The FTSE 100 closed 7.71 points higher, up 0.1%, at 10,729.78, after a volatile session in which the blue-chip index repeatedly moved between positive and negative territory. The broader UK market performed less favourably, with the FTSE 250 falling 220.80 points, or 0.9%, to 24,453.36, while the AIM All-Share declined 1.4% to 753.08.
Despite Friday’s weakness among smaller companies, the FTSE 100 gained 0.4% over the week, while both the FTSE 250 and AIM All-Share recorded weekly advances of 0.9%.
Mkango: A Rare Earth Opportunity, or a Funding Question Still to Answer?
| Virgin Media O2 prepares to cut 4,000 jobs as £22bn debt pile drives major restructuring
Virgin Media O2 is reportedly preparing to cut approximately 4,000 jobs, equivalent to a quarter of its workforce, as the telecommunications giant seeks to reduce operating costs and manage a
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 1st November 2026
London’s FTSE 100 ended Friday marginally higher as strong gains for AstraZeneca and BT Group offset heavy losses in NatWest and technology-related stocks, while Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off
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| Poundland founder warns 30,000 jobs could be lost as retailer faces administration
Poundland founder Steve Smith has warned that as many as 30,000 jobs could be lost if the discount retailer collapses, as a dispute over potential rescue bids intensifies following the
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| BBC licence fee set to top £200 as millions stop paying
The BBC licence fee is forecast to rise above £200 a year by 2031, despite millions of households abandoning the charge as the broadcaster faces growing competition from streaming services
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| The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Saturday 31st October 2026
Looking back over the last few months, it has been a significant period for Smarter Web. We have continued developing the business, attracted considerable interest and, importantly, launched the first
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| Mkango Magnetic Materials: A Rare Earth Opportunity, or a Funding Question Still to Answer?
A growing list of project announcements does not always translate into a rising share price, and Mkango Magnetic Materials (AIM/TSXV: MKA) provides a timely example. The shares have touched a
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| What Heirs Need to Know About Accessing Their Inheritance Before Probate Closes
Receiving an inheritance can bring financial relief at a time when families are already dealing with grief, but it can also create uncertainty. An heir may know that a loved
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| FTSE 100 gains as NatWest falls and Wall Street tech stocks slide
London’s FTSE 100 ended Friday marginally higher as strong gains for AstraZeneca and BT Group offset heavy losses in NatWest and technology-related stocks, while Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off
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| Bitcoin plunges towards $77,000 as $6.3bn Binance hack triggers cryptocurrency sell-off
Cryptocurrency markets suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday after hackers stole $6.3 billion (£4.7 billion) in digital assets from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what could be the
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| Nasdaq plunges as Amazon and Intel spark AI spending fears
Wall Street suffered a sharp technology sell-off on Friday as concerns over escalating artificial intelligence investment and disappointing earnings forecasts sent the Nasdaq Composite tumbling, while stronger profits from US
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| FTSE 100 rises as BT and AstraZeneca rally but NatWest plunges 7.4%
London stocks were mixed at midday on Friday, with the FTSE 100 edging higher as strong gains for BT Group and AstraZeneca offset a sharp decline in NatWest shares, while
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 30th October 2026
Tin pulls back as investors focus on AI market correction, macroeconomic and monetary tightening MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Quarterly report focusses
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| NatWest cuts 1,000 jobs in three months as AI transformation accelerates
NatWest Group (LON: NWG) has cut 1,000 jobs over the past three months as the banking giant accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence, bringing total workforce reductions to 1,400 so
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| Ariana Resources reports high-grade gold drilling at Dokwe as cash position strengthens to £17.3m
Ariana Resources plc (AIM: AAU; ASX: AA2) has reported significant progress at its wholly owned Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, with drilling returning gold grades of up to 93.72 grams
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| Sovereign Metals identifies $722m rare earth opportunity at Kasiya as project value reaches $2.9bn
Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX: SVM; AIM: SVML; OTCQX: SVMLF) has outlined a potential US$722 million increase in the pre-tax net present value of its Kasiya Critical Minerals Project in Malawi,
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| Binance suffers record $6.3bn cryptocurrency hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has suffered an unprecedented security breach involving $6.3 billion (£4.7 billion) in digital assets, in what investigators believe is the largest cryptocurrency theft ever recorded. The attack,
