas company with a high-impact exploration asset in Jamaica and a development asset in the UK, is pleased to provide

Bringing decades of award-winning mining leadership to advance Brazilian portfolio Jangada Mines Plc (AIM: JAN), a natural resource development company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Paulo Guimarães

The London Stock Exchange ended Tuesday’s session mixed, with the globally focused FTSE 100 up 0.2% and the domestically oriented FTSE 250 down 0.2%. The FTSE 100 was buoyed by

Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Aureus, AirNet, BioXcel, CEA, Equilium, Gamehaus, Matinas, OneConstruction, Tilray, and urban-gro. In today’s note, I run through the big-picture

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

China steelmaking feedstocks climb again on improving demand and China capacity crackdown MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arafura (ARU AU) – Non binding LOI from EFA Atalaya

GoldStone Resources (AIM: GRL) shares tumbled nearly 48% in early trade after its annual general meeting saw a major board change and a setback to fundraising plans. While most resolutions

Entain (ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group, today reported Interim Results1 for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025. H1 ahead of expectations with accelerating strategic progress; FY25 guidance

Rome Resources Plc (AIM: RMR) has reported another set of encouraging drill results from the Mont Agoma prospect in the Democratic Republic of Congo, identifying new tin and copper zones

Great Southern Copper PLC (LON: GSCU) has confirmed the presence of high-grade mineralisation beneath the historic Mostaza mine at its Cerro Negro project in Chile. The company on Tuesday released

Block Energy plc, the development and production company focused on Georgia, is pleased to provide a portfolio update covering progress on farmouts, Carbon Capture and Storage (“CCS”), drilling activity, and

Japanese equities surged to a record high after the US and China agreed to extend their tariff truce by 90 days, averting triple-digit duties on Chinese exports to the US

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London listed technology company, announces the purchase of additional Bitcoin as part of “The 10 Year Plan”

Proposed Amendment and Conversion of Convertible Loan Notes, Related Party Transactions and Notice of General Meeting Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), the AIM-quoted company pioneering the use of innovative technology

Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Alector, Apollo Medical, GigaCloud, Hyperion, Jyong, MF International, Newegg, Nephros, SG Blocks, VivoPower, and Zillow. Hi, Zak Mir here

Bitcoin, Ethereum Near Record Highs Amid Institutional Buying Bitcoin climbed over 3% to $122,319 on Monday, approaching its mid-July record, while Ethereum reached $4,323 over the weekend, its highest level

Ørsted Shares Hit Record Low as Trump Stance Blamed for US Setback Ørsted — Europe’s largest wind power company — saw its market value plunge by nearly a third after

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

Gold edges lower on rising expectations of peace in Ukraine MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Asiamet Resources (ARS LN) – Appointment of experienced project manager to progress

Chill Brands Group PLC (LSE: CHLL, OTCQB: CHBRF) shares returned to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market for the first time since their suspension in June 2024. The

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London listed technology company, announces that 3,452,086 new Ordinary Shares have been placed from the current tranche.

Zenith Energy Ltd (LSE: ZEN, TSX-V: ZEE) has agreed to acquire five development-stage agrivoltaic solar projects in Italy’s Piedmont region, adding a combined capacity of around 30 MWp. Acquisitions Highlights

The Telegraph: Revealed: Chagos deal to cost 10 times what Starmer claimed. Government’s own estimate of cost of giving away territory to Mauritius is almost £35bn, documents show, Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: Chagos

Genedrive PLC (AIM: GDR), the developer of rapid genetic testing technology, expects total income for the year ended 30 June to rise to around £1 million, up from £0.5 million

Kavango Resources plc (LSE:KAV), the Southern Africa focused metals exploration and gold production company, is pleased to announce the start of resource drilling at the Bill’s Luck Gold Mine (“Bill’s

Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE:V3TC), a digital asset operating company, is pleased to announce the appointment of acclaimed Bitcoin lawyer Adam Vaziri to the Company’s Bitcoin Advisory Board, effective immediately. Adam

Sulphide Mineralisation Intersected at Target Depth for First Hole Wishbone Gold Plc is pleased to announce that drilling at the Company’s Red Setter Gold Dome Project, located 15km South West

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN), advancing helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon projects in the USA, is pleased to announce that the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has formally approved the

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

AIM Rebounds with 0.6% Gain, Outperforming FTSE 100 at the close on Friday. After several weeks of muted performance, London’s AIM market found fresh momentum, rising 0.6% to close at

Waiting On The Summer Doldrums Author @ZaksTradersCafe Although it may be the case that most market participants have left the asylum hotels protests, the Palestinian Action protests, and the shoplifters

If you ask AI the answer is some qualified, “on the one hand, on the other hand” garbage. In other words, it is useless. The human touch is still required

Orforglipron Weight Loss Pill Shows Promise in Landmark Trial, Paving Way for NHS Obesity Care Breakthrough A new daily weight loss pill, orforglipron, has delivered encouraging results in a landmark

In the latest episode of ZaksTradersCafe, Zak Mir sits down with Christopher Nicholson, Managing Director and Head of Research at ACF Equity Research, to dissect some of the most intriguing themes currently shaping the

Key Corporate Results and Economic Data in Focus This Week The coming week brings a slightly slower, yet still eventful, round of corporate results and crucial economic indicators. Key sectors,

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported a steep decline in profits for the quarter ending June, as the British luxury carmaker contends with the impact of U.S. trade tariffs and