{"id":134886,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 19th April 2026","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-04-19T09:03:48+00:00","modified":"2026-06-21T15:24:01+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-19th-april-2026/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-19th-april-2026.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-19th-april-2026.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market"],"tags":["ASTR","AVCT","BHL","BOOM","BUCE","CORA","CTL","DGQ","GGP","GSCU","HAMA","HUD","ITM","KOD","MDH","MFAI","MPAL","ORCP","POLB","PRE","PREM","QHE","SWC","THX","TOO","UJO","VLRM","ZEN","ZIN"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/aa7ac000-4779-4586-844c-d38dad89274b.webp?fit=1200%2C1103&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"The AIM All-Share Index extended its rebound with another solid week, climbing 2.7%. The benchmark once again outperformed the FTSE 100, which finished the week broadly flat.\n\n[!\\[\\](https://www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MDH-with_heading_5-300x169.webp)](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-plc-from-single-well-to-scalable-production/)\n\n[Mendell Helium plc, From Single Well to Scalable Production](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-plc-from-single-well-to-scalable-production/)\n\n[Helium Prices](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-plc-from-single-well-to-scalable-production/) have surged sharply over the past week (9–16 March 2026), rising by 35%-50% in the global spot market. The spike has been driven by a major supply shock after military strikes in Qatar halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations and associated helium production—effectively removing around one-third of global supply from the market.\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Union pay demands could see Tube drivers paid more than surgeons](https://www.share-talk.com/union-pay-demands-could-see-tube-drivers-paid-more-than-surgeons/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/union-pay-demands-could-see-tube-drivers-paid-more-than-surgeons/) The Rail, Maritime and Transport union has tabled demands that would fundamentally reshape compensation structures within the London Underground, with proposed hourly rates exceeding those earned by consultant surgeons and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/union-pay-demands-could-see-tube-drivers-paid-more-than-surgeons/) |\n| [Labour secures vote on powers over private pensions](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-secures-vote-on-powers-over-private-pensions/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-secures-vote-on-powers-over-private-pensions/) The Labour government has successfully navigated a crucial vote in the House of Commons to advance legislation granting ministers discretionary authority over pension scheme investments. The Pension Schemes Bill now [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-secures-vote-on-powers-over-private-pensions/) |\n| [Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-has-reimposed-restrictions-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-has-reimposed-restrictions-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/) Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued US naval blockade of its ports, according to state media. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had warned earlier that the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-has-reimposed-restrictions-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/) |\n| [Why 2026 could be a defining year for Poolbeg Pharma](https://www.share-talk.com/why-2026-could-be-a-defining-year-for-poolbeg-pharma-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/why-2026-could-be-a-defining-year-for-poolbeg-pharma-2/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/why-2026-could-be-a-defining-year-for-poolbeg-pharma-2/) |\n| [Shaun Day, MD, Greatland Resources live April 2026 Town Hall Q&A recording](https://www.share-talk.com/shaun-day-md-greatland-resources-live-april-2026-town-hall-qa-recording/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shaun-day-md-greatland-resources-live-april-2026-town-hall-qa-recording/) Shaun Day, Greatland Resources Managing Director (ASX: GGP, AIM: GGP), is in Europe to meet retail and institutional investors, and this is a recording of the livestream Town Hall Q&A [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shaun-day-md-greatland-resources-live-april-2026-town-hall-qa-recording/) |\n| [Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-has-reopened-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-commercial-shipping/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-has-reopened-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-commercial-shipping/) Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, easing concerns about a key global oil transit route. Araghchi said the waterway would [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-has-reopened-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-commercial-shipping/) |\n| [Mendell Helium – Major Drilling and Processing Progress in Fort Dodge](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-major-drilling-and-processing-progress-in-fort-dodge/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-major-drilling-and-processing-progress-in-fort-dodge/) In this interview, StockBox spoke to Nick Tulloch, CEO of Mendell Helium (AQSE: MDH), he outlined a major proposed helium production facility at Rost, strong drilling success at