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| FTSE 100 set to rise as investors await major company results
London stocks are expected to open higher on Friday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain around 42 points as investors assess interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank
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| Predator Oil & Gas reports initial MOU-6 well test results
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LON: PRD) has reported disappointing preliminary well testing results from its MOU-6 exploration well in Morocco, with testing failing to establish gas inflow despite
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| FTSE 100 rises 28 points as Shell profits surge and WPP rallies
London stocks ended higher on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.3% as stronger-than-expected earnings from Shell and a rally in WPP helped offset heavy losses for Haleon, while investors
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| Marula Mining signs agreement covering Blesberg and NCLT
Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU; A2X: MAR) has entered into agreements worth a provisional R500 million (£20 million) to restructure ownership of its Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine and Northern
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| Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran conflict drives oil and gas prices higher
Shell (LON: SHEL) has reported its second-highest quarterly profit on record, with earnings doubling to $10.8 billion (£8.1 billion) as the Middle East conflict pushed oil and gas prices sharply
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| FTSE 100 climbs 41 points as Shell surges 3.8% but Haleon plunges 16%
London stocks moved higher at midday on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.4% as stronger-than-expected earnings from Shell helped offset sharp losses for Haleon, Lloyds Banking Group and St
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| Georgina Energy updates investors on first-half performance
Georgina Energy plc (LON: GEX) reported a higher pre-tax loss of £3.51 million for the six months ended 31 July 2026, while strengthening its cash position through equity fundraising as
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 29th October 2026
Copper – World Bank raises copper price outlook by 18% to $13,000/t for 2027 MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Capstone Copper (CS CN) – Reports of plans
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| Ubuntu Mining retains 25% stake in Kenyan iron ore venture
Ubuntu Mining and Metals Inc. (AQSE: UNTU) has confirmed delays in securing mining licences for the Dilotiko Iron Ore Project in Kenya, while continuing to evaluate additional investment opportunities across
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| Union Jack Oil cuts annual overheads by almost 50% as three independent directors join Board
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) has announced the appointment of three independent Non-Executive Directors and an almost 50% reduction in annualised administrative costs, as its newly restructured Board continues
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| FTSE 100 climbs as Shell earnings boost London stocks
The FTSE 100 opened higher on Thursday, gaining 0.3% to 10,721.42 as investors continued to digest the UK Autumn Budget, with stronger earnings from Shell and gains across defence and
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| From Strategy To Execution: Guardian’s 2026–2027 Roadmap
Guardian Metal Resources to unveil 12-month US tungsten development strategy on 5 November Guardian Metal Resources plc (NYSE: GMTL; AIM: GMET; OTCQB: GMTLF) has announced plans to present its updated
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| Tertiary Minerals moves closer to drilling at Zambia prospect
Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) is preparing to commence its first diamond drilling programme at the Mushima North Project in Zambia, targeting extensions to the existing silver-copper-zinc discovery and the
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| First Development Resources completes 1,605m gold drilling programme at Lander West in Australia
First Development Resources plc (AIM: FDR) has completed its latest reverse circulation drilling programme at the Lander West Gold Project in Australia’s Northern Territory, with 16 holes drilled over 1,605
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| London shares set to gain after Fed keeps rates unchanged
London stocks are expected to open higher on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain around 25 points as investors digest Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget and the US
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| FTSE 100 edges higher as UK Budget steadies bond markets but housebuilders slump
London stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed Chancellor John Healey’s first Autumn Budget, with the FTSE 100 edging higher despite sharp losses among housebuilders and pharmaceutical stocks, while
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| GEO Exploration finds gold grades of up to 7.74g/t
GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has reported encouraging progress across its Western Australian gold exploration portfolio, with soil sampling at its flagship Gorge project returning gold grades of up to
