It was a lacklustre week for the UK’s small-cap stocks, with the AIM All-Share index stagnant at 783.80, down 2.31 points. Despite this, it outperformed the FTSE 100, which ended the week 1.2% lower.
| Every river in the UK is polluted, Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary warns
Steve Reed states there is no assurance that UK waters are uncontaminated. The Environment Secretary has revealed that every river in the country is polluted, accusing water companies of concealing |
| The crypto distressed guy ordered by a Delaware court to pay back nearly $2m
Thomas Braziel invested some funds but also spent on jewellery, luxury hotel stays, and other luxuries, according to the court findings. A Delaware court has ordered a high-profile crypto investor |
| Yorkshire Water CEO awarded £1 million with bonus despite significant sewage pollution failures
Nicola Shaw receives a pay award despite significant sewage pollution failures by the water utility. Yorkshire Water awarded its chief executive a £1.03 million pay package despite significant disruptions to |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 20th July 2024
It was a rather lacklustre week for the UK’s small-cap stocks, with the AIM All-Share index stagnant at 783.80, down 2.31 points. Despite this, it outperformed the FTSE 100, which |
| Mining Minerals & Metals Plc (LON:MMM) is finalising an all-share acquisition of Georgina Energy
Georgina Energy’s acquisition by Mining Minerals & Metals Plc recently updated on receiving provisional FCA eligibility to relist on the official list of the London Stock Exchange in July 2024 |
| 53 years ago today- Apollo 11: Armstrong and Aldrin’s Lunar Landing
Today, 55 years ago, humans landed on the moon for the first time. More than half a century later, the Apollo program is still the highest peak in the history |
| Chariot Limited (AIM: CHAR) Proposed Placing, Subscription and Open Offer
Proposed Placing and Subscription to raise approximately US$6 million (£4.6 million) and Open Offer to raise up to US$2 million (£1.5 million) Chariot (AIM: CHAR), the Africa focused transitional energy company, is pleased to announce its intention to |
| Marula Mining Plc – Acquisition of Lithium, Tungsten and Tantalum Project Adjoining Blesberg
Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that the Company’s wholly-owned South African subsidiary, Southern African Lithium and Tantalum Mining (Pty) |
| Harland & Wolff (AIM:HARL) UKEF EDG Facility Update and Board Changes
UK Export Finance EDG Facility Update and Board Changes Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc (AIM: HARL), the UK quoted company focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management, provides the following |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 19th July 2024
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, Cambridge, Dianomi, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 19th July 2024
Gold ($2,420/oz) dumps following sharp rally on profit taking whilst ETF holdings climb MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below First Majestic (AG CN) – Production results Orezone Gold |
| BizTechMarkets and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Friday 19th July 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of WeekendMarkets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next. Enjoy… The video |
| Shares of Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, and HSBC decline due to IT outage affecting banks
Shares of Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE: LLOY), Barclays PLC (LSE: BARC), NatWest Group PLC (LSE: NWG), and HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE: HSBA) all traded lower during Friday’s early session |
| Rachel Reeves holds £3 billion in Bitcoin – potentially risking a mistake similar to Gordon Brown’s.
