Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 1st Febuary 2026

Between 1999 and 2002, the UK government sold approximately 395 tonnes of gold, representing more than half of the nation’s official reserves. The decision was overseen by then Chancellor Gordon Brown and justified as

In this interview, StockBox spoke to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, about the company’s latest advancements in reprocessing legacy mine waste in Canada. Here are the three key takeaways:

UK & European equities edged higher at the close. In London, the FTSE 100 rose 0.5% to finish at 10,224 points, while the FTSE 250 was little changed at 23,253.

SHAREHOLDER ACTION GROUP Re: Lift Global Ventures Plc The Shareholder Action Group (“SAG”), comprising dissatisfied shareholders of Lift Global Ventures Plc (AQSE: LFT) , has requisitioned an Extraordinary General Meeting

Every major financial collapse of the last century has followed the same five-stage sequence. It happened in 1929, 1987, 2000, and 2008. Today, those stages are visible again. For investors,

WTI (Mar) $65.42 +$2.21, Brent (Mar) $70.71 +$2.31, Diff -$5.29 +10c. USNG (Mar) $3.92 +19c, UKNG (Mar)* 94.75p -6.15p, TTF (Mar) €38.85 +€0.585. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of February contract.

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,

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (AIM: GWMO) has raised £3.25 million through an oversubscribed placing priced at 1.4 pence per share, with investors also receiving one warrant for each placing share.

Gold corrects after hitting $5,635/oz alongside wider metals spectrum as Kevin Warsh takes poll-position for Fed chair MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aura Energy* (AURA LN) –

Gold, silver, copper and bitcoin prices slid sharply on Friday, extending the pullback from recent record highs as traders locked in profits after an explosive rally across metals markets. Gold

First Class Metals PLC (FCM), the UK-listed exploration company advancing high-grade, district-scale gold opportunities in Ontario, Canada, announced that it has entered into a new interest-free Convertible Loan Note Instrument with

Empyrean Energy PLC (AIM: EME) shares surged around 170% after the company announced it had reached a binding term sheet with Conrad Asia Energy Ltd to amicably resolve a long-running

Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, announces that the previously proposed reverse takeover transaction (“RTO”) between its wholly owned subsidiary, Marula Africa

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF) a USA and UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development, exploration and investment company is pleased to provide a project update in respect

Stocks in London are set to open slightly higher on Friday as investors weigh geopolitical risks, a busy economic calendar and an imminent announcement from US President Donald Trump on

First Class Metals PLC, the UK-listed exploration company advancing high-grade, district-scale gold opportunities in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new interest-free Convertible Loan

80 Mile plc (AIM:80M OTC:BLLYF FSE:S5WA ) enters 2026 in a noticeably different position to where it stood a year ago. For a long time, the company sat in the

Insatiable demand for technological advancement on Earth is accelerating the emergence of a fully fledged orbital economy, with modern space powers rapidly evolving toward repeatable, affordable, industrial-scale launch cadence. Developments

Imara Gold Plc (LON: IGLD) has secured a US$1,000,000 unsecured loan facility from a European strategic investor, to be repaid with 100% interest for a total repayment of US$2,000,000. Repayment

In 2026, buying used auto parts online has become more than just a trend — it’s a practical solution for drivers looking to extend the life of their vehicles without

Copper surged at its fastest pace in 16 years on Thursday, posting its biggest jump since 2009 as aggressive buying from China sent prices sharply higher. Prices leapt as much

The FTSE 100 touched a fresh record high on Thursday,  briefly reaching a 52-week high of 10,277.72 points. However, analysts cautioned that global markets may be entering a “dangerous phase”

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

Gold jumps over $5,500/oz as Powell cautions on US deficit MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Antofagasta (ANTO LN) – Five year-low net cash costs beat 2025 guidance

EQTEC PLC (AIM: EQT) has unveiled a wide-ranging corporate restructuring designed to stabilise its balance sheet, remove near-term refinancing risk and introduce new value catalysts, warning that failure to secure

hVIVO plc (HVO), a full-service early phase Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, provided a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025

