Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 17th May 2026

 Bid Stories Author @ZaksTradersCafe A few years ago I broke the story about a FTSE 100 company that was taken over: Worldpay. This was my first such scoop, the first

It’s easy to miss the real ripple effects your daily spending has well beyond your personal budget. But tap-and-go breakfasts, cab rides on demand, and instant digital payments are building

London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. The FTSE 100 closed down 1.9%, with

A bidding war between MGM and private equity players is said to be in the offing, according to M&A traders: the starting price is from north of 800p a share

Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC) is one of those AIM microcaps that can easily be overlooked at first glance. The company operates in a specialist corner of the healthcare sector, providing

British Gas has agreed to pay £20 million into Ofgem’s voluntary redress fund to settle an investigation into the forced installation of prepayment meters on vulnerable customers. The regulator’s investigation

When deciding which edition of a new digital game to buy, the choices can feel overwhelming. Standard, deluxe, collector’s, ultimate, each comes with its own price tag and bundle of

London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict as political uncertainty and rising bond yields

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Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC), a leading mathematical modelling, data science and biostatistics company supporting the development of new therapeutics and personalised medicine solutions, is pleased to announce that Peter Sargent

Prospex Energy PLC (AIM: PXEN) reported a stronger financial position and operational progress in its first quarter 2026 results, supported by gas production revenues, fresh financing and expansion activities across

Gold pulls back as US Treasuries slump on elevated inflation concerns MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cornish Metals* (TIN LN) – Main shareholders provide credit facilities Elemental

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

A bidding war between MGM and private equity players is said to be in the offing, according to M&A traders: the starting price is from north of 800p a share

Kendrick Resources (KEN) reported strong new drilling and pXRF sampling results from the Teufelskuppe (“TK”) rare earth project in Namibia, where the Company holds a 70% earn-in interest through its agreement

Asian markets traded lower on Friday as investors continued monitoring developments surrounding the Iran conflict and the conclusion of US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in

Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has reported further high-grade drilling and sampling results from its Teufelskuppe rare earth project in Namibia, reinforcing the project’s potential as a significant rare earth

Placing and Subscription Raising £1,050,000, Issue of Warrants, Holdings in the Company and Directors’ Dealing Valereum Plc  (AQSE: VLRM | OTCQB: VLRMF) has raised £1.05 million through a placing and

Crossroads Well, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA Update Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company, is pleased to announce

Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC) is one of those AIM microcaps that can easily be overlooked at first glance. The company operates in a specialist corner of the healthcare sector, providing

London markets are expected to open lower on Friday as investors digest the outcome of the US-China summit alongside intensifying political uncertainty in Westminster. FTSE 100 futures point to a

Most people overlook just how powerful a single digital code can be in the finance world. Gone are the days when vouchers were only seen as last-minute gifts or points

US equities pushed to fresh record highs on Thursday, extending the recent rally in technology and artificial intelligence-linked stocks. The benchmark S&P 500 rose 0.61% in early trading to reach

Zak Mir talks to Dr Tom Becker, President & CEO, Iofina, in the wake of the specialists in the exploration and production of iodine and manufacturers of speciality chemical products,

UK equities remained firmly higher on Thursday despite fresh political upheaval following the resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting from the government. The FTSE 100 was up 0.4% during afternoon

Tate & Lyle has become the latest London-listed business to attract takeover interest after confirming it received an approach from US peer Ingredion Incorporated. Ingredion has proposed a cash offer

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, WTI

Gold holds firm as wider metals spectrum slides following hot inflation data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Latest resource drilling from Dokwe identifies

(Alliance News) – The UK economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the services sector, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday. UK

There are moments in a mining company’s development when the picture starts to sharpen very quickly. For ECR, this feels like one of those moments. After spending time on site

UK equities moved higher at Thursday’s open after official figures showed the British economy expanded by 0.6% during the first quarter of the year, beating expectations of a slowdown amid

