Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 22nd February 2026

In a wide‑ranging conversation on Share Talk, Zak Mir sat down with Clem Chambes, CEO of aNewFN.com, to pick apart market narratives, technology trends and the practical fallout for investors. Clem brings his trademark

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

Lloyds Banking Group has terminated its cheque deposit service at Post Office counters, a decision that carries significant implications for retail banking accessibility across the United Kingdom. The banking group,

Investigators cracking down on so-called “dodgy” Fire TV Sticks have revealed they often search for a single keyword in private messages to help identify illegal activity. The devices, which can

In spring 2023, Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) was one of the most followed retail stocks on AIM. At its peak, the company’s market capitalisation exceeded £220 million, reflecting investor

First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM), the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, provides an update on the North

Imara Gold Plc has confirmed plans to transfer its primary listing from the London Stock Exchange to an alternative trading platform, with a voluntary delisting scheduled to take effect on

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariff measures The Supreme Court has delivered a significant setback to the Trump administration, ruling that the president’s sweeping global tariffs were unlawful. In

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,

Copper ($12,820/t) edges lower as elevated inventories cool deficit concerns MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Annual results as copper production lags, focus

Pulsar Helium Inc. (PLSR), a primary helium company, announced that, further to its announcement on February 19, 2026 regarding the Placing, conducted by way of accelerated bookbuild. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The

Rome Resources plc (AIM: RMR), the DRC-focused tin and copper explorer, is pleased to share a recording of its February 2026 Investor Webinar, hosted on Thursday 19 February 2026. CEO

Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc, (LON: UMR), is today pleased to announce further positive results from the glycine leaching tests on the tailings samples from the Klein Aub Copper Mine, located in

The stock market moves rapidly. Stock, currency, and derivative prices change literally every second. Investors and analysts are seeking tools that enable them to collect information securely, without delays or

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR) has completed its inaugural 3,000-metre drilling campaign at the MB01-N target within the Mbe gold project in Cameroon, marking a key milestone in the asset’s

Asian equities retreated while oil prices advanced after Donald Trump gave Iran a 15-day deadline to reach an agreement on its nuclear programme, warning of “really bad things” if no

The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8) is pleased to announce its audited full year results for the period to 31st October 2025, publication of its

Defense officials have reportedly informed Mr. Trump that U.S. forces would be prepared for military action by Saturday, following the largest American military buildup in the region since the 2003

The global labour market has shifted in ways that couldn’t have been predicted a decade ago. Companies now hire contractors from India, Poland, Nigeria, and Romania not as exceptions but

As institutional participation in digital assets continues to grow, many professional traders are turning to a reliable crypto otc trading platform to execute large transactions without disrupting public markets. In

StockBox spoke with Darren Hazelwood, CEO of Panther Metals, about the company’s newly signed Letter of Intent with Traxys for its Winston Project in North America. Traxys, one of a

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

Gold ($4,990/oz) firms below key level as focus shifts to Iran-US tensions MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cobra Resources (COBR LN)– Extended drilling programme at Manna Hill

80 Mile PLC (AIM: 80M) has confirmed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the proposed acquisition by Pelican Acquisition Corporation of Greenland Exploration Limited and March GL.

Catenai PLC (CTAI), the AIM quoted provider of technology and digital solutions, noted that Alludium, its investee company and developer of a no-code AI Agent Operating System, has been recognised as

Quantum Data Energy PLC (LON: MAST) shares rose around 20% after the company provided an update on its expansion in the flexible power generation sector. The group said it is

Hamak Strategy Limited (LSE: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) has appointed Billy Daly, Group Chief Investment Officer of MBS Global Investments, to its Advisory Board. The company said Daly will provide

BlackRock, Inc. has notified Greatland Resources Limited of a change in its major shareholding after crossing a reporting threshold on February 17, 2026. The group’s total holding remains at 5.46%

Angus Energy PLC (AIM: ANGS) has reported a sharp increase in production at its Saltfleetby gas field, with average daily output reaching around 6.3 million standard cubic feet per day

Drilling preparation commenced at Roy on the Sunbeam Property First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties

London stocks are expected to open higher on Thursday, with investors looking ahead to US jobless claims and other economic data later in the day. Futures suggest the FTSE 100

Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM), an exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of interest (“LOI”) with Traxys Europe

Helium-3 enables technologies that operate at the edge of physics, from superconductivity and cryogenics to quantum computing and fusion energy, where ultra-cold, stable environments are essential. Helium-3 is one of

Petro Matad Limited (AIM: MATD) shares ended the day 16% higher after the company announced it has received the full $1.03 million in production revenue that had been withheld by

KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM: KEFI) has announced that a groundbreaking ceremony was held today for its high-grade, high-recovery Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, owned through its subsidiary

Traders have increased bets on a Bank of England interest rate cut in March after UK inflation fell to its lowest level in 10 months. Markets are now pricing in

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,

WTI (Mar) $62.33 -56c*, Brent (Apr) $67.42 -$1.23, Diff -$5.09*. USNG (Mar) $3.03 -21c*, UKNG (Mar) 71.90p +1.2p, TTF (Mar) €29.40 -€0.965. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes adjustment post Presidents Day holiday.