Most people may not realize it, but the UK owns more than £3 billion worth of Bitcoin. Due to criminal seizures, the Government now faces the dilemma of what to |
| Microsoft cybersecurity technology under scrutiny over outage
A software issue with the cybersecurity technology Crowdstrike is being blamed for the global IT outage. The specific technology, Crowdstrike Falcon Sensor, is designed to protect against hacking threats. However, |
| Hargreaves Lansdown PLC (LON:HL.) fourth-quarter trading update
Wealth platform Hargreaves Lansdown PLC (LSE: HL.) has released its fourth-quarter trading update, notably omitting any reference to the controversial takeover bid from private equity firm CVC Partners. CVC has |
| Global tech outage hits companies around the world
Television channels, airports, London Stock Exchange and banks worldwide have been disrupted by a massive outage, causing Windows computers to suddenly shut down. Sky News’s breakfast show did not air |
| hVIVO Broker Endorses Company Following Successful Capital Markets Day
Broker Cavendish reaffirmed its 42p price target for hVIVO PLC (AIM: HVO) stock after a capital markets day (CMD) at the company’s new state-of-the-art quarantine facility in Canary Wharf. During |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Union Jack Oil, Pharos Energy & finally
WTI (Aug) $82.85 +$2.09, Brent (Sep) $85.08 +$1.35, Diff -$2.23 -74c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Aug) $2.04 -15c, UKNG (Aug) 73.65p -2.7p, TTF (Aug) €31.895 -€0.8. Oil price A decent bounce |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 18th July 2024
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, Avacta, Creighton, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 18th July 2024
Gold hits $2,484/oz on Fed rate cut potential, dollar sell off and US Treasury yields holding lower levels MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below ACG Acquisition Company Ltd |
| Sondrel (Holdings) PLC ( AIM:SND ) cancelling its AIM listing
Shares in UK chipmaker Sondrel (Holdings) PLC plummeted 20% after the company reported lower revenues and increased losses, while also announcing a “transformation plan” that includes delisting from AIM. In |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PPP, FAB, BMV, AVCT, UJO, GPL, URAH, NTBR, AJB & CGO
Yesterday Pennpetro Energy (PPP), said it signed a very significant and transformative deal HOT with Globalvision International U. LDA, an energy trading business based in Madeira, whereby they will buy all of |
| URA Holdings PLC (LON:URAH) Acquisition and Institutional Placing
Institutional Placing to raise £425,000 by the issue of 26,562,500 ordinary shares to fund the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Curlew emerald mine and working capital requirements (the “Fundraise”) URA |
| What happened overnight – Thursday 18th July 2024
Asian equities declined as investors worried about escalating trade tensions between the US and China. Meanwhile, the yen remained strong after reaching a six-week high, likely due to suspected interventions |
| Avacta Group PLC (AIM:AVCT) Update on Convertible Bond Payment
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a clinical stage life sciences company developing innovative, targeted cancer treatments and powerful diagnostics today announces that it has elected to settle in cash the |
| Bluebird Merchant (LON:BMV) Kochang Project Farm-out Agreement
US$2 Million Farm-Out Agreement for Kochang Gold & Silver Project in South Korea Transformational free carry JV model with local partners now implemented across all three high grade gold projects bringing total |
| Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF) Andrews 2-17 Drilling Update – Oklahoma USA
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company is pleased to announce a positive drilling update in respect of the Andrews |
| First Class Metals (LON:FCM) Raise £85k In Private Placing & Start gold Exploration in Ontario
Mark Fairbairn spoke to First Class Metals PLC CEO Marc Sale who discussed the £85,000 raised in a private placing & its deployment towards the stripping program at the Dead |
| Pennpetro Energy PLC (LON:PPP) Revenue Deal Signed and 50/50 Lithium and Gas J.V
Pennpetro Energy PLC (LON: PPP), has now signed a very significant and transformative deal Heads of Terms (“HOT”). With Globalvision International U. LDA (“Globalvision”) , an energy trading business based |
| Water executives will be held criminally accountable for the sewage spills crisis.
The UK Government is introducing measures to strengthen regulation of the water industry in response to public outcry over sewage contaminating rivers, lakes, and seas. Announced in the King’s Speech, |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 17th July 2024
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, Argo Blockchain, |
| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) update on the commissioning progress – Zulu Lithium Plant
Premier African Minerals Limited (“Premier” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the commissioning progress following the completed installation of the scrubber unit at the Zulu Lithium |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 17th July 2024
Gold $2,475/oz surges as dollar falls after September Fed rate cut priced in MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below We regret to report the death of Terry Streeter, |
| Chill Brands Group – Company Update & Directorate Changes
Further to the Company’s announcements made on 4 and 10 June 2024, the board of directors of Chill Brands (the “Board”) today provides the following update on trading and changes |
| Harland & Wolff – Management Response to Financial Times Article
Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc (AIM: HARL), the UK quoted company focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management, provides the following statement in relation to an article published on |
| Zak Mir spoke to Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1) CEO Jonathan Owen