Asian markets traded mixed on Thursday after Wall Street reached fresh record highs, as investors closely followed the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in

PULSAR HELIUM ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDER INTEREST Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) was notified of a disposition on May 8, 2026, of 33,875 common shares

Delta Gold Technologies plc (Aquis: DGQ / OTCQB: DGQTF) has appointed Dr Thomas P Davis as a Strategic Advisor and the first member of its newly established Strategic Advisory Panel,

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI, OTCQB: OPTBF), a life sciences business developing products which reduce hunger and food cravings, enhance the gut microbiome, and sweet fibres as healthy sugar substitutes

London markets are expected to open higher on Thursday as investors assess developments from the high-profile US-China summit in Beijing and prepare for a significant batch of UK economic data.

Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) has commenced Phase 1 drilling at the No.2 ore body within its Kabwe Zinc Mine project in Zambia, marking the start of a major exploration

Britain’s economy is set to stall for the remainder of the year, according to new forecasts from Morgan Stanley, which warned that the economic fallout from the Iran conflict could

Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) surged 10.34% to 24.00p on Wednesday after the company reported encouraging drilling results from the Icaco-1 exploration well on the Tapir Block in

Wall Street opened mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed inflation concerns, interest rate expectations and continued strength in semiconductor stocks, while London markets pushed higher once again. In early US

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, WTI

Copper deficit estimates grow on China sulphuric acid export restrictions, strong Chinese exports and Grasberg restart delay MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq (AMRQ LN) – Focus

Shares in Chill Brands Group plc surged 40% after the company provided a positive commercial update ahead of its Annual General Meeting, highlighting the launch of its Chill Connect wholesale

Mercantile Ports & Logistics Limited (MPL), the owner and developer of the Karanja Port and Logistics facility in Navi Mumbai, India, announced the appointment of Marty Martin to the Board of

Guardian Metal Resources PLC has announced a significant update at its Tempiute Tungsten Project in Nevada, where the company is evaluating the recovery potential of historical mine tailings as part

Asian markets moved lower on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East alongside fresh concerns over the outlook for global technology stocks and inflation. Sentiment remained fragile

Premier African Minerals Limited has completed a subscription raising approximately £1 million before expenses through the issue of new ordinary shares at 0.0185 pence per share, while also reporting further

Winston Tailings Project: Batch 6 Assay Results Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM) has completed the sixth and final batch of assay results from its Winston Tailings Project in Ontario, Canada,

EnergyPathways plc (AIM: EPP) has signed a collaboration agreement with Associated British Ports to assess the Port of Barrow as the proposed onshore base for its Marram Energy Storage Hub

Poolbeg Pharma plc is set to present new data on its drug candidate POLB 001 at the upcoming European Hematology Association Congress 2026, highlighting the treatment’s potential to prevent cancer

Great Southern Copper PLC (LON: GSCU) has commenced scout reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Artemisa North porphyry copper target within its Especularita Project in Chile, as the company accelerates

London markets are expected to rebound on Wednesday, with investors continuing to assess the political fallout in Westminster alongside persistent concerns over elevated US inflation. FTSE 100 futures point to

In the credit industry, old paths still play a role, but new ones now lead the way. One of the key shifts is the rise of private credit. It has

StockBoxMedia speaks with Darren Hazelwood, CEO of Panther Metals, after the company announced Phase 5 Vibracore drilling results from the Winston Gold Tailings Project in Ontario. Darren discusses continuity across

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

Strategic Minerals plc (AIM: SML) has provided a positive operational update on its Redmoor Tungsten-Tin-Copper Project in Cornwall, highlighting continued progress in its expanded drilling campaign. The company confirmed the

Silver prices jump on expected rise in deficit as demand for physical silver grows MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Elevra Lithium (ELV AU) SUSPENDED – An up

