Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 1st October 2023

The FTSE AIM market has fallen in value by a third over the past five years, and 12% in 2023 alone. By Charles Archer Of course, small caps are all

John Lewis has halted its insurance offerings for electric car owners due to concerns about the expense of repairs. John Lewis Financial Services, the financial arm of the department store,

When the OPEC+ panel convenes next Wednesday, they are not anticipated to adjust the present oil production policy, according to four sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters.

Oil prices dipped 1% on Friday because of broader economic worries and traders taking profits. However, they surged approximately 30% over the quarter, influenced by OPEC+ production restrictions tightening the

Of course, small caps are all about picking the winners — but in an environment where the market as a whole continues to slide, it can become disheartening — especially

The upcoming week ushers in October and is anticipated to deliver news from prominent consumer brands such as Tesco, Greggs, Boohoo, and Wetherspoons. Additionally, blue-chip firms, namely the water utility

The British growth markets in 2023 have largely been plagued by a lack of funding. However, recent activities hint at a potential turnaround, especially in the mining sector. The week

WTI (Nov) $91.71 -$1.97, Brent (Nov) $95.38 -$1.17, Diff -$3.67 +80c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Nov) $2.95 +5c, UKNG (Nov)* 109.5p +7.5p, TTF (Nov) €42.190 -€2.71. Oil price No surprise that

The question above has been debated for as long as the first cryptocurrency “Bitcoin” has been alive. In fact, there is even a website tracking how many times newspapers have

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, Crude Oil, Aim

In its recent interim results statement, Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM: ZPHR, OTCQB: ZPHRF) informed shareholders that it anticipates seeing returns from its active phase for both the Williston Basin assets

Copper and nickel rise as China starts to resolve property development crisis MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arc Minerals* (ARCM LN) – Interims Bluejay Mining* (JAY LN)

Resources conglomerate MetalNRG PLC (LSE: MNRG) has completed a strategic business review, concluding with a refined focus on the mining sector, specifically honing in on gold and copper projects. This

CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company, advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile for the clean energy transition, announced an update on activities at two exploration stage projects – sampling

Positive Conclusion Reached in Immunomodulator I Patent Opposition Patent opposition hearing cancelled 29 September 2023 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, OTCQB: POLBF, ‘Poolbeg’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company targeting diseases with a

Marula (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (the “Period”). Highlights Marula

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the oil, gas, helium and hydrogen exploration, development, and production company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Dumbrell as an independent

Premier African Minerals Limited (“Premier” or the “Company”), is pleased to report on the progress of operations at Premier’s Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project (“Zulu”). George Roach, CEO, commented, “Subsequent to

For the six months ended 30 June 2023 I.     Operational Highlights In early May FCM announced that field work had been initiated on its projects in Canada, with three exploration teams deployed: ·    Channel

WTI (Nov) $93.68 +$3.29, Brent (Nov) $96.55 +$2.59, Diff -$2.87 -70c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Nov)* $2.90 +32c, UKNG (Oct) 102.0p +0.85p, TTF (Nov) €44.895 +€2.23. * October contract expiry. Oil

Gold extends losses as higher oil and stronger US goods orders lift the dollar MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ango Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – BUY –

Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company focused on lithium and gold assets in West Africa. Announces that the Company, Kodal Mining UK Limited (“KMUK” -the Company’s UK registered subsidiary formed to be the holder

IOG plc (AIM: IOG.L) announces that, after extensive consideration of the Company’s current financial situation following the underperformance of the developed assets and the resulting creditor position, the Board has

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, Anglo Asian, Bradda, Cornerstone,

Bradda Head Lithium Limited (AIM: BHL, OTCQB: BHLIF, TSX-V: BHLI) announced that a new mineral resource estimate for its Basin project in Arizona has initiated a US$2.5 million payment from

The FTSE 100 experienced a decline as investor outlook was negatively influenced by the anticipation of prolonged higher interest rates. The premier index of the UK, the FTSE 100, witnessed

Uranium investment firm Yellow Cake PLC (AIM: YCA) announced today that it has garnered £103 million through the issuance of new ordinary shares on the AIM segment of the London

N4 Pharma (N4P), the specialist pharmaceutical company developing Nuvec®, announced the acquisition of a controlling interest, through a subscription for new ordinary shares, in Nanogenics Limited, a company with a complementary

MetalNRG PLC (LSE: MNRG) has announced that, following a strategic review, it will concentrate its acquisition efforts on the mining sector and is considering a dual listing on the Toronto

The development of Britain’s largest untapped oil field in the North Sea will generate billions of pounds in tax and boost the UK’s energy security for decades, ministers have said.