Zak Mir spoke to Metals One PLC CEO Jonathan Owen as the company which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, announces a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HVO, PAT, CYAN, EGT, SALT, BOOM, CRTA, LND, CHLL, ORCP, VELA & FCM
hVIVO (HVO), a fast-growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, provides a trading update for the six-month |
| FTSE 100 Drops Amid Uncertainty Over Rate Cut
UK stocks opened lower following unexpectedly strong inflation figures, which reduced expectations for an August interest rate cut by the Bank of England. The FTSE 100 index, composed of blue-chip |
| Metals One PLC (LON:MET1) Director/PDMR Shareholding
Metals One (AIM: MET1), which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, was notified on 16 July 2024 of the following purchases of ordinary shares of £0.01 each in the capital of the Company (“Ordinary |
| European Green Trns. (AIM:EGT) Metallurgical Results from Olserum REE Project
European Green Transition (AIM: EGT), a company developing green economy assets in Europe which aims to capitalise on the opportunity created by the green energy transition, is pleased to announce its first metallurgical |
| hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) Record H1 revenue and EBITDA margin
hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), a fast-growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, provides a |
| What happened overnight – Wednesday 17th July 2024
Stocks and the dollar showed little movement while gold hit a new record amid expectations of a US interest rate cut and the possibility of another Donald Trump presidency. Wall |
| Southern Water Awards Chief a £183,000 Bonus Following Proposal for 73% Increase in Customer Bills
Southern Water’s CEO received a £183,000 bonus while the company proposed the highest customer bill increase among English water providers and faced regulatory criticism for a substandard business plan. Southern |
| Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor referred to Crown Prosecution Service
A computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the founder of Bitcoin will be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consider charges of perjury and forgery. Craig Wright |
| Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager
Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager, stating that “it’s time for a new chapter.” Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed that the search for Southgate’s replacement has begun. |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 16th July 2024
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, Bushveld, Caspian, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 16th July 2024
Gold ($2,437/oz) pushes higher as analysts boost rate cut forecasts MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals (ADT1 LN) – Update on Constitutional Court decision Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – Update to Gállok |
| Metals One (AIM:MET1) Double Resource to 57.1 Mt & Plan PEA Immediately
StockBoxMedia spoke to Metals One PLC CEO Jonathan Owen where he announced a major milestone: their Black Schist project’s resource estimate in Finland has more than doubled, boosting its value |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CGH, SOS, PREM, CPX, WCAT, MET1, CEL, CODE & SPSY
Chaarat (CGH), a mining explorer and developer with projects in the Kyrgyz Republic, announced the proposed recapitalisation and associated cancellation from trading on AIM, subject to shareholder approval. In this regard, |
| Bitcoin: Are we about to enter the bull run?
Is Bitcoin about to enter the next bull run? Well, the stars do seem to be aligning. Join me, as I endeavour to answer this question and provide at least |
| What happened overnight – Tuesday 16th July 2024
Asian stocks were mixed as investors grappled with weak economic data from China and awaited the outcome of a key Communist Party policy meeting in Beijing. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 |
| Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1) Black Schist Project MRE Upgrade
Finland – Black Schist Ni-Cu-Co-Zn Project Mineral Resource Estimate Upgrade Company doubles project resource; prepares for Preliminary Economic Assessment Metals One (AIM: MET1), which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, is pleased |
| The week of 15th-19th July 2024- Fed Chair Powell downplays inflation- JP Morgan’s Dimon highlights it!
Early Monday morning markets are reacting to the shock of former President Trump’s lucky escape from an assassination attempt. Cryptos spiked on Sunday morning. Gold which rallied on Friday is |
| UK Chancellor to weigh up Harland and Wolff £200 million bailout.
Rachel Reeves has been cautioned against rescuing the struggling shipyard responsible for building the Titanic due to concerns that taxpayer money might end up with Wall Street financiers. The Chancellor |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 15th July 2024
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, Argo Blockchain, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 15th July 2024
Gold prices hold >$2,400/oz following fall in US inflation and prospect for Fed rate cuts MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aura Energy* (AURA LN) – receipt of |
| Bitcoin Surges Following Assassination Attempt on Trump
Bitcoin experienced its largest surge in three weeks as speculation grows about Donald Trump becoming the next President of the United States. The leading cryptocurrency increased by up to 4.9%, |
| Cash & Coffee: September interest rate cut, the equity rotation trade, and the crypto bull run
Welcome back to Cash & Coffee, now in a revised weekly format. Cash and Coffee provides a weekly update and a look ahead at macro news, company news and the |
| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) June 2024 Quarter Summary and Corporate Update
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, announces its production update for the three months ended 30 June 2024 and |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: GDR, EQIP, ANA, SOLG, GRX, GMET, EQT, BRES, EAH, THX, ENSI, ELEG, VAST & SBDS