The Telegraph: The cost of government borrowing leapt as pressure grows on the Prime Minister to quit. The 10-year gilt yield, a benchmark for the cost of government borrowing, jumped back

Making your way through today’s cryptocurrency market is often like wandering a digital labyrinth. Traders are frequently overwhelmed by a combination of unregulated exchanges, hidden costs, and a shortage of

Picking the right trading strategy is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a forex trader. There’s no shortage of approaches out there, and plenty of noise telling

Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC), a leading mathematical modelling, data science and biostatistics company supporting the development of new therapeutics and personalised medicine solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of

The Smarter Web Company PLC has expanded its Bitcoin treasury holdings after purchasing an additional 25 Bitcoin for approximately £1.5 million. The latest acquisition was completed at an average price

Fulcrum Metals Plc has been notified of a change in major shareholding by YA II PN, Ltd, following the crossing of a regulatory threshold on May 11, 2026. According to

London markets are expected to open lower on Tuesday as investors assess renewed uncertainty surrounding the fragile Iran ceasefire and mounting political pressure on the UK Prime Minister London’s blue-chip

Mendell Helium is pleased to announce that M3 Helium Corp. (“M3 Helium”) has signed two further leases for land in Fort Dodge, Kansas that it considers to be prospective for helium production.

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

Lithium – Energy Storage System tenders show five-fold increase to 51.1GWh since January 2024 but outpace winning bids by >2:1 in April MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below

UK Launch of LVOne Stroke Triage Test by UpFront Diagnostics Abingdon Health plc (AIM: ABDX) a leading international developer, manufacturer and regulatory services provider for rapid diagnostic tests and med-tech,

Abingdon Health plc (ABDX), a leading international developer, manufacturer and regulatory services provider for rapid diagnostic tests and med-tech, noted the announcement on 5 May 2026 by its customer, UpFront Diagnostics,

Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has highlighted significant expansion potential at its Teufelskuppe rare earth project in Namibia, following an in-house estimate identifying approximately 14 million tonnes of above-ground carbonatite

Further strengthening of Poolbeg’s global intellectual property portfolio 11 May 2026 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, ‘Poolbeg’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a core focus on transforming the cancer immunotherapy

Greatland Resources Limited has reported a major exploration success at its West Dome Underground project, with new drilling results pointing to a potentially significant extension of mineralisation at the Pinnacles

Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is very pleased to report the fifth batch (“Batch 5”) of Vibracore sample assay results for

London markets look set for a firmer open on Monday, extending a strong rebound in the FTSE 100 after the index surged 17.5% from its April 7 low. The rally

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, WTI

Britain’s FTSE 100 recorded its third consecutive weekly decline after closing 43 points lower, down 0.4%, at 10,233.07 on Friday. The more domestically focused FTSE 250 also ended weaker, slipping 0.15% to close

Oil Price Vs The Markets Author @ZaksTradersCafe It would appear that the oil price being over 30% since the start of the year is not enough for some oil bulls,

The Bitcoin treasury sector continues to be one of the fastest evolving areas in global capital markets and over the last month it feels as though the industry has really

AIM market continues recovery Britain’s FTSE 100 recorded its third consecutive weekly decline after closing 43 points lower, down 0.4%, at 10,233.07 on Friday. The more domestically focused FTSE 250

Zak Mir takes a charting look at the latest requests, including Altona, GEO, Physiomics, and Quantum Helium Here is a quick but useful run-through of four requested small-cap charts: Altona

For much of the past six months, Mendell Helium plc (AQSE: MDH) traded within a relatively tight range, generally between 3p and 4p, reflecting a market that viewed the company

As global competition intensifies across quantum computing, cryogenics and next-generation energy technologies, helium-3, widely considered one of the world’s rarest and most valuable commodities, is increasingly making headlines.   Pulsar

Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB) enters 2026 at a point where several years of methodical clinical and strategic groundwork are beginning to converge. After a deliberately measured 2025 focused on trial