{"id":130622,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 21st December 2025","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2025-12-21T12:19:18+00:00","modified":"2025-12-21T12:49:25+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-21st-december-2025/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-21st-december-2025.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-21st-december-2025.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"tags":["ALBA","AVCT","AXL","CTAI","CTL","ECR","FCM","FMET","GENI","GEX","GGP","GMET","GSCU","HVO","KOD","MIRI","Neo","news","PLSR","POLB","PXEN","QHE","Rock","SKA","SSIT","Tin","VULT","XCE"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SUNDAY-21ST-st-image.webp?fit=1200%2C800&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"FTSE 100 ends session near all-time peak, closing up 59.65 points at 9,897, a gain of 0.6% that leaves the index edging closer to its record high of 9,930 set in November.\n\nSo far this year, the FTSE 100 has climbed by around 21%, marking a robust performance for the UK’s blue-chip index. Engineering group Rolls-Royce, up 2.7%, and precious metals producer Endeavour Mining, which rose 2.1%, led the advance, while retailers and housebuilders were among the fallers.\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 21st December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-21st-december-2025/) [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-21st-december-2025/) 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-21st-december-2025/) |\n| [ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR) Moves Closer to Gold Production](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-aim-ecr-moves-closer-to-gold-production/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-aim-ecr-moves-closer-to-gold-production/) In this interview, StockBox spoke to Nick Tulloch, Chairman of ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR), about the company’s move into gold production through the acquisition of the Raglan Project. ECR acquired [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-aim-ecr-moves-closer-to-gold-production/) |\n| [Stock Market Crash: The 1929 Warning That Looks Like 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/stock-market-crash-the-1929-warning-that-looks-like-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/stock-market-crash-the-1929-warning-that-looks-like-2026/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/stock-market-crash-the-1929-warning-that-looks-like-2026/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 21st December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-21st-december-2025/) [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-21st-december-2025/) Self-Proclaimed Vigilantes Continued Author @ZaksTradersCafe A few weeks ago there was a heartening article in The Times regarding the London Stock Exchange wanting to make the stock market more attractive [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-21st-december-2025/) |\n| [Is XS Ltd a Safe Broker or a Scam?](https://www.share-talk.com/is-xs-ltd-a-safe-broker-or-a-scam/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/is-xs-ltd-a-safe-broker-or-a-scam/) In an era where trading has transformed from a niche professional activity into a widely accessible, tech-driven pursuit open to anyone with an internet connection and ambition, brokers face mounting [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/is-xs-ltd-a-safe-broker-or-a-scam/) |\n| [Pathos Communications Plc (LON: NEWS) floats in London with AI-driven strategy](https://www.share-talk.com/pathos-communications-plc-lon-news-floats-in-london-with-ai-driven-strategy/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pathos-communications-plc-lon-news-floats-in-london-with-ai-driven-strategy/) Pathos Communications Plc (LON: NEWS) made its London market debut this week, with chief executive Omar Hamdi joining the Proactive studio to discuss the group’s AI-powered approach to public relations. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pathos-communications-plc-lon-news-floats-in-london-with-ai-driven-strategy/) |\n| [Keonne Rodriguez of Samourai Wallet goes to prison because he built a privacy tool.](https://www.share-talk.com/keonne-rodriguez-of-samourai-wallet-goes-to-prison-because-he-built-a-privacy-tool/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/keonne-rodriguez-of-samourai-wallet-goes-to-prison-because-he-built-a-privacy-tool/) On November 6, 2025, Keonne Rodriguez, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for conspiring to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/keonne-rodriguez-of-samourai-wallet-goes-to-prison-because-he-built-a-privacy-tool/) |\n| [UK economy ‘stuck’, says Bank of England governor](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-economy-stuck-says-bank-of-england-governor/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-economy-stuck-says-bank-of-england-governor/) The Governor of the Bank of England has said he understands why many people feel the UK economy is “stuck” after a prolonged period of weak growth. Speaking a day [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-economy-stuck-says-bank-of-england-governor/) |\n| [UK borrowing surges to record high as spending balloons](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-borrowing-surges-to-record-high-as-spending-balloons/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-borrowing-surges-to-record-high-as-spending-balloons/) Record growth in public sector pay and rising welfare costs have pushed government borrowing to its highest annual level outside the pandemic, according to official figures. The Office for National [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-borrowing-surges-to-record-high-as-spending-balloons/) |\n| [Labour mocked for ‘daft’ post on interest rate cuts](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-mocked-for-daft-post-on-interest-rate-cuts/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-mocked-for-daft-post-on-interest-rate-cuts/) A senior economist has rebuked Labour for what he described as a “daft post” after the party appeared to take credit for the Bank of England cutting interest rates six [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-mocked-for-daft-post-on-interest-rate-cuts/) |\n| [FTSE 100 ends session near all-time peak](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-session-near-all-time-peak/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-session-near-all-time-peak/) The FTSE 100 finished the session higher, closing up 59.65 points at 9,897, a gain of 0.6% that leaves the index edging closer to its record high of 9,930 set [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-session-near-all-time-peak/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Angus Energy, Prospex Energy, Chariot & Finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-angus-energy-prospex-energy-chariot-finally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-angus-energy-prospex-energy-chariot-finally/) WTI (Jan) $56.15 +21c, Brent (Feb) $59.82 +14c, Diff -$3.67 -7c. USNG (Jan) $3.91 -11c, UKNG (Jan) 73.85p +1.39p, TTF (Jan) €27.63 +€0.145. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is up [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-angus-energy-prospex-energy-chariot-finally/) |\n| [Mirriad Advertising shares slump nearly 30% after weak full-year revenue outlook](https://www.share-talk.com/mirriad-advertising-shares-slump-nearly-30-after-weak-full-year-revenue-outlook/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mirriad-advertising-shares-slump-nearly-30-after-weak-full-year-revenue-outlook/) Shares in Mirriad Advertising PLC (AIM:MIRI, OTCQX:MMDDF) tumbled on Friday after the company flagged sharply weaker revenues. The virtual product placement specialist said it expects to report full-year revenue of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mirriad-advertising-shares-slump-nearly-30-after-weak-full-year-revenue-outlook/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 19th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-19th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-19th-december-2025/) 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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-19th-december-2025/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Friday 19th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-19th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-19th-december-2025/) Lithium prices jump amid China production crackdown and sustained ESS demand MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aurum Resources (AUE AU) – Drilling results from Boundiali Caledonia Mining [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-19th-december-2025/) |\n| [Shuka Minerals provides update on remaining Gathoni Muchai funding](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-provides-update-on-remaining-gathoni-muchai-funding/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-provides-update-on-remaining-gathoni-muchai-funding/) Update on financing for Kabwe transaction Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) has confirmed that Gathoni Muchai Investments Limited will provide the remaining funding required for the acquisition of the Kabwe [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-provides-update-on-remaining-gathoni-muchai-funding/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: QHE, KETL, CTAI, PXEN, ALBA, PLSR, ROCK, XCE, SSIT, CTL, GMET & GEX](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-qhe-ketl-ctai-pxen-alba-plsr-rock-xce-ssit-ctl-gmet-gex/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-qhe-ketl-ctai-pxen-alba-plsr-rock-xce-ssit-ctl-gmet-gex/) The Telegraph: Government borrowing is at a record outside the pandemic so far this year and well ahead of official forecasts. Borrowing for the eight months of the financial year so [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-qhe-ketl-ctai-pxen-alba-plsr-rock-xce-ssit-ctl-gmet-gex/) |\n| [Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD) cuts losses as Bougouni lithium exports begin](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-cuts-losses-as-bougouni-lithium-exports-begin/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-cuts-losses-as-bougouni-lithium-exports-begin/) Kodal Minerals Plc has reported interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025, showing a reduced loss as the company moves into the early stages of production at [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-cuts-losses-as-bougouni-lithium-exports-begin/) |\n| [Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) Closes Major Minnesota Land Position and TVR](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-aim-plsr-tsxv-plsr-otcqb-psrhf-closes-major-minnesota-land-position-and-tvr/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-aim-plsr-tsxv-plsr-otcqb-psrhf-closes-major-minnesota-land-position-and-tvr/) PULSAR HELIUM CLOSES MAJOR MINNESOTA LAND POSITION TO THE WEST OF TOPAZ PROJECT AND TVR Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium exploration and development company, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-aim-plsr-tsxv-plsr-otcqb-psrhf-closes-major-minnesota-land-position-and-tvr/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Friday 19th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-19th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-19th-december-2025/) Asian markets advanced after softer-than-expected US inflation data revived hopes of another interest rate cut as soon as next month. The yen was volatile against the dollar after the Bank [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-19th-december-2025/) |\n| [Guardian Metal Resources reports strong progress on Pilot Mountain pre-feasibility study](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-resources-reports-strong-progress-on-pilot-mountain-pre-feasibility-study/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-resources-reports-strong-progress-on-pilot-mountain-pre-feasibility-study/) Maiden S-K 1300 Technical Summary Report Delivers 16% Increase in Open Pit Constrained Indicated Mineral Resources vs 2018 Scoping Study; Drilling Ongoing Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET/OTCQB:GMTLF), a strategic exploration [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-resources-reports-strong-progress-on-pilot-mountain-pre-feasibility-study/) |\n| [Takeover interest emerges in First Class Metals (LON: FCM) as offer period opens](https://www.share-talk.com/takeover-interest-emerges-in-first-class-metals-lon-fcm-as-offer-period-opens/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/takeover-interest-emerges-in-first-class-metals-lon-fcm-as-offer-period-opens/) Quantuma Advisory Limited, acting as joint administrator for The 79th Grp Limited, has confirmed it has been approached by a potential buyer interested in acquiring a controlling stake in First [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/takeover-interest-emerges-in-first-class-metals-lon-fcm-as-offer-period-opens/) |\n| [FTSE 100 called down as markets digest rate cut and eye week-end close](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-called-down-as-markets-digest-rate-cut-and-eye-week-end-close/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-called-down-as-markets-digest-rate-cut-and-eye-week-end-close/) The FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Friday, putting the index on course to end the week on the back foot after a strong finish in the previous [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-called-down-as-markets-digest-rate-cut-and-eye-week-end-close/) |\n| [Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) Sproule: Coyote Wash is a major Helium Resource](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sproule-coyote-wash-is-a-major-helium-resource/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sproule-coyote-wash-is-a-major-helium-resource/) Sproule ERCE Confirms Major Helium Resource at Coyote Wash  Over 1 BCF of Independently Verified Gross Helium Resources Across Colorado Projects Establishes Quantum Helium Among the Largest Independently Certified Helium Companies [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sproule-coyote-wash-is-a-major-helium-resource/) |\n| [Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK) Molaoi Drilling Update](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-plc-lon-rock-molaoi-drilling-update-3/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-plc-lon-rock-molaoi-drilling-update-3/) Molaoi Drilling Update Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, provides the market with this drilling update from Rockfire’s 100%-owned Molaoi zinc deposit [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-plc-lon-rock-molaoi-drilling-update-3/) |\n| [Arrow Exploration oil output jumps as M-H7 comes onstream strongly](https://www.share-talk.com/arrow-exploration-oil-output-jumps-as-m-h7-comes-onstream-strongly/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/arrow-exploration-oil-output-jumps-as-m-h7-comes-onstream-strongly/) Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) has delivered another strong operational update, with Zeus Capital flagging the results from the M-H7 horizontal well at the Mateguafa Attic discovery in Colombia [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/arrow-exploration-oil-output-jumps-as-m-h7-comes-onstream-strongly/) |\n| [Bank of England cuts rates as UK economy stagnates](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-cuts-rates-as-uk-economy-stagnates/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-cuts-rates-as-uk-economy-stagnates/) The Bank of England has cut interest rates in response to mounting signs of a prolonged slowdown in the labour market. Policymakers reduced Bank Rate to 3.75% from 4% and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-cuts-rates-as-uk-economy-stagnates/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 18th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-18th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-18th-december-2025/) 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-thursday-18th-december-2025/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Thursday 18th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-18th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-18th-december-2025/) Copper holds higher ground despite souring risk appetite as supply tightens into 2026 MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Boss Energy (BOE AU) – Shares hit on Honeymoon [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-18th-december-2025/) |\n| [Cornish Metals Plc (AIM: TIN) starts trading following AIM admission](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-plc-aim-tin-starts-trading-following-aim-admission/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-plc-aim-tin-starts-trading-following-aim-admission/) Cornish Metals plc (AIM: TIN), a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its wholly owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, United Kingdom, is pleased to announce [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-plc-aim-tin-starts-trading-following-aim-admission/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BP, ACG, CMET, CURY, TIR, ECR, TGP, AXL, HVO, IKA & EDEN](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-acg-cmet-cury-tir-ecr-tgp-axl-hvo-ika-eden/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-acg-cmet-cury-tir-ecr-tgp-axl-hvo-ika-eden/) BP (BP.) said that Chief Executive Murray Auchincloss has left the position, and will be replaced by Woodside Energy Group boss Meg O’Neill. The London-based oil major says Carol Howle, current [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-acg-cmet-cury-tir-ecr-tgp-axl-hvo-ika-eden/) |\n| [Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU) Ground Magnetics Survey Commences at Viuda](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-ground-magnetics-survey-commences-at-viuda/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-ground-magnetics-survey-commences-at-viuda/) Ground Magnetics Survey Commences at Viuda Gold Prospect Targeting Maricunga-style porphyry Au-Cu deposits Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), the company focused on copper-gold-silver exploration in Chile, is pleased to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-ground-magnetics-survey-commences-at-viuda/) |\n| [How to Check Public Information Safely and Responsibly](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-check-public-information-safely-and-responsibly/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-check-public-information-safely-and-responsibly/) Checking public information is not as simple as typing a name into a search bar. Just a quick attempt to find out who is behind an unknown call or message [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-check-public-information-safely-and-responsibly/) |\n| [hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO) Appointment of Richard Cotton as Non-Executive Director](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aim-hvo-appointment-of-richard-cotton-as-non-executive-director/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aim-hvo-appointment-of-richard-cotton-as-non-executive-director/) hVIVO strengthens Board with appointment of Richard Cotton as Non-Executive Director Seasoned life sciences executive with extensive Board and financial expertise hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service early phase Contract Research [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-plc-aim-hvo-appointment-of-richard-cotton-as-non-executive-director/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Thursday 18th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-18th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-18th-december-2025/) Asian markets slipped further after a sell-off in AI-related stocks pushed US equities to their weakest session in nearly a month. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1% to 49,001.50, led lower [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-18th-december-2025/) |\n| [Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT) debuts vSignal.ai beta with new analytical tools and funding move](https://www.share-talk.com/vault-ventures-plc-aqse-vult-debuts-vsignal-ai-beta-with-new-analytical-tools-and-funding-move/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/vault-ventures-plc-aqse-vult-debuts-vsignal-ai-beta-with-new-analytical-tools-and-funding-move/) Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT)  has announced that it is preparing to release the beta version of its vSignal.ai platform on 22 December 2025. The platform will introduce new analytical [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/vault-ventures-plc-aqse-vult-debuts-vsignal-ai-beta-with-new-analytical-tools-and-funding-move/) |\n| [Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB) Letter to Shareholders – 2025 a year of progress](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-aim-polb-letter-to-shareholders-2025-a-year-of-progress/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-aim-polb-letter-to-shareholders-2025-a-year-of-progress/) Letter to Shareholders – 2025 a year of great progress, with momentum maintained into 2026 when multiple value inflection points are expected 18 December 2025 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, ‘Poolbeg’ or [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-aim-polb-letter-to-shareholders-2025-a-year-of-progress/) |\n| [Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) reports new AVA6103 pharmacology data](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-therapeutics-aim-avct-reports-new-ava6103-pharmacology-data/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-therapeutics-aim-avct-reports-new-ava6103-pharmacology-data/) Avacta reports new pharmacology data for FAP-Exd (AVA6103) Multiple patient-derived xenograft models with prolonged complete responses associated with sustained release of the exatecan payload within the tumor over five days [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-therapeutics-aim-avct-reports-new-ava6103-pharmacology-data/) |\n| [FTSE 100 treads water as BoE rate cut looms and US tech sells off](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-treads-water-as-boe-rate-cut-looms-and-us-tech-sells-off/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-treads-water-as-boe-rate-cut-looms-and-us-tech-sells-off/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open little changed on Thursday, with investors bracing for a widely anticipated Bank of England rate cut later in the day. Futures suggest the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-treads-water-as-boe-rate-cut-looms-and-us-tech-sells-off/) |\n| [ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) Sale and Purchase agreement for Raglan Project](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-sale-and-purchase-agreement-for-raglan-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-sale-and-purchase-agreement-for-raglan-project/) ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) has agreed to acquire Raglan Resources Pty Ltd, owner of the Raglan Project, under a legally binding agreement for A$1.01 million in cash, funded from [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-sale-and-purchase-agreement-for-raglan-project/) |\n| [Greatland moves to strengthen Telfer position with Telfer South farm-in](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-moves-to-strengthen-telfer-position-with-telfer-south-farm-in/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-moves-to-strengthen-telfer-position-with-telfer-south-farm-in/) Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP, AIM: GGP) has entered into a multi-stage farm-in and joint venture agreement with Rincon Resources Ltd covering a large portion of Rincon’s Telfer South tenure, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-moves-to-strengthen-telfer-position-with-telfer-south-farm-in/) |\n| [Amazon in talks to invest up to $10bn in OpenAI](https://www.share-talk.com/amazon-in-talks-to-invest-up-to-10bn-in-openai/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/amazon-in-talks-to-invest-up-to-10bn-in-openai/) Amazon.com Inc. is reportedly in negotiations to invest up to $ 10 billion in OpenAI, whilst providing the artificial intelligence company with access to its proprietary AI chip technology, according [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/amazon-in-talks-to-invest-up-to-10bn-in-openai/) |\n| [FTSE 100 heads for best year since the financial crisis](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-heads-for-best-year-since-the-financial-crisis/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-heads-for-best-year-since-the-financial-crisis/) The FTSE 100 is on track for its best year since 2009, as investors rotate into UK equities amid concerns about a potential bubble in artificial intelligence stocks. The blue-chip [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-heads-for-best-year-since-the-financial-crisis/) |\n| [BoE ‘too slow’ on rate cuts as inflation retreats](https://www.share-talk.com/boe-too-slow-on-rate-cuts-as-inflation-retreats/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/boe-too-slow-on-rate-cuts-as-inflation-retreats/) The Bank of England risks falling behind the curve on interest rate cuts and may be forced to “play catch-up” next year if it delays action as inflation continues to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/boe-too-slow-on-rate-cuts-as-inflation-retreats/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 17th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) 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-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) |\n| [GENinCode Plc (AIM: GENI) CARDIO inCode-Score® distribution with Sohin Genetics, Mexico](https://www.share-talk.com/genincode-plc-aim-geni-cardio-incode-score-distribution-with-sohin-genetics-mexico/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/genincode-plc-aim-geni-cardio-incode-score-distribution-with-sohin-genetics-mexico/) GENinCode Plc has entered into a commercial agreement with Sohin Genetics in Mexico to distribute its CARDIO inCode-Score® Polygenic Risk Score test, which is designed to help predict and prevent [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/genincode-plc-aim-geni-cardio-incode-score-distribution-with-sohin-genetics-mexico/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 17th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) Silver and PGMs lead gold higher as US unemployment rate edges higher MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – 3Q25 production climbs on stronger [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) |\n| [Easing inflation clears path for Bank of England rate cut](https://www.share-talk.com/easing-inflation-clears-path-for-bank-of-england-rate-cut/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/easing-inflation-clears-path-for-bank-of-england-rate-cut/) UK inflation fell by more than expected in November, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates this week, according to official data. The Office for [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/easing-inflation-clears-path-for-bank-of-england-rate-cut/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AVCT, KOD, BZT, VLRM, ATC, GENI, ARV & N4P](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-avct-kod-bzt-vlrm-atc-geni-arv-n4p/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-avct-kod-bzt-vlrm-atc-geni-arv-n4p/) The Times: The headline rate of inflation fell more than expected in November to a 10-month low – increasing expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates tomorrow. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-avct-kod-bzt-vlrm-atc-geni-arv-n4p/) |\n| [How to Trade Without (or With Little) Investment: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Traders](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-trade-without-or-with-little-investment-a-practical-guide-for-aspiring-traders/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-trade-without-or-with-little-investment-a-practical-guide-for-aspiring-traders/) For many aspiring traders, the biggest barrier to entry isn’t knowledge or motivation—it’s capital. The perception that successful trading requires thousands of pounds in a brokerage account has discouraged countless [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-trade-without-or-with-little-investment-a-practical-guide-for-aspiring-traders/) |\n| [Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD) Bougouni Project Update & First Revenues Received](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-bougouni-project-update-first-revenues-received/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-bougouni-project-update-first-revenues-received/) Kodal Minerals has recorded its first revenue after receiving a US$21.3 million payment from Hainan for the maiden export of spodumene concentrate from the Bougouni Lithium Project, representing 95% of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-bougouni-project-update-first-revenues-received/) |\n| [Neo Energy Metals plc (LON: NEO, A2X: NEO) Restoration of Listing and Trading](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-plc-lon-neo-a2x-neo-restoration-of-listing-and-trading/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-plc-lon-neo-a2x-neo-restoration-of-listing-and-trading/) Neo Energy Metals plc (LON: NEO, A2X: NEO) has confirmed the restoration of its listing and trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, with effect from 7:30 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-plc-lon-neo-a2x-neo-restoration-of-listing-and-trading/) |\n| [Early trial success for Avacta (AIM: AVCT) as AVA6000 shows meaningful tumor responses](https://www.share-talk.com/early-trial-success-for-avacta-aim-avct-as-ava6000-shows-meaningful-tumor-responses/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/early-trial-success-for-avacta-aim-avct-as-ava6000-shows-meaningful-tumor-responses/) Faridoxorubicin (AVA6000) Phase 1b cohort demonstrates clinically meaningful tumor shrinkage in patients with salivary gland cancers Preliminary Phase 1b data is in line with Phase 1a data reported at the European Society [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/early-trial-success-for-avacta-aim-avct-as-ava6000-shows-meaningful-tumor-responses/) |\n| [FTSE 100 set for stronger open as easing inflation boosts rate-cut hopes](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-stronger-open-as-easing-inflation-boosts-rate-cut-hopes/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-stronger-open-as-easing-inflation-boosts-rate-cut-hopes/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Wednesday as easing inflation strengthens the case for the Bank of England to begin cutting interest rates. Futures markets are pointing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-stronger-open-as-easing-inflation-boosts-rate-cut-hopes/) |\n| [Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET) Launch of Bonus Warrant Acceleration Offer](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-launch-of-bonus-warrant-acceleration-offer/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-launch-of-bonus-warrant-acceleration-offer/) Launch of Bonus Warrant Acceleration Offer Funds raised would be used by the Company to accelerate advancement of Teck-Hughes and Sylvanite Tailings Projects Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-launch-of-bonus-warrant-acceleration-offer/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Wednesday 17th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) Oil prices rebounded after Donald Trump ordered what he described as a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh geopolitical risk into [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) |\n| [Pulsar Helium Inc. updates on share-based compensation and AIM issuance](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-updates-on-share-based-compensation-and-aim-issuance/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-updates-on-share-based-compensation-and-aim-issuance/) Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium exploration and development company, announces that on December 16, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) awarded security [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-updates-on-share-based-compensation-and-aim-issuance/) |\n| [Neo Energy Metals targets up to $25m funding to secure Beisa uranium and gold project](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-targets-up-to-25m-funding-to-secure-beisa-uranium-and-gold-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-targets-up-to-25m-funding-to-secure-beisa-uranium-and-gold-project/) Neo Energy Metals plc (LON: NEO, A2X: NEO) has outlined its funding strategy for the planned acquisition of the Beisa Uranium and Gold Project, which it expects to complete in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-targets-up-to-25m-funding-to-secure-beisa-uranium-and-gold-project/) |\n| [Backlash forces Thames Water to block £2.5m executive pay-outs](https://www.share-talk.com/backlash-forces-thames-water-to-block-2-5m-executive-pay-outs/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/backlash-forces-thames-water-to-block-2-5m-executive-pay-outs/) Thames Water has put on hold a controversial £2.5 million retention bonus scheme for senior executives following