genedrive (GDR), the point-of-care pharmacogenetic testing company, announced that it has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for the Genedrive® MT-RNR1 ID Kit. GDR said it was delighted to receive |
| What happened overnight – Monday 15th July 2024
Asian markets displayed mixed reactions as investors considered the implications of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. China announced that its economy grew at a slower-than-expected annual rate of 4.7% |
| Genedrive PLC (AIM:GDR) Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. FDA
genedrive plc (AIM: GDR), the point-of-care pharmacogenetic testing company, is pleased to announce that it has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the Genedrive® MT-RNR1 |
| Unicorn Mineral Res. (LON:UMR) Commencement of Gravity Geophysical Survey
Commencement of Gravity Geophysical Survey at the Kilmallock Block Project Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc (LON: UMR), a mineral exploration and development company based in Ireland, is pleased to announce that |
| Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) Mid-Project Update For Hypromag USA
CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV: CTH; OTCQB: CTHCF) (“CoTec”) and Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) are pleased to announce the findings of the mid-project review for the bankable feasibility study (“Feasibility |
| Vinanz Limited (OTCQB: VINZF/AQSE:BTC) Bitcoin Mining Operations Expand into Nebraska
Vinanz Expands US Bitcoin Mining Operations into Nebraska London, New York, July 15, 2024, Vinanz Limited (US OTCQB: VINZF and AQSE: BTC in London), the publicly listed Bitcoin mining company with US and |
| Amaroq Minerals Ltd (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Nalunaq Development Video Update
Nalunaq Development Video Update TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 15, 2024 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development company with a substantial land package of gold |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 14th July 2024
The FTSE 100 closed up 0.4% today. The biggest gainer was Rightmove, which rose by 4%, followed by industrial group Spirax, up 2.8%. United Utilities was the largest decliner, falling |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 14th July 2024
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, Beeks, Critical |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 14th July 2024
The market ends the week on a high note, it’s your turn now, England! The FTSE 100 closed up 0.4% today. The biggest gainer was Rightmove, which rose by 4%, |
| Euro 2024 final drives surge in business for pubs, supermarkets, and airlines
Sunday’s Euro 2024 final is expected to be a significant boost for pubs, supermarkets, and airlines, with the entire nation tuning in to watch the Three Lions face Spain. Pub |
| Steve & Zak Unleased: Reaction to Trump Shooting
Welcome back to Steve & Zak Unleashed, a light-hearted discussion about ad hoc news and current affairs topics. Today we discuss the appalling overnight assassination attempt on Donald Trump and |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 14th July 2024
Overnight the headline waiting as one opened one’s phone was that “Trump Shot.” By the sound of it so far, this headline could have been “Trump Assassinated.” Perhaps the most interesting part of the |
| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) Another 2 Billion Shares!
Welcome to the latest video on Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM). This video reviews Prem’s latest 2 RNS and the Addendum to the Notice of General Meeting to be held |
| Sunda Energy PLC (AIM:SNDA) significant developments in its operations in Southeast Asia.
Sunda Energy PLC (AIM: SNDA) announced significant advancements in its Southeast Asia operations this week. The announcement follows the company’s recent rebranding from its former name, Baron Oil. Sunda is |
| Bitcoin remains volatile as Trump heads to Bitcoin 2024 conference
Bitcoin experienced another turbulent day, swinging between intraday highs of $59,650 and lows near $57,000. Ultimately, the world’s largest cryptocurrency closed overnight about 0.6% lower against the US dollar, marking |
| BizTechMarkets and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 13th July 2024
Weekend Markets: The one when Zak has a Biden moment Welcome to the latest episode of Weekend Markets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week |
| Premier African (AIM:PREM) commences ore feed at Zulu plant
Premier African Minerals Ltd (AIM: PREM, OTC: PRMMF) announced the completion of the installation of additional conditioning tanks at its Zulu lithium plant in Zimbabwe. The company stated that ore |
| Carpetright endangers 2,000 jobs as it gets ready to appoint administrators
Carpetright is on the brink of appointing administrators as the retail chain rushes to find a buyer, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk. The company, which operates around 270 stores, |
| Airlines add extra flights for England fans for the Euro 2024 final.
Airlines are adding extra flights as tens of thousands of England football fans travel to Germany for the Euro 2024 final. British Airways announced it will operate two additional flights |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 12th July 2024
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, EDX, Emmerson, Goldstone, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 12th July 2024
Gold jumps as US inflation cools, US dollar falls and markets look for early rate cut MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Application |
| ECR Minerals’ COO Mike Whitlow Thrilled With Latest Developments In Victoria And Queensland
ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), announce the fire assay gold results from the historic Duke of Cornwall Mine in Swifts Creek (Tambo), Victoria, Australia. As announced on 10 June 2024, |

