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title: "Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 17th December 2023"
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published: "2023-12-17T10:36:52+00:00"
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# Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 17th December 2023

**Published:** December 17, 2023
**Author:** sharetalk
**Categories:** Blogs, Share Talk Weekly Stock Market
**Tags:** ANA, ARK, AVCT, CREO, CUSN, DRV, ECR, ENSI, EUA, GGP, HUM, HVO, JPL #ALL, KAV, KZG, OPG, PANR, POW, RBD, REE, SVML, UFO, UKOG, UPL, WSBN, WSG, XLM, ZPHR
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The FTSE AIM All-Share Index exhibited a bullish trend, climbing approximately 2.3% to conclude the week just over the 740 mark.

At the close on Friday, The FTSE 100 experienced a decline of 0.95%. Leading the gains was Spirax-Sarco Engineering, an industrial manufacturer, with an increase of 2.64%, closely followed by cardboard producer DS Smith, which rose by 2.41%. On the downside, St James’s Place saw the largest drop, falling 4.7%, with AutoTrader close behind, decreasing by 4.57%.

The FTSE 250, representing mid-cap companies, fell by 0.25%. Trainline saw a significant surge of 11.33% following the government’s decision to scrap plans for a competing service. Investment trust Syncona also performed well, gaining 5.08%. On the lower end, pharmaceutical company Indivior experienced the sharpest decline, dropping 7.56%, and oil firm Energean followed with a 4.11% decrease.

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| [Ben Turney, CEO of Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) Talking about the £6 million investment from Purebond](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-about-the-6-million-investment-from-purebond/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-about-the-6-million-investment-from-purebond/) We caught up with Ben, and our first question was what investors should focus on going into 2024. Kavango Resources, a company specializing in metal exploration in Southern Africa, recently [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-about-the-6-million-investment-from-purebond/) |
| [Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 18th – 22nd December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-18th-22nd-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-18th-22nd-december-2023/) As the holiday season approaches, the financial sector is slowing down, but there’s still a trickle of corporate news and economic data for those working through the week. Expect updates [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-18th-22nd-december-2023/) |
| [Homeowners Face £120 ‘Boiler Levy’ to Fund Heat Pump Initiative](https://www.share-talk.com/homeowners-face-120-boiler-levy-to-fund-heat-pump-initiative/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/homeowners-face-120-boiler-levy-to-fund-heat-pump-initiative/) Homeowners are set to face a “boiler tax” as manufacturers adjust to cover the costs associated with the rollout of heat pumps. Worcester Bosch has declared a £120 increase in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/homeowners-face-120-boiler-levy-to-fund-heat-pump-initiative/) |
| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 16th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-december-2023/) The FTSE AIM All-Share Index exhibited a bullish trend, climbing approximately 2.3% to conclude the week just over the 740 mark. At the close on Friday, The FTSE 100 experienced [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-december-2023/) |
| [Russian energy conglomerate Gazprom earns a profit of £39 million in the North Sea.](https://www.share-talk.com/russian-energy-conglomerate-gazprom-earns-a-profit-of-39-million-in-the-north-sea/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/russian-energy-conglomerate-gazprom-earns-a-profit-of-39-million-in-the-north-sea/) Gazprom, the Russian state-owned energy behemoth, reported a €45 million (£39 million) profit from its operations in the North Sea’s Sillimanite gas field, leading to increased demands for more stringent [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/russian-energy-conglomerate-gazprom-earns-a-profit-of-39-million-in-the-north-sea/) |
| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Zephyr Energy, Wentworth Resources & Challenger Energy Group](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-zephyr-energy-wentworth-resources-challenger-energy-group/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-zephyr-energy-wentworth-resources-challenger-energy-group/) WTI (Jan) $71.58 +$2.11, Brent (Feb) $76.61 +$2.35, Diff -$5.03 +24c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Jan) $2.39 +5c, UKNG (Jan) 85.25p -4.48p, TTF (Jan) €34.125 -€1.205. Oil price Anything could happen [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-zephyr-energy-wentworth-resources-challenger-energy-group/) |
| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 15th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-15th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-15th-december-2023/) 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, Chamberlin, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-15th-december-2023/) |
| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 15th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-15th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-15th-december-2023/) China industrial output growth of 6.6% leading copper prices higher MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arkle Resources* (ARK LN) – Lithium brine licences secured in Botswana Bushveld [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-15th-december-2023/) |
| [Ofgem proposes increasing domestic energy charges to safeguard supplier interests](https://www.share-talk.com/ofgem-proposes-increasing-domestic-energy-charges-to-safeguard-supplier-interests/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ofgem-proposes-increasing-domestic-energy-charges-to-safeguard-supplier-interests/) Ofgem plans to raise household energy bills to support suppliers in the wake of consumer debts reaching an unprecedented £3bn. The energy watchdog is considering a temporary increase of £16 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ofgem-proposes-increasing-domestic-energy-charges-to-safeguard-supplier-interests/) |
| [China has turned its control over vital minerals into a strategic advantage.](https://www.share-talk.com/china-has-turned-its-control-over-vital-minerals-into-a-strategic-advantage/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/china-has-turned-its-control-over-vital-minerals-into-a-strategic-advantage/) MPs have raised concerns that China is using its control over essential minerals crucial for green energy as a form of political leverage by limiting access. The UK’s ambition to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/china-has-turned-its-control-over-vital-minerals-into-a-strategic-advantage/) |
| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: JPL, ALL, XLM, ZPHR, UPL, ARK & CREO](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jpl-all-xlm-zphr-upl-ark-creo/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jpl-all-xlm-zphr-upl-ark-creo/) Jubilee Metals (JLP) announced its intention to conduct a conditional placing to raise gross proceeds of approximately £10 million for 5.5 pence per share. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The funds will be [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jpl-all-xlm-zphr-upl-ark-creo/) |
| [Unicorn Minerals Resources ( LSE:UMR ) Gains Momentum with New Executive Appointment and Financial Infusion](https://www.share-talk.com/unicorn-minerals-resources-lseumr-gains-momentum-with-new-executive-appointment-and-financial-infusion/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/unicorn-minerals-resources-lseumr-gains-momentum-with-new-executive-appointment-and-financial-infusion/) Shares of Unicorn Mineral Resources PLC (LSE: UMR) surged by over 100% yesterday following the news of Jason Brewer’s appointment as a new executive director and a capital boost of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/unicorn-minerals-resources-lseumr-gains-momentum-with-new-executive-appointment-and-financial-infusion/) |
| [Upland Resources Ltd (LON:UPL) Sarawak Drilling Rig Letter of Intent](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-ltd-lonupl-sarawak-drilling-rig-letter-of-intent/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-ltd-lonupl-sarawak-drilling-rig-letter-of-intent/) Upland Resources Limited (LSE: UPL) is pleased to announce that, following a successful week spent in Sarawak, progressing and finalising the PSC framework, and further to the announcement made on 4th December [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-ltd-lonupl-sarawak-drilling-rig-letter-of-intent/) |
| [UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM:UKOG) Turkey: Pinarova-1 Testing Update](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-gas-plc-aimukog-turkey-pinarova-1-testing-update-3/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-gas-plc-aimukog-turkey-pinarova-1-testing-update-3/) UK Oil & Gas plc (London AIM: UKOG) is pleased to announce that all required explosives permits for the deployment of the new 7-inch perforating guns, capable of fully penetrating Pinarova’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-oil-gas-plc-aimukog-turkey-pinarova-1-testing-update-3/) |
| [Growth in oil demand is decelerating, with the OPEC+ cartel struggling to increase prices.](https://www.share-talk.com/growth-in-oil-demand-is-decelerating-with-the-opec-cartel-struggling-to-increase-prices/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/growth-in-oil-demand-is-decelerating-with-the-opec-cartel-struggling-to-increase-prices/) Global oil demand is experiencing a downturn, as reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency recently reduced its demand projection for the last quarter of 2023 by 400,000 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/growth-in-oil-demand-is-decelerating-with-the-opec-cartel-struggling-to-increase-prices/) |
| [The Bank of England holds rates at 5.25pc](https://www.share-talk.com/the-bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-5-25pc/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/the-bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-5-25pc/) The Bank of England has maintained its interest rates, echoing a recent move by the US Federal Reserve. The Monetary Policy Committee announced at midday that the base rate would [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-5-25pc/) |
| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 14th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-14th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-14th-december-2023/) 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,  Angle, Audioboom, Base, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-14th-december-2023/) |
| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 14th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-14th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-14th-december-2023/) Gold and copper soar as Jerome Powell indicates 75bp cut in rates next year MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Base Resources (BSE LN) – Base adds Monazite [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-14th-december-2023/) |
| [Mortgage rates decline in anticipation of the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision.](https://www.share-talk.com/mortgage-rates-decline-in-anticipation-of-the-bank-of-englands-upcoming-interest-rate-decision/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/mortgage-rates-decline-in-anticipation-of-the-bank-of-englands-upcoming-interest-rate-decision/) Leading banks are reducing mortgage rates in response to market predictions that central interest rates will decrease more rapidly than initially anticipated in the coming year. HSBC has announced reductions [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mortgage-rates-decline-in-anticipation-of-the-bank-of-englands-upcoming-interest-rate-decision/) |
| [ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Technical Director Adam Jones at Davey Road prospect, Creswick](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-technical-director-adam-jones-at-davey-road-prospect-creswick/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-technical-director-adam-jones-at-davey-road-prospect-creswick/) Drilling near completion at ECR Minerals plc Creswick gold project in central Victoria, Australia.   Andrew Scott (Non-Executive Director) talking to Technical Director Adam Jones at Davey Road prospect, Creswick. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-technical-director-adam-jones-at-davey-road-prospect-creswick/) |
| [Investing Strategy: The Sovereign Metals (LON: SVML, ASX: SVM) Edit](https://www.share-talk.com/investing-strategy-the-sovereign-metals-lon-svml-asx-svm-edit/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/investing-strategy-the-sovereign-metals-lon-svml-asx-svm-edit/) Everything you need to know about investing in Sovereign Metals. The company is superb value at circa 22p per share — here’s why. by Charles Archer Sovereign Metals (LON: SVML, ASX: [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/investing-strategy-the-sovereign-metals-lon-svml-asx-svm-edit/) |
| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: EUA, POW, CEL, KZG, PANR, REE, ANA, DRV, UFO, CUSN & ENSI](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-eua-pow-cel-kzg-panr-ree-ana-drv-ufo-cusn-ensi/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-eua-pow-cel-kzg-panr-ree-ana-drv-ufo-cusn-ensi/) Eurasia Mining (EUA), the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold mining company, provided an update on legal matters. The Company’s dispute with its former legal adviser Gowling WLG (UK) LLP has [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-eua-pow-cel-kzg-panr-ree-ana-drv-ufo-cusn-ensi/) |
| [Pantheon Resources (AIM:PANR) Successful Acquisition of Leases](https://www.share-talk.com/pantheon-resources-aimpanr-successful-acquisition-of-leases/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/pantheon-resources-aimpanr-successful-acquisition-of-leases/) Successful Acquisition of Leases over Updip Kodiak and Ahpun’s Eastern Potential Pantheon Resources plc (AIM: PANR)  the oil and gas company with a 100% working interest in the Kodiak and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pantheon-resources-aimpanr-successful-acquisition-of-leases/) |
| [Marula Mining Plc – Expansion of Graphite Interests with New Mining License Applications at Nyorinyori and NyoriGreen](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-expansion-of-graphite-interests-with-new-mining-license-applications-at-nyorinyori-and-nyorigreen/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-expansion-of-graphite-interests-with-new-mining-license-applications-at-nyorinyori-and-nyorigreen/) Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that the Company’s local partners Takela Mining Tanzania Limited (“TMT”) and NyoriGreen Mining Limited (“NML”), [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-expansion-of-graphite-interests-with-new-mining-license-applications-at-nyorinyori-and-nyorigreen/) |
| [Power Metal is set to commence drilling at its ‘top priority target’ at Molopo Farms in January.](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-is-set-to-commence-drilling-at-its-top-priority-target-at-molopo-farms-in-january/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-is-set-to-commence-drilling-at-its-top-priority-target-at-molopo-farms-in-january/) Power Metal Resources has engaged a drilling contractor for its primary exploration site at the Molopo Farms Complex, focusing on nickel and platinum in Botswana. The target, a robust and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-is-set-to-commence-drilling-at-its-top-priority-target-at-molopo-farms-in-january/) |
