Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 19th March 2023

Good morning investors, and welcome to my very first newsletter on Substack. I have been motivated to start this weekly transmission for a few reasons. By Charles Archer Primarily, I

On Friday, Bitcoin achieved its highest level in nine months, as cryptocurrency traders moved their investments away from banks and became more receptive to quickly changing interest rate forecasts. The

In an effort to prevent the spread of instability following the industry’s most tumultuous week since the 2008 financial crisis, the Bank of England has instructed British lenders to disclose

Sources have reported that UBS AG (UBSG.S) is considering the acquisition of Credit Suisse (CSGN.S), its struggling Swiss counterpart, in an effort to prevent the ongoing crisis at the bank

Brent crude futures closed at $72.97 a barrel, down by $1.73, or 2.3%. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude decreased by $1.61, or 2.4%, to $66.74. Both benchmarks were down by over $3

According to Baker Hughes Co, a provider of energy services, there has been a significant increase in natural gas rigs by U.S. energy companies this week, marking the highest increase

During a tumultuous week in the market, it was inevitable that some small-cap companies would suffer losses, particularly those in the natural resources sector. Yet it was the banking sector

During a week of turbulent market conditions, natural resources companies in the small-cap category were among the ones to suffer losses. On Friday, Predator Oil & Gas Holdings PLC (LSE:

The reopening of nickel trading during Asian trading hours by the London Metal Exchange (LME) has been postponed due to the discovery of irregularities in nine nickel contracts. These nine

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, Argo Blockchain, Asiamet,

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has forecasted that the UK economy, apart from Russia, will be the sole industrialised country to shrink in 2023, even though increasing

According to the safety regulator, inadequate operations and training were factors that led to an accident resulting in the death of two workers. The two who were killed were brothers

As part of an effort to curb energy costs, wind farm operators will no longer be allowed to retain excessive profits through a revision of subsidy regulations. The government has

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Tremor International (TRMR), an advertising technology platform, announced that

Tekcapital Plc (AIM: TEK), (OTCQB: TEKCF), the UK intellectual property investment group focused on transforming university technologies into valuable products that can improve people’s lives, is pleased to provide a

IOG plc (“IOG”, or the “Company”), (AIM: IOG.L) announces details of options granted over 30,934,200 1p ordinary shares in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) to incentivise long-term performance (“2023 LTIP Options”)

Over 1,000 employees of the Passport Office, spread across England, Scotland, and Wales, are set to embark on a five-week-long strike over issues surrounding their jobs, pay, and working conditions.

Credit Suisse’s recent troubles have led to its first lawsuit by US investors, who claim that the bank exaggerated its financial prospects to shareholders. The Swiss lender’s shares fell by

The deal comprises three components, namely a pay rise of approximately 5%, along with two separate one-time payments – a 2% bonus and a 4% Covid payment. The UK government

A flash blog today, I’m on the Morocco summit Webinar with ONHYM this afternoon and the Hurricane deal will take some working out… Author @mgrahamwood Genel Energy Genel today updates

Pantheon Resources plc, the AIM-quoted oil company with 100% working interest in approximately 153,000 acres located adjacent to transportation and pipeline infrastructure on State Land on the Alaska North Slope.

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,  Celadon, Conroy, Caracal, Evgen,

Wildcat is pleased to announce that it has, via a Letter of Intent and subject to due diligence and final agreement, signalled its intent to purchase for a nominal fee,

Total development at Havieron surpasses 1,850m Drilling intercepts significant zones of gold and copper mineralisation Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) is pleased to provide an exploration and development update for Havieron,

OKYO Pharma Ltd (LSE: OKYO, NASDAQ: OKYO) announced that the ClinicalTrials.gov public website (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05759208) now includes information about its trial that assesses the safety and effectiveness of OK-101

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe OKYO Pharma (OKYO), a bio-pharmaceutical company, announced that its

Inspirit (LON: INSP), the waste heat recovery technology and decarbonisation engineering solutions company, is pleased to provide the following operational update on the Inspirit Charger that has been designed for

Hurricane Energy plc (“Hurricane”) by Prax Exploration & Production PLC (“Prax”) to be effected by means of a Scheme of Arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 Summary

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company is pleased to provide an update on operations at the Wressle oilfield presented by

hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), (formerly Open Orphan plc) a rapidly growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human

COMPLETION OF £1.5 MILLION INVESTMENT BY COTEC INTO MAGINITO LIMITED AND CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RARE EARTH TECHNOLOGIES IN THE UNITED STATES Highlights · CoTec invests £1.5

WTI (Apr) $71.33 -$3.47, Brent (Apr) $77.45 -$3.32, Diff -$6.12 +15c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Apr) $2.57 -3c, UKNG (Apr) 110.52p -14.56p, TTF (Apr) €43.90 -€3.53. Oil price No hiding place

Drilling Programme Complete; Visible Gold Intersected in 4 of 6 Holes and Significant Quartz Vein Intercept in the Final Hole Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW), the London listed exploration company

In 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his inaugural budget, which included significant tax hikes and budget cuts. As a result, many households that are already struggling may feel the pinch.