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| FTSE 100 advances as Wall Street technology shares rally
London stocks moved higher on Wednesday afternoon as Chancellor John Healey delivered his first UK Budget, with government bond yields easing and sterling remaining relatively stable, while Wall Street opened
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 28th October 2026
Chinese physical onshore copper premiums jump to $183/t MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ecora Royalties (ECOR LN) – Q3 trading update highlight reduction in debt due to
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| Smarter Web Company names new CFO as Tyler Evans steps down
The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC; OTCQB: TSWCF; FRA: 3M8) has appointed Chief Financial Officer Oliver Hewett as an Executive Director with immediate effect, strengthening its Board as the business
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| Mkango agrees £1.06m deal for remaining HyProMag Germany stake
Mkango Magnetic Materials Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has announced an agreement to acquire the remaining 10% interest in HyProMag Germany for £1.06 million, increasing its effective ownership of the rare earth
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| UK Government plans to scrap gas standing charges for 23 million households from 2027
The UK Government has announced plans to abolish standing charges on household gas bills for 23 million homes from 2027, in a move designed to make energy costs fairer and
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| Georgina Energy outlines plans for Ensign 970 rig deployment
Georgina Energy Plc (LON: GEX) has confirmed that preparations for drilling its Hussar helium, hydrogen and natural gas prospect in Western Australia remain ongoing, although adverse weather and restrictions on
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| Reveille seeks US OTCID quotation to expand access for American investors
Reveille (AQSE: REV), the uranium exploration and development company focused on Italy’s largest historic uranium deposits, has applied for its shares to be quoted on the OTCID market in the
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| Fulcrum Metals highlights Ten Uranium targets identified at Charlot-Neely
Multiple uranium targets identified at Charlot-Neely Lake Project Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET; OTCQB: FULMF), a company developing a scalable platform to recover precious and critical metals from mine waste
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| FTSE 100 set to fall ahead of UK Budget as bank tax fears weigh
London stocks are expected to open lower on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to decline around 20 points as investors prepare for Chancellor John Healey’s first Autumn Budget, while
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| Pri0r1ty Intelligence launches AI-powered HR platform as Pirkx approaches profitability
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1; OTC: PRIAF) has reported encouraging progress following its acquisition of employee wellbeing platform Pirkx, which now serves 9,859 contracted members across 525 companies and
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| Poundland faces administration threat as three directors quit
Poundland’s future has been thrown into further uncertainty after three recently appointed directors resigned in protest over owner Gordon Brothers’ attempts to place the discount retailer into administration, putting approximately
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| FTSE 100 falls 81 points as HSBC, BP and Reckitt slide
London’s FTSE 100 suffered its biggest one-day decline in around a month on Tuesday, falling 0.8% as heavy losses for HSBC, Reckitt Benckiser and oil majors outweighed gains in mining
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Serica, Kistos, Sintana, Gulfsands & Finally
WTI (Dec) $101.76 -$1.51, Brent (Dec) $115.81 -91c, Diff -$14.05 +60c. USNG (Nov) $2.60 -4c, UKNG (Nov) 238.0p -1.5p, TTF (Nov) €96.19 -€0.96. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is off
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| S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as oil prices retreat ahead of Federal Reserve decision
Wall Street opened mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advancing as easing oil prices supported technology stocks, while investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s
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| FTSE 100 falls 82 points as HSBC plunges 7.5% and Reckitt cuts full-year outlook
London stocks were mixed at midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 falling 0.8% as sharp losses for HSBC and Reckitt Benckiser weighed on the blue-chip index, while investors positioned
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| TEK4 joins AIM after £24.75m placing to support aerospace and turbine technology growth
TEK4 (AIM: TEK4), the UK precision engineering specialist supplying advanced drilling technology to the aerospace and power-generation industries, has commenced trading on London’s AIM market following a £24.75 million institutional
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 27th October 2026
Copper firms as the stock market rally and Chinese demand lend support MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Quarterly report highlights progress and