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African-focused mining investment company, is pleased to update the market and shareholders on the activities of the Company for the three-month period ended 30 June

Trading of shares in China Evergrande Group, a significantly indebted Chinese property developer, was halted in Hong Kong on Thursday, as stated in a notice from the Hong Kong Stock

Forecasts indicate the Russian economy is set to surpass previous expectations and experience growth this year, as the increase in oil prices counteracts the effects of Western sanctions. A continuous

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, Cornerstone, Fusion, Genedrive,

With the current news flow, it is quite hard to pin down Chief Executive Officer Jason Brewer, MARU is on a journey with liquidity never an issue on the AQUS

Additional License Application at Kondaparinga, Queensland ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce that it has, through its subsidiary Lux Exploration

Gold slides to one-month low as traders optimistic over soft landing MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – Government approval for restart of

Shares of Ithaca Energy have experienced a surge of up to 8.5% following the approval of the Rosebank oil field development. The British oil exploration company, holding a 20% stake

Since the start of the year, OpenAI, the entity behind ChatGPT, has witnessed its valuation soar threefold, reaching at least US$80 billion, based on reports surrounding ongoing discussions with investors.

Regulatory authorities have approved drilling in one of the North Sea’s most substantial undeveloped oil and gas fields, marking an initial investment of £3.1 billion. The Norwegian state energy firm,

Golden Metal Resources (GMET), a strategic mineral exploration and development company focused on Nevada, USA, announced exploration work has confirmed the potential for large-scale porphyry and skarn-type copper mineralised bodies at

Pantheon Resources plc (AIM: PANR) the oil and gas company with a 100% working interest in the Kodiak and Ahpun projects, collectively spanning 193,000 contiguous acres in close proximity to pipeline and transportation

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) a UK-focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company is pleased to provide an update on West Newton PEDL183, in which the Company holds

Half-Yearly Report and Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (AIM – GWMO, Euronext Growth – 8GW), which is exploring and developing gold, silver and copper targets in Nevada, announces

Substantial Skarn & Porphyry Copper Targets Identified – Garfield Project Analysis Confirms Two Significant Copper Target Zones with Potential for Porphyry and Skarn-Type Deposits Golden Metal Resources plc (LON: GMET),

Jim Ratcliffe is in the process of modifying his offer to take over Manchester United Plc (NYSE: MANU) in an effort to resolve the ongoing stalemate, according to reports. The

Customers are anticipated to receive a rebate below £7 each from Thames Water next year, amidst the company’s escalating issues with sewage management. Thames Water faced the steepest financial penalties

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, Pound / Dollar,

Metals prices slide as China construction woes persist and dollar pushes higher MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amur Minerals* (AMC LN)  – Management has reviewed multiple opportunities

Regulators have directed water companies to refund customers a sum of £114m in the coming year, owing to their underperformance. Thames Water faced the most severe impact, receiving a penalty

CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company, advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, announced the results of a recently completed Scoping Study for the Francisco Basin Project, which confirmed the

CleanTech Lithium has announced that a scoping study for its Francisco Basin project indicates the commercial viability of producing 20,000 tonnes per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate for 12 years.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has indicated that an annual investment of $4.5 trillion (£3.7 trillion) will be necessary starting from the beginning of the next decade for the world

Preliminary Roadmap for the development of the Graphite Anode Materials Plant in the GigaVaasa area Beowulf (AIM: BEM; Spotlight: BEO), and its wholly owned Finnish subsidiary Grafintec Oy (“Grafintec”), are

Appointment of J.T Starzecki to Board of Directors Golden Metal Resources plc (LON: GMET), an AIM-listed mineral exploration company focused on tungsten, gold, copper and silver within Nevada, USA, announces

The FTSE AIM market has fallen in value by a third over the past five years, and 12% in 2023 alone. By Charles Archer Of course, small caps are all

Late last year, the digital chatbot ChatGPT made quite an impression globally, and now, it’s back with additional capabilities. OpenAI has enhanced its bot to speak, listen, and “see” the

Screenings of “Dumb Money,” a film released the previous week depicting the GameStop short squeeze, will be accompanied by a warning from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding investment