Rost-2, and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-major-drilling-and-processing-progress-in-fort-dodge/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 17th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-17th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-17th-april-2026/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-17th-april-2026/) |\n| [ITM Power shares jump over 35% on Rheinmetall deal](https://www.share-talk.com/itm-power-shares-jump-over-35-on-rheinmetall-deal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/itm-power-shares-jump-over-35-on-rheinmetall-deal/) ITM Power plc shares surged more than 35% in early trading to 127.56p after the company announced a partnership with Rheinmetall AG on a defence-focused synthetic fuels initiative. The collaboration [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/itm-power-shares-jump-over-35-on-rheinmetall-deal/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 17th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-17th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-17th-april-2026/) Gold steadies lower as India limits bullion buying MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cora Gold (CORA LN) – $120m stream agreed with major shareholder Eagle Eye for [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-17th-april-2026/) |\n| [Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Expose Fragility In Asia’s Helium-Dependent Manufacturing Base](https://www.share-talk.com/strait-of-hormuz-tensions-expose-fragility-in-asias-helium-dependent-manufacturing-base/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/strait-of-hormuz-tensions-expose-fragility-in-asias-helium-dependent-manufacturing-base/) Transit Restrictions Risk Irreversible Cargo Loss Unlike hydrocarbons, helium cannot be stored indefinitely in transit. Transported as a cryogenic liquid, it must be maintained near absolute zero (-269 oC) in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/strait-of-hormuz-tensions-expose-fragility-in-asias-helium-dependent-manufacturing-base/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ZIN, MDH, QHE, MPAL, PREM, CORA, PRE & ITM](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-zin-mdh-qhe-mpal-prem-cora-pre-itm/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-zin-mdh-qhe-mpal-prem-cora-pre-itm/) Zinc Media Group plc (ZIN), the award-winning television, brand and audio production group, is pleased to announce that, following a strong trading performance by The Edge Picture Co Limited, The Edge has [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-zin-mdh-qhe-mpal-prem-cora-pre-itm/) |\n| [Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) £5 Million Institutional Placing](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-5-million-institutional-placing/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-5-million-institutional-placing/) £5 Million Institutional Placing Positions Quantum for Next Phase of Growth Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) is pleased to announce it has today raised £5 million (before expenses) by way [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-5-million-institutional-placing/) |\n| [Premier African Minerals updates on Zulu lithium and tantalum project](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-updates-on-zulu-lithium-and-tantalum-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-updates-on-zulu-lithium-and-tantalum-project/) Premier African Minerals Limited has provided a further operational update on its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe, highlighting continued progress as it moves towards commissioning. Zulu Lithium: installation [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-updates-on-zulu-lithium-and-tantalum-project/) |\n| [Mendell Helium PLC (AQSE: MDH) Proposal to install helium production facility](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-plc-aqse-mdh-proposal-to-install-helium-production-facility/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-plc-aqse-mdh-proposal-to-install-helium-production-facility/) Proposal to install 1,000 Mcf/day helium production facility at Rost Mendell Helium is pleased to announce that M3 Helium Corporation (“M3 Helium”) has received a non-binding proposal with a leading [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-plc-aqse-mdh-proposal-to-install-helium-production-facility/) |\n| [FTSE 100 set to edge higher as investors watch US-Iran talks](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-edge-higher-as-investors-watch-us-iran-talks/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-edge-higher-as-investors-watch-us-iran-talks/) London stocks are set for a modestly higher open on Friday, with markets remaining cautious as attention centres on potential US-Iran peace talks. Futures indicate the FTSE 100 will open [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-edge-higher-as-investors-watch-us-iran-talks/) |\n| [Delta Gold Technologies Strengthens Quantum IP Strategy](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-strengthens-quantum-ip-strategy/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-strengthens-quantum-ip-strategy/) StockBox speaks with Michael Jones, CEO of Delta Gold Technologies, about the company’s latest move to appoint Haynes Boone as global intellectual property counsel. The discussion highlights how the firm [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-strengthens-quantum-ip-strategy/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Union Jack Oil, Buccaneer Energy & Finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-union-jack-oil-buccaneer-energy-finally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-union-jack-oil-buccaneer-energy-finally/) WTI (May) $91.29 +1c, Brent (June) $94.93 +14c, Diff -$3.64 +13c. USNG (May) $2.61 +1c, UKNG (May) 103.92p -5.07p, TTF (May) €41.6 -€1.0. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is unchanged [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-union-jack-oil-buccaneer-energy-finally/) |\n| [Europe warned to brace for flight cancellations, IEA says](https://www.share-talk.com/europe-warned-to-brace-for-flight-cancellations-iea-says/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/europe-warned-to-brace-for-flight-cancellations-iea-says/) Europe could face flight cancellations “soon” as fuel shortages intensify, according to Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency. Birol warned the continent risks running critically low on jet [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/europe-warned-to-brace-for-flight-cancellations-iea-says/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 16th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-16th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-16th-april-2026/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-16th-april-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 16th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-16th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-16th-april-2026/) CATL eyes $4.4bn investment in critical minerals investments to secure supply chain MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Genesis Minerals (GMD AU) – Continued cash build amid tight [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-16th-april-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BOOM, ZEN, CTL, HUD, BHL, MFAI, VLRM, TOO & QHE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-boom-zen-ctl-hud-bhl-mfai-vlrm-too-qhe/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-boom-zen-ctl-hud-bhl-mfai-vlrm-too-qhe/) Audioboom Group PLC (BOOM) announced that it had appointed J Goodwin & Co and Rockefeller Capital as Joint Financial Advisers to carry out a strategic review which would involve the consideration [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-boom-zen-ctl-hud-bhl-mfai-vlrm-too-qhe/) |\n| [Audioboom reports record quarter with revenue up 30%](https://www.share-talk.com/audioboom-reports-record-quarter-with-revenue-up-30/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/audioboom-reports-record-quarter-with-revenue-up-30/) Audioboom Group PLC (AIM: BOOM) has reported revenue of $22.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, up 30% on the $17.3 million recorded in the same period last year. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/audioboom-reports-record-quarter-with-revenue-up-30/) |\n| [Mendell Helium (AQSE:MDH) Update on drilling the Rost twin well](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqsemdh-update-on-drilling-the-rost-twin-well/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqsemdh-update-on-drilling-the-rost-twin-well/) Mendell Helium is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of drilling operations at M3 Helium Corporation’s (“M3 Helium”) new twin well to the existing Rost 1-26 well (“Rost”) in Fort Dodge, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqsemdh-update-on-drilling-the-rost-twin-well/) |\n| [Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) Sagebrush-1 Testing Progress and Leadville Plan](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-1-testing-progress-and-leadville-plan/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-1-testing-progress-and-leadville-plan/) Operational Update Sagebrush-1 Testing Progresses; Key Leadville Perforation Next Week Quantum Helium Limited (“Quantum” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an operational update on the extended production test at [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-1-testing-progress-and-leadville-plan/) |\n| [Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU) Mineralisation Extended at Monolith Target](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-mineralisation-extended-at-monolith-target/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-mineralisation-extended-at-monolith-target/) Rock Chip and Channel Results Extend Cu-Ag Mineralisation at Monolith Target, Cerro Negro Mineralised system defined over a 700 metre by 400 metre area Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-mineralisation-extended-at-monolith-target/) |\n| [FTSE 100 under pressure ahead of UK economic figures](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-under-pressure-ahead-of-uk-economic-figures/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-under-pressure-ahead-of-uk-economic-figures/) London stocks are set for a softer open on Thursday, as persistent Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment ahead of key UK economic data releases. Futures point to the FTSE [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-under-pressure-ahead-of-uk-economic-figures/) |\n| [Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) Crossroads Well Southern Oklahoma USA Update](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-plc-aim-ujo-crossroads-well-southern-oklahoma-usa-update-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-plc-aim-ujo-crossroads-well-southern-oklahoma-usa-update-2/) Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company, announces that, following the update on 8 April 2026. Reach Oil [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-plc-aim-ujo-crossroads-well-southern-oklahoma-usa-update-2/) |\n| [AA-owned