PULSAR HELIUM FILES FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTMEBER 30, 2025 Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased to

Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC | FRA: VJ2 | OTCQB: VZTCF), a digital asset operating company, presents its unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 31 October 2025. Chairman’s Statement

FY25 revenue in line and positive adjusted EBITDA Positioned to return to growth in 2026 London, UK – 29 January 2026, hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service early phase Contract

London stocks are set to open higher on Thursday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and a renewed surge in gold prices.Futures indicate the FTSE 100 will

Gold extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday, surging past $5,500 an ounce as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical and economic strains. The precious metal jumped more than

Cloudbreak Discovery Plc (LON: CDL) has identified multiple gold targets at its Darlot West Gold Project in Western Australia, following the completion of a high-resolution magnetic survey and detailed geochemical

US stocks climbed to fresh record highs as Wall Street brushed aside concerns over a weaker dollar. The S&P 500 pushed above the 7,000 mark for the first time, as

Strategic Minerals plc (AIM: SML) shares jumped 22% after the company announced strong assay results from drillhole CRD036 at its Redmoor Tungsten–Tin–Copper Project. The results confirmed high-grade tungsten mineralisation, with

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,

Amazon has confirmed plans to cut around 16,000 jobs worldwide as it steps up efforts to streamline its operations, following the accidental release of an internal email outlining the reductions.

Tether reports >140 tons of gold as stablecoin issuer buys 1 ton a week MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atalaya Mining (ATYM LN) – £130m fundraising Collective

Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (HUI), a pioneering leader in converting non-recyclable mixed waste plastics, tyres, and hazardous waste materials into hydrogen and carbon-free fuels, announced the signing of a Memorandum of

Prospex Energy PLC has reported steady performance at its Selva Malvezzi production concession in Italy, with the PM-1 gas well delivering consistent output throughout the fourth quarter of 2025. Net

Zak Mir caught up with Howard White, Chairman of Hydrogen Utopia, to discuss the company’s strategy and progress in the fast-evolving hydrogen and clean energy space. The company pioneering leader in converting non-recyclable

UK stocks were little changed in early trading, as uncertainty around currency markets weighed on sentiment. The FTSE 100 was flat at 10,207.80, held back by a weaker US dollar,

Peer-Reviewed POLB 001 LPS Challenge Trial Paper Published in Frontiers in Immunology 28 January 2026- Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, ‘Poolbeg’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a core focus on transforming the

Hamak Strategy Limited (LSE: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) a company combining traditional gold exploration in Africa with A Digital Asset Treasury Management strategy, is pleased to  announces the acquisition of Bitcoin and gold bullion as

PULSAR HELIUM ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF JETSTREAM #5 AND MOBILIZATION TO COMMENCE JETSTREAM #6 AT THE TOPAZ HELIUM PROJECT, USA Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) , a

Strong December quarter caps an outstanding first full year at Telfer Quarterly production of 86,273 ounces of gold at AISC of $2,196/oz, which generated $406 million cash flow from operations and

London stocks are set to open modestly higher on Wednesday, with a weaker US dollar and fresh record highs in gold dominating the macro backdrop ahead of the Federal Reserve’s

The FTSE 100 closed 58 points higher at 10,207, supported by a strong rally in bank stocks. The index was particularly buoyed by gains in HSBC, which added more than

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

Gold prices continue to rise as ETF, central banks and other investors continue to support momentum Tin climbs to $56,575 overnight – next stop $60,000/t MiFID II exempt information –

Empire Metals Ltd (AIM: EEE, OTCQX: EPMLF) has provided an update on development work at its Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia, where multiple workstreams are progressing in parallel as

Singer Capital Markets and Stifel on EKF Diagnostics (EKF), following the Group’s trading update which was issued this morning. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Both SCM and Stifel reiterate their BUY ratings with SCM

80 Mile PLC has released an updated investor presentation outlining progress across its exploration and development portfolio in Greenland, Finland and Italy. The company highlighted the value of its retained

Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) the London-listed exploration company and project incubator with a global project portfolio, is pleased to announce a commercial update from its 100% owned Tati

Notice of Trading Update hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service early phase Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, confirms that it will issue

Fulcrum reports an 8% increase in average gold equivalent grade to 0.7 g/t at the Teck Hughes Tailings Project Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company pioneering the application of

London stocks are set to open higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer US dollar and firmer trading across Asian markets. London’s blue-chip index is set to open around 27

Placing to raise £700,000 to fund second Rost production well  Institutional support positions Mendell Helium for next stage of growth Mendell Helium is pleased to announce that it has conditionally

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

Gold scales new highs as Chinese general accused of spying for US MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Australia Day today Celebrating the 1788 landing of the First

Georgina Energy PLC (LON: GEX) shares surged 130% after the company announced that Harlequin Energy Ltd has confirmed its intention to fund the drilling of the Hussar-2 well within the

Spire Healthcare (SPI) confirmed that Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd and Triton Investment Advisers LLP are among potential suitors in preliminary stage discussions as part of its ongoing strategic review, following recent media

Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc, (LON: UMR), is today pleased to announce positive results from the preliminary metallurgical testing of the samples from the Klein Aub Copper Mine, located in Namibia.  As

Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) is pleased to announce that the Irrevocable Letter of Credit (“ILOC”) required for bonding has now been formally approved by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

ECR Minerals plc is commencing its production plan at the Raglan alluvial gold project this week, targeting initial gold output and near-term cashflow as it transitions into production. The company

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8) announces that 955,000 Ordinary Shares have been placed in accordance with the terms of the Subscription Agreement announced

Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM:FMET), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide free technology to recover precious and critical metals from mine waste, announces the receipt of a further 272,740

London stocks are set to open slightly higher on Monday as investors digest sharp moves across commodity and foreign exchange markets at the start of the week. Futures point to

The Battle For Lift Global Ventures Author @ZaksTradersCafe One of the more exciting eventualities on the stock market is that of an EGM – an extraordinary general meeting called by

The Battle For Lift Global Ventures Author @ZaksTradersCafe One of the more exciting eventualities on the stock market is that of an EGM – an extraordinary general meeting called by

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

Gold prices rose to $4,970/oz at 23:08 pm on Thursday evening in the spot market, consolidating overnight at $4,930/oz, gaining 7% on the week. Silver hit $101.8/oz at 1:24 am on Friday,

A large oil drilling rig toppled over Friday afternoon on Alaska’s North Slope while being moved across the tundra, authorities said. The rig, known as Doyon 26, was operating on

Gold prices rose to $4,970/oz at 23:08 pm on Thursday evening in the spot market, consolidating overnight at $4,930/oz, gaining 7% on the week. Silver hit $101.8/oz at 1:24 am

Unicorn Mineral Resources: 3D Modelling Highlights Anomalies at Irish Zinc Project In this interview, StockBox spoke to David Blaney, Chief Operating Officer at Unicorn Mineral Resources (LON: UMR), about the

Gold is poised to achieve its best weekly performance since 2008, driven by a surge in demand following Donald Trump’s recent provocative comments regarding tariffs on Greenland. Gold prices rose

WTI (Mar) $59.36 -$1.26, Brent (Mar) $64.06 -$1.19, Diff -$4.70 +7c. USNG (Feb) $5.05 +16.5c, UKNG (Feb) 98.04p -4.46p, TTF (Feb) €38.14 -€0.74. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil has rallied

Gaming has always been about fun, adventure, and sometimes even a little chaos. But what if I told you that some of the best games on Steam are quietly helping

Zak Mir talks to Ippolito Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax Resources, in the wake of the high-profile appointment of Elton L.S. Pereira, M.Sc., as Senior Geological Consultant, Brazil. They also discuss

Gold continued its relentless advance, hitting yet another record high at $4,967 an ounce. The metal is now up more than 7% over the week and has added around $20

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,