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| Rockfire Resources reports zinc grades of up to 47.7% at Molaoi
Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK) has reported further encouraging drilling results from its wholly owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece, including preliminary zinc readings reaching 47.7%, while confirming that its
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| Kendrick Resources reports rare earth grades of up to 6.51% at Teufelskuppe in Namibia
Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has reported further encouraging rare earth exploration results from its Teufelskuppe Carbonatite Complex in Namibia, with reverse circulation drilling identifying extensive mineralised intervals and light
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| FTSE 100 falls 94 points as HSBC sell-off weighs on London stocks
The FTSE 100 dropped 94 points, or 0.9%, to 10,673 in early Tuesday trading, reversing Monday’s gains as selling pressure weighed on London’s leading shares. The blue-chip index opened at
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| HSBC shares plunge 6.7% despite 32% profit surge and $1bn share buyback
HSBC Holdings (LON: HSBA, NYSE: HSBC) saw its shares tumble 6.7% in early London trading on Tuesday despite reporting a 32% increase in third-quarter pre-tax profit to $9.6 billion and
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| Fulcrum Metals secures £1m for Canadian pilot facility
Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET; OTCQB: FULMF) has secured £1 million in financing from new and existing investors and its institutional lender to support the development and commissioning of a
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| Mendell Helium highlights 5.34 Bcf resource potential as US designates helium a critical material
Mendell Helium (LON: MDH) has welcomed the US Department of Energy’s decision to designate helium as a critical material, highlighting its existing US production operations and plans to expand output
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| FTSE 100 set to fall as HSBC shares slide despite 32% profit surge
London stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to decline around 56 points as investors assess HSBC’s latest earnings, developments in the Middle East
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| Mkango outlines $2.8bn US rare earth magnet expansion
Mkango Magnetic Materials Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has announced an independent pre-feasibility study outlining a major expansion of HyProMag USA’s rare earth magnet manufacturing operations, with potential combined project valuations of
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| FTSE 100 rises 77 points as Computacenter surges 13% ahead of UK Budget
London stocks began the week strongly on Monday, with the FTSE 100 climbing 0.7% as investors looked ahead to Wednesday’s Autumn Budget and major central bank interest rate decisions, while
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| Pulsar Helium highlights US critical material designation
HELIUM ADDED TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CRITICAL MATERIAL LIST Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased to note that on October
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| Temu given four months to tackle illegal products after €200m EU fine
Chinese online shopping giant Temu has secured European Commission approval for a plan to tackle illegal and potentially dangerous products sold through its marketplace, following a €200 million fine for
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| Reveille appoints Sofia Bianchi as Strategic Advisor to advance Italian uranium projects
Reveille Resources PLC (AQSE: REV) has appointed experienced investment and natural resources executive Sofia Bianchi as Strategic Advisor, strengthening its leadership team as the company advances its uranium exploration interests
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| EnergyPathways agrees Barrow land deal for MESH project
EnergyPathways plc (AIM: EPP) has signed Heads of Terms to acquire strategically located land at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, providing a potential pipeline connection for its MESH energy storage project and supporting
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 26th October 2026
Copper firms as tight Chinese supply counters weak risk appetite MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cobra Resources (COBR LN) – Initial MRE for Wudinna rare-earths project First Class
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| What a Developer’s CGIs Tell a Private Investor
I Started Judging Housebuilders by Their Brochure Pictures I’ve been picking my own shares for about fourteen years now. Mostly smaller companies, a fair bit of AIM, the odd housebuilder
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| Great Southern Copper launches fourth drilling phase in Chile
Phase IV Diamond Drilling Set to Commence at Mostaza, Cerro Negro Prospect Drilling to infill and extend high-grade Cu-Ag mineralisation at Mostaza plus first exploration holes to test Monolith Cu-Ag
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| First Class Metals reports high-grade gold assays at Roy extension ahead of Sunbeam drilling
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) has reported further high-grade gold assay results from its Sunbeam property in Ontario, Canada, confirming a gold anomaly extending approximately 300 metres along the