| [Top 5 ETFs for High Income in 2024](https://www.share-talk.com/top-5-etfs-for-high-income-in-2024/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/top-5-etfs-for-high-income-in-2024/) As the need for a steady cash flow and financial stability becomes more prominent, particularly among those nearing retirement, the appeal of income exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to grow. These [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/top-5-etfs-for-high-income-in-2024/) |
| [City Predicts a 1 Percentage Point Decrease in Interest Rates Over the Next 12 Months](https://www.share-talk.com/city-predicts-a-1-percentage-point-decrease-in-interest-rates-over-the-next-12-months/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/city-predicts-a-1-percentage-point-decrease-in-interest-rates-over-the-next-12-months/) Financial markets anticipate that the Bank of England will lower interest rates by a full percentage point to 4.25% in the upcoming year. Following data indicating the economy contracted in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/city-predicts-a-1-percentage-point-decrease-in-interest-rates-over-the-next-12-months/) |
| [Analyst Predicts Increased Growth for hVIVO After Securing Major RSV Contract](https://www.share-talk.com/analyst-predicts-increased-growth-for-hvivo-after-securing-major-rsv-contract/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/analyst-predicts-increased-growth-for-hvivo-after-securing-major-rsv-contract/) Cavendish analysts believe the market will respond positively to hVIVO PLC’s announcement of a significant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) drug contract, even though the company’s shares have already surged by [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/analyst-predicts-increased-growth-for-hvivo-after-securing-major-rsv-contract/) |
| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 13th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-13th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-13th-december-2023/) 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, Audioboom, AFC, Anglesey, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-13th-december-2023/) |
| [Oil Reaches Six-Month Low in Market Prices](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-reaches-six-month-low-in-market-prices/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-reaches-six-month-low-in-market-prices/) Ahead of the year’s final decision on Federal Reserve interest rates, oil prices dropped to their lowest in six months. Brent crude, the global benchmark, plunged to $72.51 per barrel, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-reaches-six-month-low-in-market-prices/) |
| [Avacta Group PLC – ALS-6000-101 Phase 1a Study Data](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-group-plc-als-6000-101-phase-1a-study-data/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-group-plc-als-6000-101-phase-1a-study-data/) The data confirm the pre\|CISIONTM platform’s ability to transform the safety profile of doxorubicin  through tumour targeting Cohort 7, the final cohort in the three-weekly dose escalation safety study of AVA6000, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-group-plc-als-6000-101-phase-1a-study-data/) |
| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 13th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-13th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-13th-december-2023/) Underwhelming Chinese economic conference results weigh on metal prices MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglesey Mining (AYM LN) – Completion of first hole on the Northern Copper [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-13th-december-2023/) |
| [Power Metal Res. (AIM:POW) Uranium energy exploration – successful completion of a pre-IPO financing](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-uranium-energy-exploration-successful-completion-of-a-pre-ipo-financing/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-uranium-energy-exploration-successful-completion-of-a-pre-ipo-financing/) Power Metal Resources plc (AIM: POW), the London listed exploration company with a global project portfolio, is pleased to update the market on progress and key developments relating to the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-res-aimpow-uranium-energy-exploration-successful-completion-of-a-pre-ipo-financing/) |
| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HVO, AVCT, RBD, GGP, WSBN, HUM, AGY, WSG & OPG](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-avct-rbd-ggp-wsbn-hum-agy-wsg-opg/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-avct-rbd-ggp-wsbn-hum-agy-wsg-opg/) hVIVO (HVO), the world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, announced that it has signed a £16.8m full-service contract with an existing top five [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-avct-rbd-ggp-wsbn-hum-agy-wsg-opg/) |
| [Wishbone Gold (AIM:WSBN) announces additional visual indications from drilling at Cottesloe.](https://www.share-talk.com/wishbone-gold-aimwsbn-announces-additional-visual-indications-from-drilling-at-cottesloe/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/wishbone-gold-aimwsbn-announces-additional-visual-indications-from-drilling-at-cottesloe/) Further Encouraging Visual Results at Cottesloe Paterson Range, Western Australia Wishbone Gold Plc (AIM: WSBN, AQSE: WSBN) announces an update regarding the current diamond drill program at its Cottesloe project located [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wishbone-gold-aimwsbn-announces-additional-visual-indications-from-drilling-at-cottesloe/) |