driving schools told to refund 80,000 customers over pricing](https://www.share-talk.com/aa-owned-driving-schools-told-to-refund-80000-customers-over-pricing/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/aa-owned-driving-schools-told-to-refund-80000-customers-over-pricing/) The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed significant penalties on two AA-owned driving schools for engaging in deceptive pricing practices that contravened consumer protection regulations. BSM Driving School and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/aa-owned-driving-schools-told-to-refund-80000-customers-over-pricing/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 15th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-15th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-15th-april-2026/) 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, Crude [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-15th-april-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 15th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-15th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-15th-april-2026/) Copper jumps as market sentiment improves and concerns mount over sulphuric acid shortages MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andina Copper (ANDC CN) – Step out drilling hits [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-15th-april-2026/) |\n| [Poolbeg Pharma receives UK clearance to begin cancer immunotherapy trial](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-receives-uk-clearance-to-begin-cancer-immunotherapy-trial/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-receives-uk-clearance-to-begin-cancer-immunotherapy-trial/) Poolbeg Pharma plc (AIM: POLB) has received Clinical Trial Authorisation (CTA) from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for its POLB 001 TOPICAL trial, marking a key regulatory milestone [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-receives-uk-clearance-to-begin-cancer-immunotherapy-trial/) |\n| [Thor Explorations holds guidance after producing 20,256oz of gold](https://www.share-talk.com/thor-explorations-holds-guidance-after-producing-20256oz-of-gold/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/thor-explorations-holds-guidance-after-producing-20256oz-of-gold/) Thor Explorations Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: THX) has maintained its full-year guidance after delivering a solid first quarter from its Segilola gold mine in Nigeria, underpinned by strong cash generation and ongoing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/thor-explorations-holds-guidance-after-producing-20256oz-of-gold/) |\n| [Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd has completed a £750,000 fundraise](https://www.share-talk.com/bluebird-mining-ventures-ltd-has-completed-a-750000-fundraise/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bluebird-mining-ventures-ltd-has-completed-a-750000-fundraise/) Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd (LON: BMV) has completed a £750,000 fundraise through a placing of 750 million new shares at 0.1p each, reflecting continued investor backing for its gold streaming [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bluebird-mining-ventures-ltd-has-completed-a-750000-fundraise/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HVO, BMV, POLB, WPHO, MTEC, HAMA, TAM, ORCP, ASTR & THX](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-bmv-polb-wpho-mtec-hama-tam-orcp-astr-thx/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-bmv-polb-wpho-mtec-hama-tam-orcp-astr-thx/) hVIVO plc (HVO), a purpose-built, full-service international clinical development partner and the world leader in human challenge trials, announced its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Revenue of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-bmv-polb-wpho-mtec-hama-tam-orcp-astr-thx/) |\n| [Hamak Strategy Limited (LON: HAMA) Resource Drilling Underway at Akoko Gold Project](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-limited-lon-hama-resource-drilling-underway-at-akoko-gold-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-limited-lon-hama-resource-drilling-underway-at-akoko-gold-project/) Resource Drilling Underway at Akoko Gold Project in Ghana Hamak Strategy Limited (LON: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) a company combining traditional gold exploration in West Africa with a Digital Asset [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-limited-lon-hama-resource-drilling-underway-at-akoko-gold-project/) |\n| [Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) Assay results of up to 71 g/t Au at Northern Zone](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aim-orcp-assay-results-of-up-to-71-g-t-au-at-northern-zone/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aim-orcp-assay-results-of-up-to-71-g-t-au-at-northern-zone/) Impressive Northern Zone Gold Project Drilling Results Continue Assay results of up to 71 g/t gold Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), an international project developer, is pleased to announce assay [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-plc-aim-orcp-assay-results-of-up-to-71-g-t-au-at-northern-zone/) |\n| [Why 2026 could be a defining year for Poolbeg Pharma](https://www.share-talk.com/why-2026-could-be-a-defining-year-for-poolbeg-pharma/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/why-2026-could-be-a-defining-year-for-poolbeg-pharma/) 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 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/why-2026-could-be-a-defining-year-for-poolbeg-pharma/) |\n| [Mortgage