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| FTSE 100 rises 49 points as Computacenter surges 8% and UK banking and mining stocks rally
London stocks moved higher on Monday, with the FTSE 100 climbing 0.5% as gains across technology services, financial, industrial and mining shares helped lift investor confidence, while falling oil prices
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| Quantum Helium highlights $552m resource potential as US designates helium a critical material
Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE, OTC: QHELF) has welcomed the US Government’s decision to designate helium as a critical material, highlighting the strategic importance of its 1.104 billion cubic feet
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| Avacta reports 11.4-month progression-free survival with AVA6000 in salivary gland cancer trial
Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) has reported encouraging clinical results from its ongoing Phase 1a/1b trial of faridoxorubicin (AVA6000), with median progression-free survival reaching 11.4 months in a selected group of
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| Greatland Resources produces 70,131 ounces of gold as Havieron construction begins
Greatland Resources Limited (AIM/ASX: GGP) has reported a strong start to its 2027 financial year, producing 70,131 ounces of gold and generating A$485 million in quarterly revenue, while officially commencing
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| FTSE 100 set to rise 44 points as bond yields ease and UK Budget takes centre stage
London stocks are expected to open higher on Monday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain around 44 points as falling US Treasury yields support investor sentiment, while attention turns
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| Pulsar Helium: From Discovery to Delivery, Can Topaz Help Secure America’s Supply?
Pulsar Helium (AIM: PLSR) returned to investors’ attention with a reported 29% rise in its shares, alongside renewed interest following a company presentation and an interview with a helium industry
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition Sunday 25th October 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 the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| First Development Resources – Stage II Gold Drilling Progress at Lander West
StockBox speaks with Tristan Pottas, CEO of First Development Resources, from the Lander West Gold Project in Australia’s Northern Territory, where Phase I and Stage II reverse circulation (RC) drilling
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| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 25th October 2026
London stocks ended a difficult week lower on Friday, with the FTSE 100 falling 0.3% as surging oil prices, renewed Middle East tensions and concerns over artificial intelligence investment weighed
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 25th October 2026
London’s small-cap market endured a difficult week as global technology volatility and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor confidence. The FTSE 100 declined 34.67 points to close at 10,690.36, while the
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| Millions of UK households urged to check letters for £150 energy bill discount this winter
Millions of households across Britain are being urged to look out for letters confirming their eligibility for the £150 Warm Home Discount, as the Government prepares to provide support to
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| Ajax Resources secures Euronext Growth Oslo listing as shares set to trade from 26 October
Ajax Resources Plc (AQSE: AJAX) has secured approval for admission to Euronext Growth Oslo, with trading scheduled to begin on Monday, 26 October 2026, under the ticker AJAXR, marking a
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| The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Saturday 24th October 2026
Bitcoin is Digital Capital, and I believe that the future global financial system will increasingly be built on top of the Bitcoin network. That is a big statement, but I
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| Mike Pompeo discusses Reveille Resources and Italy’s uranium potential
Reveille (AQSE: REV) has released an interview with its Non-Executive Chairman, former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, discussing uranium’s strategic importance to Western energy security and the company’s long-term
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| UK welfare spending tops £320bn as disability benefit claims surge to seven million
Britain’s welfare system is facing renewed scrutiny after an investigation revealed that approximately seven million people now receive sickness or disability benefits, raising concerns over the long-term sustainability of public
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| Gold price falls below $4,000 as rising oil prices fuel inflation and interest rate fears
Gold prices have fallen below $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time since July 2026, as surging energy costs and expectations of higher interest rates weigh on the precious
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| FTSE 100 falls 1.8% for the week as oil surges above $116
London stocks ended a difficult week lower on Friday, with the FTSE 100 falling 0.3% as surging oil prices, renewed Middle East tensions and concerns over artificial intelligence investment weighed
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