The uranium mining industry faced significant challenges after the Fukushima nuclear incident in Japan in 2011, and it has yet to fully recover. However, the world is grappling with other

Synergia Energy Limited (“Synergia” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the following update on the Cambay C-77H workover operation. The jet pump installation into the C-77H well has been successfully completed

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, Arkle, Arrow, Cornerstone,

Metal prices pull back as Evergrande struggles with refinancing plans MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) – Equity placing raises £3m for expansion of

Zak Mir talks to Cedric Simonet, CEO of Altona Rare Earths, as the resource exploration and development company focused on Rare Earths in Africa, announces its maiden JORC compliant Mineral

ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce the latest exploration developments for the Lolworth Project, North Queensland, Australia. The Lolworth Project is located

Invinity Energy Systems (IES), a manufacturer of utility-grade energy storage, announced its unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 and an update on current trading. £14.8m total

Shuka Minerals plc (AIM: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, announces the Company’s unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. CEO’S report I am

Unless the EU reconsiders the initiation of tariffs on trade between the bloc and the UK, electric vehicle makers are confronting a £3.7bn bill over the ensuing three years, as

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has entered an agreement with Global Exploration Technologies (Pty) Limited (“GET”), a wholly

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, is pleased to announce that the Tai-3 well commenced drilling on 25 September 2023. Highlights ·    Drilling has commenced at the

Placing to Raise £3 million to Expand and Accelerate Exploration at the Company’s Pitfield Project, Commencement of Drilling & Investor Presentation Empire Metals Limited is pleased to announce that it has

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 Baron Oil Plc (AIM: BOIL), the AIM-quoted oil and gas exploration and appraisal company focused on assets in SE Asia and the UK,

This week, the markets witnessed significant fluctuations, influenced by interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday. Both institutions decided against hikes,

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, Gold, Ascent, Bluejay,

Russia has banned the export of petrol and diesel as crude oil prices climb towards $100 per barrel. This is a major escalation, which will cause concern that Moscow is

For some, a serene view of the sea is invaluable, but for others, it may come with a cost. Residents in certain coastal towns in the UK are being presented

Jeremy Hunt Author @ZaksTradersCafe The Financial Times is not a publication I have looked to for a steer on anything regarding the financial markets for years, basically since it was

UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: UKOG) announced that following the temporary suspension of Pinarova-1 testing operations, larger and more powerful 7-inch perforating guns, capable of fully penetrating Pinarova-1’s 9⅝-inch

This week witnessed the cybersecurity small-cap firm, Brandshield Systems plc, publicizing its delisting from the London Stock Exchange. This development hardly comes as a surprise, considering the ongoing trend of

This week, the markets witnessed significant fluctuations, influenced by interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday. Both institutions decided against hikes,

Blencowe Resources (LON: BRES) has secured a grant of US$5 million from the US government-supported Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a definitive feasibility study on its Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda.

Businesses across Britain are preparing for a potential recession, as a recent survey reveals employment has experienced the swiftest decline since the financial crisis. This month has seen a significant

In response to growing concerns over the environmental ramifications of the disposal of millions of vapes by Britons each week, Superdrug has decided to cease the sale of single-use vapes.

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, Pound / Dollar,

Gold holds ground despite US bond yields hitting 16-year highs MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below CAA Mining* (Private) – Funding sought for drilling of Spodumene / lithium

Blencowe Resources (BRES) announced it has signed a $5 million agreement with the DFC in order to provide substantial funding for the Orom Cross DFS programme, via a Technical Assistance Grant.

Shares of AstraZeneca PLC (LSE: AZN) have witnessed a 2% increase, surpassing 11,100p for the first time in a month, following the company’s announcement of promising results from an ongoing

Blencowe Resources has secured a grant of US$5 million from the US government-supported Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a definitive feasibility study on its Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda. This

The FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline on Friday amidst retail sales rallying less than anticipated, an upturn in consumer confidence, and as investors continued to assess the ramifications of

Bougouni Lithium Project Update on Project Development Preparations Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company focused on lithium and gold assets in West Africa, is pleased to provide an update on project

Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, announces a clarification regarding certain reports made today regarding its Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine (‘Baita Plai’) in Romania. Certain Romanian press outlets reported strike

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, provides an update on the sale of high-grade lithium ore from the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine in South Africa (“Blesberg”