Costs Surge Nearly £1900 Following Iran Conflict](https://www.share-talk.com/mortgage-costs-surge-nearly-1900-following-iran-conflict/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mortgage-costs-surge-nearly-1900-following-iran-conflict/) The geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict have triggered a significant deterioration in mortgage affordability across the United Kingdom housing market. Recent data from Moneyfacts reveals that two-year fixed mortgage [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mortgage-costs-surge-nearly-1900-following-iran-conflict/) |\n| [Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) Christina Coughlin – In Vivo 2026 Rising Leader](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-therapeutics-aim-avct-christina-coughlin-in-vivo-2026-rising-leader/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-therapeutics-aim-avct-christina-coughlin-in-vivo-2026-rising-leader/) Avacta CEO Christina Coughlin Named as One of In Vivo’s 2026 Rising Leaders LONDON and PHILADELPHIA – April 14, 2026 – Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-therapeutics-aim-avct-christina-coughlin-in-vivo-2026-rising-leader/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 14th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-14th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-14th-april-2026/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-14th-april-2026/) |\n| [Bluebird Mining shares up 36% as growth plans revealed](https://www.share-talk.com/bluebird-mining-shares-up-36-as-growth-plans-revealed/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bluebird-mining-shares-up-36-as-growth-plans-revealed/) Bluebird Mining Ventures (LON: BMV) saw its shares surge 39% to 0.26p after outlining a more aggressive growth strategy, shifting from platform development to active capital deployment. A key highlight [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bluebird-mining-shares-up-36-as-growth-plans-revealed/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 14th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-14th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-14th-april-2026/) Lithium carbonate prices rise as China environmental crackdown continues, equities climb MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Asara Resources (AS1 AU) – Jeff Quartermaine joins as Chairman Ariana [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-14th-april-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BLOE, AJAX, OMI, WCAT, ZEN, BMV, COBR, KOD & HVO](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bloe-ajax-omi-wcat-zen-bmv-cobr-kod-hvo/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bloe-ajax-omi-wcat-zen-bmv-cobr-kod-hvo/) Block Energy (BLOE), the development and production company focused on Georgia, is pleased to announce that it has executed a binding Framework Agreement with Zhijiang Sanning Energy Co. Ltd for the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bloe-ajax-omi-wcat-zen-bmv-cobr-kod-hvo/) |\n| [Delta Gold Technologies PLC (Aquis: DGQ) Appointment of Global Intellectual Property Counsel](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-plc-aquis-dgq-appointment-of-global-intellectual-property-counsel/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-plc-aquis-dgq-appointment-of-global-intellectual-property-counsel/) Appointment of Haynes Boone as Global Intellectual Property Counsel 9th April 2026 – Delta Gold Technologies PLC (“Delta Gold” or the “Company”) (Aquis: DGQ /OTC:DGQTF), a technology company developing intellectual [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-plc-aquis-dgq-appointment-of-global-intellectual-property-counsel/) |\n| [The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC \\| OTCQB: TSWCF \\| FRA: 3M8) Bitcoin Purchase](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-lse-swc-otcqb-tswcf-fra-3m8-bitcoin-purchase/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-lse-swc-otcqb-tswcf-fra-3m8-bitcoin-purchase/) The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC \\| OTCQB: TSWCF \\| FRA: 3M8) announces the purchase of additional Bitcoin as part of “The 10 Year Plan” which includes an ongoing treasury [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-lse-swc-otcqb-tswcf-fra-3m8-bitcoin-purchase/) |\n| [Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) HYPROMAG AND MKANGO RARE EARTHS UK TO COLLABORATE](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-v-mka-hypromag-and-mkango-rare-earths-uk-to-collaborate/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-v-mka-hypromag-and-mkango-rare-earths-uk-to-collaborate/) HYPROMAG AND MKANGO RARE EARTHS UK TO COLLABORATE IN MAJOR NEW GRANT FUNDED PROJECT TO DEVELOP RECYCLED MAGNETS FOR HIGH GRADE AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS London / Vancouver: April 14, 2026 – Mkango Resources [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-v-mka-hypromag-and-mkango-rare-earths-uk-to-collaborate/) |\n| [Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM) Winston Tailings Project: Batch 3 Assay Results](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-plc-lon-palm-winston-tailings-project-batch-3-assay-results/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-plc-lon-palm-winston-tailings-project-batch-3-assay-results/) Winston Tailings Project: Batch 3 Assay Results Panther Metals PLC (LSE: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is very pleased to report the third batch (“Batch [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-plc-lon-palm-winston-tailings-project-batch-3-assay-results/) |\n| [FTSE 