| [Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) Director Dealing and New Corporate Presentation](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-director-dealing-and-new-corporate-presentation/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-director-dealing-and-new-corporate-presentation/) Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company, is pleased to announce publication of the Company’s Q4 Corporate Presentation and a director share purchase. @KavangoRes Director Dealing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kavango-resources-lonkav-director-dealing-and-new-corporate-presentation/) |
| [hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) £16.8m RSV contract & Trading ahead of guidance](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aimhvo-16-8m-rsv-contract-trading-ahead-of-guidance/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aimhvo-16-8m-rsv-contract-trading-ahead-of-guidance/) £16.8m full-service RSV contract with top five global pharma client Trading ahead of guidance Highlights ·    Pharma client is funding expedited manufacture of additional supply of RSV challenge agent ·    Confirmatory challenge cohort [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aimhvo-16-8m-rsv-contract-trading-ahead-of-guidance/) |
| [Greatland Gold PLC (AIM:GGP) Scallywag Drilling and Geophysical Survey Results](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-plc-aimggp-scallywag-drilling-and-geophysical-survey-results/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-plc-aimggp-scallywag-drilling-and-geophysical-survey-results/) Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) announced the results of its 2023 drilling and geophysical exploration program at the 100% owned Scallywag tenement in the Paterson Region of Western Australia.  Scallywag is [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-plc-aimggp-scallywag-drilling-and-geophysical-survey-results/) |
| [Thames Water lacks sufficient funds to repay its debt.](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-lacks-sufficient-funds-to-repay-its-debt/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-lacks-sufficient-funds-to-repay-its-debt/) Thames Water is facing a financial challenge as it struggles to meet an upcoming debt repayment deadline, according to the company’s leadership. The UK’s largest water supplier is dealing with [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/thames-water-lacks-sufficient-funds-to-repay-its-debt/) |
| [Ben Turney, CEO of Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) Talking With Zak Mir](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-with-zak-mir/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-with-zak-mir/) We caught up with Ben, and our first question was what investors should focus on going into 2024. Kavango Resources, a company specializing in metal exploration in Southern Africa, recently [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-with-zak-mir/) |
| [Marula Mining Plc – New Processing Equipment Installed at Blesberg, Commissioning and Optimisation to Commence](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-new-processing-equipment-installed-at-blesberg-commissioning-and-optimisation-to-commence/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-new-processing-equipment-installed-at-blesberg-commissioning-and-optimisation-to-commence/) Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide a further update on the new processing equipment in respect of the announcement on 7 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-new-processing-equipment-installed-at-blesberg-commissioning-and-optimisation-to-commence/) |
| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 12th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-12th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-12th-december-2023/) 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, AFC, Acuity, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-12th-december-2023/) |
| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 12th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-12th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-12th-december-2023/) Copper surplus expected to narrow on lower production from key mines MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – New Caterpillar mining equipment arrives [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-12th-december-2023/) |
| [ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Drilling Underway at the Creswick Project](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-drilling-underway-at-the-creswick-project/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-drilling-underway-at-the-creswick-project/) ECR Minerals plc (LON:ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce that further to the announcement of 11 December 2023 (link here), the Company has [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-drilling-underway-at-the-creswick-project/) |
| [Rockfire Resources (AIM:ROCK) OFSI Decision for return of US$2 million Consideration](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-aimrock-ofsi-decision-for-return-of-us2-million-consideration/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-aimrock-ofsi-decision-for-return-of-us2-million-consideration/) Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the base metal, gold, and critical mineral exploration company, is delighted to announce that, further to the announcement on 4 December 2023, the UK Government’s Office of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-aimrock-ofsi-decision-for-return-of-us2-million-consideration/) |