As Credit Suisse’s largest shareholder rules out injecting additional funds into the troubled lender, concerns over the banking sector have deepened, leading to a decline in the stock markets. Both

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, Altyn, Bens, Corcel, Conroy,

Western nations implemented far-reaching sanctions against Russian crude oil and oil products as a measure to reduce Russia’s oil revenues. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that in February

Britishvolt, which owed approximately £160 million to unsecured creditors, is expected to provide only a minimal dividend from its insolvent estate. In January, the battery start-up went into administration as

The Company notes the speculation in a recent website report and confirms that it has received an unsolicited approach from Kamran Sattar on behalf of Portillion SPV O&G (which, whilst

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Fiinu (BANK), a fintech company including the fully owned

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the oil exploration, development, and production company, announces a significant reserve update in respect of its producing Cinnabar Project in Tyler County, Texas.

The Treasury has confirmed that typical household bills will remain at £2,500 per year for the next three months. The Energy Price Guarantee, which was previously expected to increase to

Six Months Ended 31 December 2022 http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0403T_1-2023-3-15.pdf REVIEW OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW AND STRATEGY Consistent with the Company’s strategy to focus on gas production and Carbon Capture and Storage (“CCS”), Synergia’s

Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, announces that further to the announcement made on 10 March 2023, the Company confirms that Neill Ricketts’ resignation as Chief Executive

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, Ajax, Aterian, Belluscura,

Amid the ongoing sanctions and amid the US and its allies’ efforts to tighten them over the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has managed to stash roughly one-third of its $227

On Tuesday, Equinor (EQNR.OL) announced that it has found a new oil and gas reserve near the Troll field in the North Sea. The discovery is estimated to have between

First Class Metals is expanding its exploration activities. A long road up the jagged share price mountain awaits. By Charles Archer First Class Metals (LON: FCM) shares have dipped slightly

Whether you’re just starting a business or have been running for some time, having an understanding of business finance is essential for success. While finances may seem intimidating, with the

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Polarean (POLX) said that in an action designed to

Shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit against SVB Financial Group, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, and two of its top executives over the collapse of the tech-focused

Tees Valley Lithium’s lithium refinery was identified by the Critical Minerals Association as a case study project required for the successful development of the UK’s critical minerals midstream processing and

EQTEC plc (AIM: EQT), a global technology innovator powering distributed, decarbonised, new energy infrastructure through its waste-to-value solutions for hydrogen, biofuels, and energy generation, is pleased to confirm that its

Introduction Cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming a part of our everyday life. We use them to pay for food and clothes, or even in some cases, rent. Cryptocurrencies also allow cross-border

UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is pleased to announce that construction of Pinarova-1’s drilling pad and access road commenced on schedule over the weekend. As per the

First Republic Bank’s stock has experienced a 60% decline in pre-market trading as the US financial institution attempts to address concerns regarding its liquidity after the collapse of Silicon Valley

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, Argo Blockchain, Altitude,

Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) is pleased to release the Corporate Presentation which is being used as part of its Europe Roadshow in March 2023. The presentation is available for

Kavango Resources plc (LSE:KAV) (“Kavango”), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce completion of relogging of drillhole DITDD004 at the Ditau Project. CORE REVIEW RESULTS ·

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Although we would probably like to hear from companies

In a last-minute move, HSBC has agreed to purchase the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank UK, averting a potential crisis that could have caused chaos in the UK’s tech industry. The

Hydrogen Utopia International PLC, a company specialising in turning non-recyclable mixed waste plastic into hydrogen and other carbon-free fuels, new materials or distributed renewable heat. Is pleased to announce that

Development of Geological Block Model and Open Pit Mining Study are underway Anglo Asian Mining plc (“Anglo Asian” or the “Company”), the AIM listed gold, copper and silver producer primarily

Portfolio Company Update: MicroSalt Ltd (“MicroSalt”) H Mart Partners with MicroSalt® to Deliver Low-Sodium Snacks for its Consumers Tekcapital Plc (AIM: TEK), (OTCQB: TEKCF) the UK intellectual property investment group

ARROW ANNOUNCES REACHING TARGET DEPTH ON THE RCE-4 WELL Production zones identified CALGARY, March 13, 2023 – Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) (“Arrow” or the “Company”), the high-growth

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, Amur, BSF, Celadon,

As far as the small caps area is concerned, things remained tough work. Apart from bears enjoying the pain and occasionally the failures of others, to offset their own failings,

Last week I alluded to the way that the best stock market adage is to buy in November and sell at the end of February. Author @ZaksTradersCafe In fact, buying