100 to open higher as crude prices ease back](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-to-open-higher-as-crude-prices-ease-back/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-to-open-higher-as-crude-prices-ease-back/) Stocks in London are set to open slightly higher on Tuesday, as easing oil prices help stabilise sentiment despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Futures indicate the FTSE 100 will open 7.9 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-to-open-higher-as-crude-prices-ease-back/) |\n| [Powerhouse Energy agrees collaboration with Hydrogen Utopia](https://www.share-talk.com/powerhouse-energy-agrees-collaboration-with-hydrogen-utopia/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/powerhouse-energy-agrees-collaboration-with-hydrogen-utopia/) Powerhouse Energy Group PLC (AIM: PHE) has entered into a three-year, non-exclusive marketing agreement with Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LON: HUI) to promote its waste-to-hydrogen Distributed Modular Generation (DMG) technology [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/powerhouse-energy-agrees-collaboration-with-hydrogen-utopia/) |\n| [Trump warns Iranian vessels near Hormuz blockade will be ‘eliminated’](https://www.share-talk.com/trump-warns-iranian-vessels-near-hormuz-blockade-will-be-eliminated/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/trump-warns-iranian-vessels-near-hormuz-blockade-will-be-eliminated/) Donald Trump has warned that any Iranian naval vessels approaching the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will be “immediately eliminated,” marking a further escalation in tensions. In a [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/trump-warns-iranian-vessels-near-hormuz-blockade-will-be-eliminated/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 13th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-13th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-13th-april-2026/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-13th-april-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 13th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-13th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-13th-april-2026/) REE – China Northern Rare Earth Group raises Q2 prices by 45% MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Initial testing shows potential benefits [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-13th-april-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ROAD, HUI, PHE, TM1, ONDO, GSCU, ORR, JNEO, ECO, OBI, MWE & ATM](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-road-hui-phe-tm1-ondo-gscu-orr-jneo-eco-obi-mwe-atm/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-road-hui-phe-tm1-ondo-gscu-orr-jneo-eco-obi-mwe-atm/) Roadside (ROAD), the UK energy forecourt real estate business, announced that it has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Hoch [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-road-hui-phe-tm1-ondo-gscu-orr-jneo-eco-obi-mwe-atm/) |\n| [Oil prices surge above $100 after Trump announces Hormuz blockade](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-prices-surge-above-100-after-trump-announces-hormuz-blockade/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-prices-surge-above-100-after-trump-announces-hormuz-blockade/) Oil prices have surged back above $100 per barrel after Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions in global energy markets. Brent crude jumped [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-prices-surge-above-100-after-trump-announces-hormuz-blockade/) |\n| [FTSE 100 falls as collapse in Iran talks hits markets](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-falls-as-collapse-in-iran-talks-hits-markets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-falls-as-collapse-in-iran-talks-hits-markets/) Stocks in London are set to open lower on Monday, with renewed Middle East tensions and rising oil prices weighing on investor sentiment. Futures indicate the FTSE 100 will open [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-falls-as-collapse-in-iran-talks-hits-markets/) |\n| [Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU) Expands Footprint at La Colorada Lithocap](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-expands-footprint-at-la-colorada-lithocap/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-expands-footprint-at-la-colorada-lithocap/) GSC Expands Footprint at La Colorada Lithocap Porphyry Cu-Au Prospect with New Concessions Dominant position strengthened over highly prospective and under-explored target Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), the company [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-expands-footprint-at-la-colorada-lithocap/) |\n| [GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) Australia Gold Projects – Work Programme Update](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-limited-aim-geo-australia-gold-projects-work-programme-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-limited-aim-geo-australia-gold-projects-work-programme-update/) Western Australia Gold Projects – Work Programme Update Highlights · Planned airborne geophysical surveys, geological fieldwork and geochemical programmes at the Gorge Project to support target generation. · Auger geochemical [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-limited-aim-geo-australia-gold-projects-work-programme-update/) |\n| [The US will start a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.share-talk.com/the-us-will-start-a-blockade-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-us-will-start-a-blockade-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/) The