| [The party was cut short on Monday for bitcoin](https://www.share-talk.com/the-party-was-cut-short-on-monday-for-bitcoin/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/the-party-was-cut-short-on-monday-for-bitcoin/) The celebration was abruptly interrupted on Monday as Bitcoin (BTC) dipped 5.8%, erasing a week’s worth of gains for the leading cryptocurrency. However, the BTC/USDT pair made a partial comeback [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-party-was-cut-short-on-monday-for-bitcoin/) |
| [Skedda Inc. – Statement Regarding Possible Offer for SmartSpace Software plc](https://www.share-talk.com/skedda-inc-statement-regarding-possible-offer-for-smartspace-software-plc/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/skedda-inc-statement-regarding-possible-offer-for-smartspace-software-plc/) Skedda Holdings, Inc. (“Skedda”) announces that it has made a series of proposals to the board of directors of SmartSpace (the “SmartSpace Board”) regarding a possible cash offer for the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/skedda-inc-statement-regarding-possible-offer-for-smartspace-software-plc/) |
| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CTL, JLP, BMN, MKA, EST, PHE, VNET, ACRM, FIRE, SOS, FRG, ALL & ORCP](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ctl-jlp-bmn-mka-est-phe-vnet-acrm-fire-sos-frg-all-orcp/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ctl-jlp-bmn-mka-est-phe-vnet-acrm-fire-sos-frg-all-orcp/) CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile for the clean energy transition, announced a ground-breaking agreement for the first co-created mining model for lithium [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ctl-jlp-bmn-mka-est-phe-vnet-acrm-fire-sos-frg-all-orcp/) |
| [Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell Impacted by FCA Caution Regarding Fees](https://www.share-talk.com/hargreaves-lansdown-and-aj-bell-impacted-by-fca-caution-regarding-fees/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/hargreaves-lansdown-and-aj-bell-impacted-by-fca-caution-regarding-fees/) Shares in Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell experienced a significant drop following a statement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding its concerns about how investment platforms and SIPP operators [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hargreaves-lansdown-and-aj-bell-impacted-by-fca-caution-regarding-fees/) |
| [Acuity (AIM:ACRM) Contract and Corporate Update](https://www.share-talk.com/acuity-aimacrm-contract-and-corporate-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/acuity-aimacrm-contract-and-corporate-update/) Largest-Ever Contract Win. Corporate Update Acuity (AIM: ACRM), the software group, which supplies the award-winning STREAM software platform for the Governance, Risk and Compliance (“GRC”) market, together with associated consultancy [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/acuity-aimacrm-contract-and-corporate-update/) |
| [Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP) +100m Wide Gold Intercepts at Northern Zone](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-100m-wide-gold-intercepts-at-northern-zone/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-100m-wide-gold-intercepts-at-northern-zone/) Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), report that its potential farm-in partner, Riversgold Ltd (ASX:RGL) (“RGL”), has received the assay results from a diamond drilling programme at the Northern Zone Intrusive [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aimorcp-100m-wide-gold-intercepts-at-northern-zone/) |
| [Mkango Resources Ltd – FIRST PRODUCTION OF RECYCLED MAGNETS AT TYSELEY](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-first-production-of-recycled-magnets-at-tyseley/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-first-production-of-recycled-magnets-at-tyseley/) Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) announced the first production of recycled rare earth magnets in the United Kingdom on commercial scale magnet manufacturing equipment in over 20 years, a major [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-first-production-of-recycled-magnets-at-tyseley/) |
| [Quiet close to Monday Trading – FTSE 100 closes down, FTSE 250 up](https://www.share-talk.com/quiet-close-to-monday-trading-ftse-100-closes-down-ftse-250-up/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/quiet-close-to-monday-trading-ftse-100-closes-down-ftse-250-up/) Today, the FTSE 100 index, comprising major large-cap companies, experienced a slight decline, closing 0.13% lower. Leading the gains was JD Sports, which saw an increase of 3.38%, with Rolls-Royce [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quiet-close-to-monday-trading-ftse-100-closes-down-ftse-250-up/) |
| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 11th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-11th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-11th-december-2023/) 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, AFC, Chill, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-11th-december-2023/) |