On Sunday, Aramco the oil giant from Saudi Arabia, announced a yearly net profit of $161.1 billion for 2022, setting a new record with a 46% increase from the previous

Altona Rare Earths has announced its move to the standard section of the main market from Aquis following a successful £2mln fundraise, consisting of a £1.72mln share placing at 5p

On Saturday night, Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, was considering intervening to bail out British tech start-ups affected by the bankruptcy of a US bank. Silicon Valley Bank UK, the British

After revealing that it had billions of dollars tied up in the now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank, Circle Internet Financial, the parent company of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies, has

The French nuclear safety authority, ASN, has mandated that EDF carry out inspections on approximately 200 pipe weldings throughout its 56-reactor fleet. This comes after the discovery of three new

The AIM All-Shares Index slipped 3.34% to 836.98 over the week, slightly worse than the FTSE 100 index, which lost 2.58% to 7,742.36. WANDisco shares were a little moved, but

On Friday, Silicon Valley Bank was closed by US regulators as panicked customers withdrew $42bn, equivalent to a quarter of its total deposits, in just one day. The bank’s failure

Due to an escalating controversy regarding Gary Lineker’s impartiality, more presenters and pundits have left the BBC’s Football Focus and Final Score shows, resulting in their cancellation at the last

Unite, the trade union has confirmed that offshore workers in Apache, Shell, and Harbour Energy are preparing to strike imminently due to pay issues. Over 150 members of Sparrows Offshore

BP CEO Bernard Looney’s compensation package more than doubled to £10 million in 2022, as the company recorded record profits due to high oil and gas prices. The package includes

Next week, the executives of Centrica and Ofgem will be summoned to appear before MPs. This comes after British Gas was discovered to have been compelling vulnerable customers to use

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, Borders, Baron, Firering,

Financial institutions in London and across Europe have been hit hard by concerns about the US banking sector, leading to a plunge in stock markets. On Thursday, the FTSE 100

Power Metal has made an announcement that its founder and CEO, Paul Johnson, will be stepping down from his role with immediate effect, and a management reshuffle will follow his

The FTSE 100 suffered significant losses in early trading on Friday due to heavy declines in US stocks, particularly in the banking sector. At 8:20 am, London’s primary index was

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and

During his visit to the UK to discuss internet regulation with legislators, Will Cathcart, head of WhatsApp at Meta, stated that the app would not compromise its end-to-end encryption, even

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that Peterhouse Capital Limited has been appointed as the Company’s sole corporate broker with immediate

Hickory-1 Well Spudded Highlights · Drilling of the Hickory-1 exploration well has commenced. · Initial surface hole to be drilled to ~3,500 feet, cased and BOP system tested. · Hickory-1

WTI (Apr) $76.66 -92c, Brent (May) $82.66 -63c, Diff -$6.00 +29c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Apr) $2.55 -13c, UKNG (Apr) 103.79p -8.65p, TTF (Apr)  €40.82 -€2.58. Oil price Slightly more drift

EDF Energy, a subsidiary of France’s state-owned EDF (EDF.PA), announced on Thursday that it would extend the operational lifespan of its Hartlepool and Heysham 1 nuclear power plants in the

Pantheon Resources plc, an oil and gas company quoted on AIM with a 100% working interest in all its oil projects spanning approximately 153,000 acres on the Alaska North Slope

Bens Creek Group plc (AIM: BEN), the firm that owns a metallurgical coal mine supplying the steel industry in North America, has announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Murat

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, Atlantic Lithium, Avacta, Firering,

Atex Lithium Tantalum Project Acquisition: Firering Increases Stake in Atex Lithium Project to 90%; Issue of Equity Firering, an exploration company focusing on critical minerals, announces that it has increased

Atlantic Lithium Limited (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11, OTCQX: ALLIF, “Atlantic Lithium” or the “Company”), the funded African-focussed lithium exploration and development company targeting to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine, issues

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Ananda (ANA) announced it has agreed to acquire MRX

Harbour Energy, a major North Sea oil producer, has reported a significant decline in profits as it faced hefty windfall taxes. The company’s pre-tax profits stood at around $2.4bn (£2bn),

Block Energy plc, the exploration and production company focused on Georgia, announces completion of the farm-out of part of licence XIB to Georgia Oil and Gas Limited (“GOG”). As announced

Synergia Energy Ltd (the “Company” or “Synergia”) is pleased to provide the following update concerning the Cambay C-77H well. Extensive evaluation of the artificial lift options for the C-77H well

First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK metals exploration company seeking large scale metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo & Sunbeam land holding is pleased to announce

WTI (Apr) $77.58 -$2.88, Brent (May) $83.29 -$2.89, Diff -$5.71 -79c.  Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Apr) $2.68 +11c, UKNG (Apr) 112.44 +4.44p, TTF (Apr) €43.4 +€1.69. Oil price Oil tanked yesterday