United States will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran collapsed, according to Donald Trump. Under the proposed measures, no vessels will be [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-us-will-start-a-blockade-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 29th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-29th-march-2026-2/) [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-29th-march-2026-2/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-29th-march-2026-2/) |\n| [The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Sunday 12th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-sunday-12th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-sunday-12th-april-2026/) The core value proposition of a Bitcoin treasury is its ability to increase Bitcoin exposure over time. A common bear case, however, is how this can be achieved in more [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-sunday-12th-april-2026/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 12th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-12th-april-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-12th-april-2026/) It has been a strong week for the UK’s growth companies, with the AIM All-Share—widely seen as the benchmark for smaller-cap stocks—rising 4.5% as investors looked through geopolitical uncertainty and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-12th-april-2026/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 12th April 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-12th-april-2026/) [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-12th-april-2026/) Iran Peace Talks Fail Author @ZaksTradersCafe It is always interesting to compare and contrast the reaction of the stock market to events, particularly geopolitical ones. This week was something of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-12th-april-2026/) |\n| [Irish police move to clear protesters blocking oil refinery](https://www.share-talk.com/irish-police-move-to-clear-protesters-blocking-oil-refinery/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/irish-police-move-to-clear-protesters-blocking-oil-refinery/) Irish police have moved to clear protesters who are blocking the country’s only oil refinery, as mounting disruption to fuel supplies raises economic concerns. Officers intervened on Saturday at the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/irish-police-move-to-clear-protesters-blocking-oil-refinery/) |\n| [The Identity of Bitcoin’s Creator Remains Contested Despite New York Times Investigation](https://www.share-talk.com/the-identity-of-bitcoins-creator-remains-contested-despite-new-york-times-investigation/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-identity-of-bitcoins-creator-remains-contested-despite-new-york-times-investigation/) An investigation by the New York Times has reignited debate surrounding the identity of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, concluding that the pseudonymous inventor known as Satoshi Nakamoto is likely Adam Back, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-identity-of-bitcoins-creator-remains-contested-despite-new-york-times-investigation/) |\n| [For much of 2025, Kendrick Resources traded largely under the radar, not any more](https://www.share-talk.com/for-much-of-2025-kendrick-resources-traded-largely-under-the-radar-not-any-more-2-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/for-much-of-2025-kendrick-resources-traded-largely-under-the-radar-not-any-more-2-2/) For much of 2025, Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN) traded largely under the radar, with its share price hovering around the 0.2p level and attracting limited sustained attention from the wider [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/for-much-of-2025-kendrick-resources-traded-largely-under-the-radar-not-any-more-2-2/) |\n| [Rising mortgage costs weigh on UK property market](https://www.share-talk.com/rising-mortgage-costs-weigh-on-uk-property-market/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rising-mortgage-costs-weigh-on-uk-property-market/) The United Kingdom’s property market is experiencing unprecedented stress as escalating mortgage rates triggered by geopolitical tensions have created substantial headwinds for buyers and sellers alike. Data from property analytics [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rising-mortgage-costs-weigh-on-uk-property-market/) |\n| [80 Mile plc, Why GLND’s Nasdaq Listing Has Changed the Jameson Story](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-plc-why-glnds-nasdaq-listing-has-changed-the-jameson-story-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-plc-why-glnds-nasdaq-listing-has-changed-the-jameson-story-2/) When we last looked at 80 Mile plc (AIM:80M OTC:BLLYF FSE:S5WA) in early February, the core discussion was around how the company was beginning to transition away from being a [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-plc-why-glnds-nasdaq-listing-has-changed-the-jameson-story-2/) |\n| [Oil prices jump as Trump accuses Iran of breaching Hormuz agreement](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-prices-jump-as-trump-accuses-iran-of-breaching-hormuz-agreement/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-prices-jump-as-trump-accuses-iran-of-breaching-hormuz-agreement/) North Sea oil prices have surged to record levels after Donald Trump accused Iran of breaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 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