| [Premier African Min. (AIM:PREM) £2.4 million Raise/Funding of Zulu Project and Update](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-min-aimprem-2-4-million-raise-funding-of-zulu-project-and-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-min-aimprem-2-4-million-raise-funding-of-zulu-project-and-update/) The Board of Premier African Minerals Limited announced a subscription today to raise £2.4 million before expenses at an issue price of 0.23 pence per new ordinary share for the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-min-aimprem-2-4-million-raise-funding-of-zulu-project-and-update/) |
| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 11th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-11th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-11th-december-2023/) Steel prices in Europe rise as iron ore holds $135/t on strong Chinese exports MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Revised production guidance [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-11th-december-2023/) |
| [The week of 11th-15th December 2023- Follow the Leader](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-11th-15th-december-2023-follow-the-leader/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-11th-15th-december-2023-follow-the-leader/) Last week was a fascinating week in the foreign exchange markets, not least for the Australian dollar and the Japanese Yen against the US dollar. Tuesday saw the Reserve Bank [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-11th-15th-december-2023-follow-the-leader/) |
| [Pennpetro Energy Plc (LON:PPP) Horse Hill Farmin Update](https://www.share-talk.com/pennpetro-energy-plc-lonppp-horse-hill-farmin-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/pennpetro-energy-plc-lonppp-horse-hill-farmin-update/) UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: UKOG) has postponed the deadline for its anticipated Horse Hill farm-in agreement with Pennpetro Energy (LON: PPP) to 30 June 2024. By mid-2024, Pennpetro [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pennpetro-energy-plc-lonppp-horse-hill-farmin-update/) |
| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: LIFS, ZED, SNX, BRES, DKL, RBD, POLB & ECR](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-lifs-zed-snx-bres-dkl-rbd-polb-ecr/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-lifs-zed-snx-bres-dkl-rbd-polb-ecr/) LifeSafe (LIFS), a fire safety technology business, announced the launch of its new patent pending wildfire extinguishing fluid, Wildfire Pro. Wildfire Pro is a non-toxic and fluorine-free wildfire fluid engineered to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-lifs-zed-snx-bres-dkl-rbd-polb-ecr/) |
| [Golden Metal Resources (LON:GMET) Garfield :High-Grade Copper & Gold Assay Results](https://www.share-talk.com/golden-metal-resources-longmet-garfield-high-grade-copper-gold-assay-results/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/golden-metal-resources-longmet-garfield-high-grade-copper-gold-assay-results/) High-Grade Results Up to 4.27% Cu and Gold Grades up to 27.2g/t Au Golden Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET OTCQB:GMTLF), a strategic mineral exploration and development company focused on Nevada, USA, is pleased [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/golden-metal-resources-longmet-garfield-high-grade-copper-gold-assay-results/) |
| [ECR Minerals plc (AIM:ECR) Update on Planned Drilling at the Creswick Project](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-update-on-planned-drilling-at-the-creswick-project/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-update-on-planned-drilling-at-the-creswick-project/) ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia Pty Ltd, has engaged a [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-update-on-planned-drilling-at-the-creswick-project/) |
| [Poolbeg Pharma PLC – POLB 001 Data Presented at ASH](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-plc-polb-001-data-presented-at-ash/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-plc-polb-001-data-presented-at-ash/) POLB 001 – targeting Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) associated with cancer immunotherapies 11 December 2023 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, OTCQB: POLBF), a biopharmaceutical company focussed on the development and commercialisation of innovative medicines targeting [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-plc-polb-001-data-presented-at-ash/) |
| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 10th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-10th-december-2023/) [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-10th-december-2023/) 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, WTI, Afentra, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-10th-december-2023/) |
| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 10th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-10th-december-2023/) [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-10th-december-2023/) The Star Chamber The small boats look to be the Waterloo moment for the government, even after all the bullets dodged over the past 13 years. It may be suggested [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-10th-december-2023/) |