a political backlash, as the heavily indebted utility struggles under £21 billion of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/backlash-forces-thames-water-to-block-2-5m-executive-pay-outs/) |\n| [EU set to dilute landmark ban on new petrol and diesel cars](https://www.share-talk.com/eu-set-to-dilute-landmark-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/eu-set-to-dilute-landmark-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars/) The European Commission has announced significant amendments to its landmark 2035 prohibition on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales, following sustained pressure from automotive manufacturers and several member state governments [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/eu-set-to-dilute-landmark-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars/) |\n| [How new SEC and IRS guidance expedites crypto ETF approval and enables ETF staking](https://www.share-talk.com/how-new-sec-and-irs-guidance-expedites-crypto-etf-approval-and-enables-etf-staking/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/how-new-sec-and-irs-guidance-expedites-crypto-etf-approval-and-enables-etf-staking/) Crypto investors may begin to engage with digital assets in new ways as a result of two, distinct but related transformations: updates from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/how-new-sec-and-irs-guidance-expedites-crypto-etf-approval-and-enables-etf-staking/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 16th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) 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-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) |\n| [FTSE edges lower as Trump signals progress toward Ukraine peace deal](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-edges-lower-as-trump-signals-progress-toward-ukraine-peace-deal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-edges-lower-as-trump-signals-progress-toward-ukraine-peace-deal/) The FTSE 100 fell after comments from Donald Trump raised fresh hopes of an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, hitting oil and defence stocks. Shares in energy and defence [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-edges-lower-as-trump-signals-progress-toward-ukraine-peace-deal/) |\n| [Tertiary Minerals Advances Zambian Exploration with JORC Compliant Target Estimates](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-advances-zambian-exploration-with-jorc-compliant-target-estimates/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-advances-zambian-exploration-with-jorc-compliant-target-estimates/) Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM: TYM, OTC: TTIRF) has commenced work to establish a JORC-compliant exploration target at Target A1 within its Mushima North project in Zambia, marking a significant development [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-advances-zambian-exploration-with-jorc-compliant-target-estimates/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 16th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) Gold pulls back following strong rally ahead of US NFP data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below C3 Metals (CCCM CN) – Maiden drill hole at Khaleesi returns [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) |\n| [Oriole Resources confirms Bibemi gold project potential with preliminary economic assessment](https://www.share-talk.com/oriole-resources-confirms-bibemi-gold-project-potential-with-preliminary-economic-assessment/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oriole-resources-confirms-bibemi-gold-project-potential-with-preliminary-economic-assessment/) Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR) has published an amended technical report for its Bibemi gold project in Cameroon, incorporating an in-house preliminary economic assessment designed to support the company’s application [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oriole-resources-confirms-bibemi-gold-project-potential-with-preliminary-economic-assessment/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: RMR, GENF, ORR, TAVI, WSBN, BSFA, STEM, SVML, BOWL & IGG](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-rmr-genf-orr-tavi-wsbn-bsfa-stem-svml-bowl-igg/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-rmr-genf-orr-tavi-wsbn-bsfa-stem-svml-bowl-igg/) Rome Resources (AIM: RMR), the DRC-focused tin and copper explorer, was notified on 15 December 2025 that Paul Barrett, Chief Executive Officer, purchased 10,000,000 ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-rmr-genf-orr-tavi-wsbn-bsfa-stem-svml-bowl-igg/) |\n| [Ukraine peace talk optimism knocks oil to lowest level since May](https://www.share-talk.com/ukraine-peace-talk-optimism-knocks-oil-to-lowest-level-since-may/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ukraine-peace-talk-optimism-knocks-oil-to-lowest-level-since-may/) Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in seven months amid growing hopes of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Brent crude slipped 1% to $59.90 a barrel, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ukraine-peace-talk-optimism-knocks-oil-to-lowest-level-since-may/) |\n| [UK unemployment climbs to highest level in four years](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-unemployment-climbs-to-highest-level-in-four-years/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-unemployment-climbs-to-highest-level-in-four-years/) UK unemployment has climbed to its highest level in four years, underlining a continued deterioration in the jobs market, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics said the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-unemployment-climbs-to-highest-level-in-four-years/) |\n| [Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO) Appointment of Non-Executive Director](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-limited-aim-ufo-appointment-of-non-executive-director/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-limited-aim-ufo-appointment-of-non-executive-director/) Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that, further to the Company’s announcement on 11 December 2025, Mr Michael Carter has been [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-limited-aim-ufo-appointment-of-non-executive-director/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Tuesday 16th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) Asian markets fell sharply as investors turned cautious ahead of key US employment data that could influence the outlook for interest rates. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.2% to 49,544.21 after [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-16th-december-2025/) |\n| [Genflow Biosciences Plc (LON: GENF) Completion of Dosing Phase of Canine Gene Therapy](https://www.share-talk.com/genflow-biosciences-plc-lon-genf-completion-of-dosing-phase-of-canine-gene-therapy/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/genflow-biosciences-plc-lon-genf-completion-of-dosing-phase-of-canine-gene-therapy/) Genflow Completes Dosing Phase of Canine Gene Therapy Trial No Adverse Events Reported During Administration Genflow Biosciences Plc (LSE: GENF) (OTCQB: GENFF), a biotechnology company focused on extending healthspan through [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/genflow-biosciences-plc-lon-genf-completion-of-dosing-phase-of-canine-gene-therapy/) |\n| [Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET) Completion of expanded auger drilling programme](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-completion-of-expanded-auger-drilling-programme/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-completion-of-expanded-auger-drilling-programme/) Completion of expanded auger drilling programme at Teck-Hughes A total of 159 holes drilled to date Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company pioneering the use of innovative technology to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-completion-of-expanded-auger-drilling-programme/) |\n| [FTSE 100 slips as labour market shows fresh signs of cooling](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slips-as-labour-market-shows-fresh-signs-of-cooling/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slips-as-labour-market-shows-fresh-signs-of-cooling/) The FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Tuesday after weaker UK labour market data showed a rise in unemployment alongside softer wage growth. Unemployment edged up to 5.1% [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slips-as-labour-market-shows-fresh-signs-of-cooling/) |\n| [Quantum Data Energy PLC (LSE: MAST) 2025 A Remarkable Year in Review](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-data-energy-plc-lse-mast-2025-a-remarkable-year-in-review/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-data-energy-plc-lse-mast-2025-a-remarkable-year-in-review/) London, UK – Quantum Data Energy PLC (LSE: MAST) is pleased to announce an overview of the key progress and milestones achieved during 2025. Looking back to the start of the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-data-energy-plc-lse-mast-2025-a-remarkable-year-in-review/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Union Jack Oil, Chariot, Buccaneer Energy & finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-union-jack-oil-chariot-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-chariot-buccaneer-energy-finally/) WTI (Jan) $57.44 -16c, Brent (Feb) $61.12 -16c, Diff -$3.68 u/c. USNG (Jan) $4.11 -12c, UKNG (Jan) 74.43p +3.59p, TTF (Jan) €27.415 +€0.495. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil started today [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-union-jack-oil-chariot-buccaneer-energy-finally/) |\n| [Union Jack Oil pulls plug on Biscathorpe after planning appeal withdrawn](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-pulls-plug-on-biscathorpe-after-planning-appeal-withdrawn/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-pulls-plug-on-biscathorpe-after-planning-appeal-withdrawn/) Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF) has confirmed that the PEDL253 joint venture has decided to withdraw its planning appeal relating to the proposed sidetrack drilling and oilfield [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-pulls-plug-on-biscathorpe-after-planning-appeal-withdrawn/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 15th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-15th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-15th-december-2025/) 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, Ajax, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-15th-december-2025/) |\n| [Pennpetro Energy plc (LON: PPP) Shareholder call, Wednesday 17th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/pennpetro-energy-plc-lon-ppp-shareholder-call-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pennpetro-energy-plc-lon-ppp-shareholder-call-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) Shareholder call Pennpetro Energy plc, the company focused on developing strategic traditional and transition energy projects, announces a shareholder call with management on Wednesday 17th December 2025. Shareholder call Following two [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pennpetro-energy-plc-lon-ppp-shareholder-call-wednesday-17th-december-2025/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Monday 15th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-15th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-15th-december-2025/) Gold climbs again as sustained rally looks to test new highs MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Alta Copper (ATCU CN) – Sale to Fortescue for C$1.4/share Aterian [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-15th-december-2025/) |\n| [Chariot shares jump 10% as $300m+ wind power financing clears final hurdle](https://www.share-talk.com/chariot-shares-jump-10-as-300m-wind-power-financing-clears-final-hurdle/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/chariot-shares-jump-10-as-300m-wind-power-financing-clears-final-hurdle/) Chariot Limited (AIM: CHAR) shares jumped around 10% after the company announced it has completed major financing for its two South African wind power projects, Zen and Berg River, both [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/chariot-shares-jump-10-as-300m-wind-power-financing-clears-final-hurdle/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: VULT, HUI, KDNC, CGNR, CTL, XCE, CHAR, GROC, TNE & PYC](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-vult-hui-kdnc-cgnr-ctl-xce-char-groc-tne-pyc/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-vult-hui-kdnc-cgnr-ctl-xce-char-groc-tne-pyc/) Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT), a publicly traded technology development company focused on blockchain, AI and augmented reality, announce that it has successfully raised £555,000 through an over-subscribed equity placing (the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-vult-hui-kdnc-cgnr-ctl-xce-char-groc-tne-pyc/) |\n| [Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) Sagebrush Resource Update](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-resource-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-resource-update/) Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) has updated the net prospective resource figures for its Sagebrush Helium Project in Colorado following an increase in its working interest from 82.5% to 90%. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-resource-update/) |\n| [Helium One Global Ltd (AIM: HE1) readies Galactica-Pegasus for commissioning phase](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ltd-aim-he1-readies-galactica-pegasus-for-commissioning-phase/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ltd-aim-he1-readies-galactica-pegasus-for-commissioning-phase/) Helium One Global Ltd (AIM: HE1, OTCQB: HLOGF) has announced further progress at the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, where construction of the production facility has reached substantial completion [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-ltd-aim-he1-readies-galactica-pegasus-for-commissioning-phase/) |\n| [Buccaneer Energy Plc (AIM: BUCE) Operational Update](https://www.share-talk.com/buccaneer-energy-plc-aim-buce-operational-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/buccaneer-energy-plc-aim-buce-operational-update/) Buccaneer Energy Plc (AIM: BUCE) plans to move into secondary recovery at the Fouke area of the Pine Mills field in Texas, where it holds a 32.5% interest, by introducing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/buccaneer-energy-plc-aim-buce-operational-update/) |\n| [GreenRoc Strategic Materials Plc (AIM: GROC) Consortium Receives £1.2m Danish Grant](https://www.share-talk.com/greenroc-strategic-materials-plc-aim-groc-consortium-receives-1-2m-danish-grant/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/greenroc-strategic-materials-plc-aim-groc-consortium-receives-1-2m-danish-grant/) GreenRoc Strategic Materials Plc (AIM: GROC) has secured a grant of up to DKK 10,448,826 (around £1.2 million) from Denmark’s Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EUDP) for its “EU-Graphite” [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greenroc-strategic-materials-plc-aim-groc-consortium-receives-1-2m-danish-grant/) |\n| [Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM / TSX-V:MKA) raises HyProMag USA NPV to $780m after Texas expansion](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-vmka-raises-hypromag-usa-npv-to-780m-after-texas-expansion/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-vmka-raises-hypromag-usa-npv-to-780m-after-texas-expansion/) Mkango Resources Limited said its subsidiary, HyProMag USA, has expanded the planned magnet capacity at its Texas facility, significantly improving project economics. On forecast pricing assumptions, the post-tax net present [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-resources-ltd-aim-tsx-vmka-raises-hypromag-usa-npv-to-780m-after-texas-expansion/) |\n| [FTSE 100 set to open higher as markets look ahead to BoE rate cut](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-markets-look-ahead-to-boe-rate-cut/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-markets-look-ahead-to-boe-rate-cut/) Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the global economy. With the year drawing to a close, attention is starting to shift toward [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-markets-look-ahead-to-boe-rate-cut/) |\n| [Mendell Helium (AQSE: MDH) Updated flow rate on Rost 1-26 well](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqse-mdh-updated-flow-rate-on-rost-1-26-well/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqse-mdh-updated-flow-rate-on-rost-1-26-well/) Mendell Helium is pleased to announce an updated flow rate for M3 Helium Corporation’s (“M3 Helium”) Rost 1-26 well (“Rost”) in Fort Dodge, Kansas. The Company also provides an update on [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqse-mdh-updated-flow-rate-on-rost-1-26-well/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 14th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-14th-december-2025/) [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-14th-december-2025/) 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-14th-december-2025/) |\n| [RKH Greenlights Falkland Sea Lion Field Development – Targets First Production By 2028](https://www.share-talk.com/rkh-greenlights-falkland-sea-lion-field-development-targets-first-production-by-2028-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rkh-greenlights-falkland-sea-lion-field-development-targets-first-production-by-2028-2/) Rockhopper Exploration plc has confirmed a final investment decision for Phase 1 of the Sea Lion field development, with its partner Navitas Petroleum also giving the go-ahead. The project requires [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rkh-greenlights-falkland-sea-lion-field-development-targets-first-production-by-2028-2/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 14th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-14th-december-2025/) [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-14th-december-2025/) How Logical Fallacies Are Used Against Small Cap Companies Author @ZaksTradersCafe Last week I mentioned all that is wrong with the concept of having a stock market vigilante / mafioso, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-14th-december-2025/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 14th December 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-14th-december-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-14th-december-2025/)  The FTSE 100 closed the week down 0.6% after data from the Office for National Statistics showed the UK economy contracted by 0.1%. European markets also finished in negative territory, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-14th-december-2025/) |\n| [Shore Capital Reaffirms Buy Rating on hVIVO Despite Share Price Weakness](https://www.share-talk.com/shore-capital-reaffirms-buy-rating-on-hvivo-despite-share-price-weakness/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shore-capital-reaffirms-buy-rating-on-hvivo-despite-share-price-weakness/) Shore Capital has maintained its Buy rating on hVIVO PLC, the specialist contract research organisation, with a fair value assessment of 25 pence per share. This valuation represents a premium [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shore-capital-reaffirms-buy-rating-on-hvivo-despite-share-price-weakness/) |\n| [Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP \\| AIM: GGP) Dissecting The Deal](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-resources-ltd-asx-ggp-aim-ggp-dissecting-the-deal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-resources-ltd-asx-ggp-aim-ggp-dissecting-the-deal/) It feels like this couldn’t wait until morning, so I decided to enjoy a few glasses of whisky and analyse in detail the deal that Greatland Gold has just got [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-resources-ltd-asx-ggp-aim-ggp-dissecting-the-deal/) |"}