Gold climbs to over $4,900/oz ahead of US Fed minutes MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN)– FY26 guided to nearly triple copper production Celsius Resources

Yesterday Roadside (ROAD) announced its intention to raise approximately £20 million, at an issue price of 60.0 pence. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The Group proposes to use the net proceeds of the Fundraising to

Proposed Acquisition of a significant interest in LNEnergy – Proposed Fundraise. Beacon Energy PLC (AIM: BCE) has published an admission document and issued notice of an extraordinary general meeting as

Trellus Health plc (AIM: TRLS) shares surged 125% in early trading after the company announced a six-month contract extension with Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems for its Trellus Elevate

Amaroq Ltd (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF) has announced it will voluntarily delist its common shares from the TSX Venture Exchange, with the move set to take effect

Great Southern Copper PLC (LON: GSCU) has reported encouraging Phase III drilling results from its Cerro Negro prospect, further extending high-grade copper-silver mineralisation. Hole DD036 returned an intersection of 19.2

Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM:GGP, ASX:GGP) has announced a change to its senior leadership team, with Chief Operating Officer Simon Tyrrell resigning from his position. The company said Tyrrell will remain

London stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday, with investor attention turning to UK consumer and producer inflation data. Futures point to the FTSE 100 opening up 30 points,

In a wide‑ranging conversation on Share Talk, Zak Mir sat down with Clem Chambes, CEO of aNewFN.com, to pick apart market narratives, technology trends and the practical fallout for investors. Clem brings his trademark

Proposed Placing and Subscription to raise approximately £20 million to fund acquisition of Gardner Retail Ltd and Proposed Acquisition of D.A. Roberts Fuels Limited Roadside (AIM: ROAD) announces its intention

Barclays said there is a “strong case” for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month following further signs of economic weakness. Jack Meaning, an economist at the

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

Gold briefly dips sub $4,900/oz in thin trading as most Asia celebrates the Lunar New Year MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Antofagasta (ANTO LN) – Strong prices

Richard Deacon has increased his stake in Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1), crossing a key notification threshold on February 13, 2026. The company said Deacon now controls 19,771,426 voting

Blencowe Resources (BRES): Blencowe noted today’s determination by the US Department of Commerce imposing aggregate antidumping and countervailing duties of approximately 160% on Chinese graphite active anode material imports, subject to

Empire Metals Limited (LON: EEE, OTCQX: EPMLF) has launched its largest-ever drilling campaign at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia, targeting a major expansion of its titanium dioxide (TiO₂) mineral

Purchase Order for Kilifi Manganese Ore Shipment Baosteel Shipment Updates Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that its wholly

London stocks are expected to open slightly lower on Tuesday, with investors focused on the start of the US earnings season and the release of key US inflation data. Futures

Defence Holdings Launches Sovereign Software Capability Accelerator and Provides Operational Update Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT), the UK’s listed software-led defence technology company, today announces the launch of the Defence

WTI (Mar) $62.89 +5c, Brent (Apr) $67.75 +23c, Diff -$4.86 +18c. USNG (Mar) $3.24 +2c, UKNG (Mar) 74.0p -0.71p, TTF (Mar) €30.73 -€1.67. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Today is Washington’s

Stellantis, the multinational automotive conglomerate that owns Vauxhall, Peugeot, Fiat, Citroën and Jeep, has initiated a strategic reversal by reintroducing diesel vehicles to its European market portfolio. This decision represents

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

Gold over $5,000/oz helped by softer than expected Friday US inflation numbers MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Landore Resources (LND LN) – Disposal of Ontario project completed

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company notes today’s announcement from Rathlin Energy U.K. Limited (“Rathlin”)

Talisman (OVB) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Tirzzit Copper Project from a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aya Silver & Gold Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF), the Company’s 4.7%

SkinBioTherapeutics (AIM: SBTX), shares plunged more than 40% on Monday, extending losses after a 50% fall on Friday, following what the company described as an alarming update to investors. The

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1) shares rose around 25% in early trading after the company announced the successful completion of Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) testing at its southern Rukwa Helium

GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has announced an update on shareholdings and remuneration-related equity awards involving its senior management team. The company said CFO Hamza Choudhry now holds 214,419,990 ordinary

Mkango Resources Limited (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has announced that its subsidiary, Mkango Rare Earths Limited, has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form F-4 to the US Securities and Exchange

PULSAR HELIUM REPORTS ADDITIONAL HIGH-PRESSURE GAS ZONES ENCOUNTERED AT JETSTREAM #6, TOPAZ HELIUM PROJECT, USA Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, announces that

London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Monday, with trading volumes likely subdued as financial markets remain closed in China, Canada and the US. Futures indicate the FTSE

In spring 2023, Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) was one of the most followed retail stocks on AIM. At its peak, the company’s market capitalisation exceeded £220 million, reflecting investor

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,

Sell Valentine’s Day? Author @ZaksTradersCafe One of my rules that will never get traction is that one should buy the stock market on Bonfire Night and Sell Valentine’s Day. For

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed a further wave of branch closures across the UK, with 95 locations set to shut between May 2026 and March 2027. The latest round of

The FTSE 100 ended the week on a high, gaining 43 points to close at 10,446. The mid-cap FTSE 250 also finished on a positive note, rising 0.52% to 23,427.27.

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

Building a seven-figure portfolio remains an achievable objective for investors willing to adopt disciplined wealth-building strategies, contrary to popular assumptions that substantial income alone determines financial success. Recent analysis from

Chief executives at three of Britain’s largest banking institutions have received substantial compensation packages totalling £29 million whilst their organisations continue to accelerate the closure of physical branch networks. The

Bitcoin’s recent decline, which has seen the cryptocurrency lose more than half its value since its October 2025 peak, represents a critical moment for evaluating the asset class. The digital

Autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence-driven platforms have yet to materially affect earnings in the motor insurance sector. However, Barclays has warned that equity markets are only beginning to price in

Gold and silver prices have rebounded after sharp intraday falls last week. Gold is hovering near a record weekly high, trading close to $5,000 per ounce, while silver has surged