| [Share Talk Weekly Mining Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 10th December 2022](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-mining-sector-news-round-up-sunday-10th-december-2022/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-mining-sector-news-round-up-sunday-10th-december-2022/) Premier African Minerals Ltd (AIM: PREM, OTC: PRMMF) announced that the new ball mill installation at its Zulu lithium facility is expected to be completed by January/February 2024, with subsequent [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-mining-sector-news-round-up-sunday-10th-december-2022/) |
| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 10th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-10th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-10th-december-2023/) The FTSE 100 concluded the week on a positive note registering a 0.54% increase. Leading the gains was mining firm Antofagasta, which climbed 4.23%, and InterContinental Hotels Group, rising 3.64%. On the downside, Anglo [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-10th-december-2023/) |
| [Can central banks influence market expectations for interest rate cuts in 2024?](https://www.share-talk.com/can-central-banks-influence-market-expectations-for-interest-rate-cuts-in-2024/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/can-central-banks-influence-market-expectations-for-interest-rate-cuts-in-2024/) Financial markets are currently anticipating that the US Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank will maintain their interest rates next week, though some surprises may still arise. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/can-central-banks-influence-market-expectations-for-interest-rate-cuts-in-2024/) |
| [Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 11th – 15th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-11th-15th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-11th-15th-december-2023/) The upcoming week will be dominated by central bank activities, as the season for company reports draws to a close. There’s a growing anticipation of rate reductions in the next [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-11th-15th-december-2023/) |
| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 9th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-9th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-9th-december-2023/) The FTSE 100 concluded the week on a positive note registering a 0.54% increase. Leading the gains was mining firm Antofagasta, which climbed 4.23%, and InterContinental Hotels Group, rising 3.64%. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-9th-december-2023/) |
| [Assessing a junior resource asset: your how-to guide in 5,000 words](https://www.share-talk.com/assessing-a-junior-resource-asset-your-how-to-guide-in-5000-words/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/assessing-a-junior-resource-asset-your-how-to-guide-in-5000-words/) Your AIM minnow has reported ‘astounding’ assays. There’s no rule on hyperbole as long as the data is correct. I’m going to start with the caveat. by Charles Archer Interpreting drilling [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/assessing-a-junior-resource-asset-your-how-to-guide-in-5000-words/) |
| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Longboat Energy, Afentra, Maurel & Prom/Wentworth, EnQuest & finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-longboat-energy-afentra-maurel-prom-wentworth-enquest-finally/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-longboat-energy-afentra-maurel-prom-wentworth-enquest-finally/) WTI (Jan) $69.34 -4c, Brent (Feb) $74.05 -25c, Diff -$4.71 -21c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Jan) $2.59 -12c, UKNG (Jan) 102.5p +5.0p, TTF (Jan) €41.295 +€1.32. Oil price Despite the decent [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-longboat-energy-afentra-maurel-prom-wentworth-enquest-finally/) |
| [Judges hear that Car makers are confronted with 1.2 million lawsuits related to the emissions scandal.](https://www.share-talk.com/judges-hear-that-car-makers-are-confronted-with-1-2-million-lawsuits-related-to-the-emissions-scandal/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/judges-hear-that-car-makers-are-confronted-with-1-2-million-lawsuits-related-to-the-emissions-scandal/) Judges have been informed that car manufacturers are facing over 1.2 million compensation claims due to allegations of installing “defeat devices” in diesel vehicles to circumvent emissions tests. During a [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/judges-hear-that-car-makers-are-confronted-with-1-2-million-lawsuits-related-to-the-emissions-scandal/) |
| [The RAC states that petrol prices should decrease by 9p per litre following the decline in oil prices.](https://www.share-talk.com/the-rac-states-that-petrol-prices-should-decrease-by-9p-per-litre-following-the-decline-in-oil-prices/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/the-rac-states-that-petrol-prices-should-decrease-by-9p-per-litre-following-the-decline-in-oil-prices/) According to the RAC, petrol prices should have dropped by an additional 9p per litre due to the significant decrease in oil prices. Currently, the UK’s average petrol price stands [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-rac-states-that-petrol-prices-should-decrease-by-9p-per-litre-following-the-decline-in-oil-prices/) |
| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 8th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-8th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-8th-december-2023/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-8th-december-2023/) |

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