Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 23rd March 2025

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts include the FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold,  Asiamet,

Growth stock investors had reason to be cheerful: The AIM All-Share climbed 1.2% over the week to 694.97, outperforming the FTSE 100—even as market nerves in the US sent ripples

Bank of England Apparently it was expected that this week the Bank of England would keep interest rates on hold at 4.5%. The fact that this was expected apparently makes

AstraZeneca has announced plans to invest £2 billion in Beijing, just months after Chinese authorities detained the head of its China division over alleged illegal activities. The British pharmaceutical giant

Kodal Minerals PLC (KOD), under the leadership of Bernard Aylward is definitely an interesting story, especially now that it’s transitioning from exploration into production. Investors will be familiar with Kodal’s core projects,

Here we see 41-year-old Donald Trump in Moscow, July 1987, visiting at the invitation of the Soviet Ambassador. On the surface, it appeared to be just another business trip—but was

2024 Group Mineral Resource Statement Inaugural Greatland Telfer Mineral Resource delivers 3.2 million ounces gold and 117,000 tonnes copper, confirming Telfer mine life extension potential Total Group Mineral Resources of

As the global economic landscape evolves, strategic mineral investments increasingly draw attention from retail investors. Companies involved in the exploration and production of gold, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements

A leading think tank has warned that the Treasury is on course to overshoot public borrowing forecasts by £63bn compared to estimates made before Labour came to power as Chancellor

Tesla experiencing record high trade-ins as things continue to go wrong for Elon Musk Is it time for the carmaker’s CEO to step down before the damage becomes irreversible? A

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,  Cora, Ferrexpo,

Gold holds below record highs as US economic slowdown fears persist MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – Capital raise to complete Kallak PFS Power Metal Resources*

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM:MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, announces updates on the first revenue from the Sagebrush project, schedule update on the Vecta project

Engineering Site Assessment Highlights Significant Tempiute Potential Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET, OTCQX:GMTLF), a strategic development and mineral exploration company focused in Nevada, USA, is pleased to announce that the Company’s geological

Wellnex Life (WNX), an innovative brand and distribution company focused on consumer health and wellness products, is pleased to announce the admission of its ordinary shares of no par value to

Completion of acquisition of Harena Resources Limited and enlarged share capital admitted to trading on the Official List and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange Citius Resources plc

Uranium Joint Venture: Reitenbach Exploration Update Geophysical Surveys and Fieldwork Reveal Promising Targets on the Expanded Reitenbach Property Power Metal Resources plc (AIM:POW, OTCQB:POWMF), the London-listed exploration company with a global

hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a fast-growing early-stage Contract Research Organisation (“CRO”) and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, announces that it will release its final results for the

The Bank of England held its key interest rate steady at 4.50% in an 8-1 vote, with one policymaker backing a cut—catching some investors off guard who had expected a

WTI (Apr) $67.16 +26c, Brent (May) $70.78 +22c, Diff -$3.62 -4c. USNG (Apr) $4.25 +20c, UKNG (Apr) 106.65p +2.41p, TTF (Apr) €43.59 +€1.355. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is another

The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to imposing “big tariffs” on April 2, as President Donald Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal levies in what marks a major escalation of

The CEO of Mercedes-Benz has hinted that the German automaker could attract customers from rival brands as Tesla faces a sharp downturn. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company saw a 76%

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, Capital Metals,

The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates steady at 4.5%, despite concerns that trade tensions could weigh on economic growth. Policymakers faced a difficult choice between a slowing

The UK’s financial regulator has fined the London Metal Exchange (LME) £9.2 million for failing to maintain adequate systems and controls to handle a major short squeeze in the nickel

Copper prices continue to rise as supply tightens on improving Chinese demand MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arafura Rare Earths (ARU AU) – Up to 300tpa NdPr

We caught up with this handful of small-cap miners at the recent Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. Each looks forward to an exciting year ahead, some with long-term

EDX Medical Group (AQSE:EDX), which develops innovative digital diagnostic products and services supporting personalised treatments for cancer, cardiovascular and infectious diseases, announces that the board of the Company has approved the

Asian shares edged higher following a Wall Street rally, as investor sentiment was buoyed by expectations that the Federal Reserve may still deliver two rate cuts this year. On Wednesday,

Proposed Acquisition of 100% of Tarba Energía and Viura Drilling Schedule Update Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investing company focused on European gas and power projects, is

Grant further strengthens Poolbeg’s global intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio 20 March 2025 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, ‘Poolbeg’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focussed on the development of innovative medicines to address

Donald Trump is gearing up to impose tariffs on goods worth “trillions” of dollars next month, escalating his global trade war. The former US president has already hiked tariffs on

Gold prices soared to a record high as investors flocked to safe-haven assets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Bullion climbed as much as 0.5% to surpass

Elon Musk’s Tesla has temporarily suspended sales of its all-electric Cybertruck following mounting scrutiny over build quality issues. Reports from owners and enthusiasts highlight significant concerns, including metal panels detaching

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, Borders, CAP-XX,

A recent study by Tickmill, a leading online trading broker, has revealed that 43% of UK investors are under the age of 30, highlighting a generational shift in investment behaviour.

Termination of Reverse Transaction, Corporate Update and Continuing Suspension Wishbone Gold PLC (AIM: WSBN, AQSE: WSBN) has made a strategic U-turn, with Richard Poulden reinstated as chairman. The junior gold

Copper extends gains as US premium continues to widen on tariff concerns MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Proposed disposal of Hammaslahti

Zak Mir interviews Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD), following last month’s announcement that it has successfully produced its first spodumene concentrate at the fully-funded Bougouni Lithium Project

Metals One (MET1), which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, announced that it has entered into a Binding Term Sheet in respect of the conditional acquisition of the

Assay results for two of 11 holes have been received and continue to confirm high grade gold intercepts within a lower porphyry grade gold halo Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP), an international

Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, is pleased to provide sampling results from the Kabwe Zinc Mine (“Kabwe Mine”) in central Zambia, in anticipation of

Hammaslahti Cu-Zn and Outokumpu Cu projects expand Nordic footprint with key metal in high demand Metals One (AIM: MET1), which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, announces that it has

Thames Water has disclosed that it has received six takeover approaches from potential buyers. The embattled utility, which has been teetering on the brink of collapse for months, said the

As the global economic landscape evolves, strategic mineral investments increasingly draw attention from retail investors. Companies involved in the exploration and production of gold, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements

Over 6,000 IT staff at Lloyds Banking Group are set to learn their fate today, following weeks of uncertainty after the high street lender-placed their jobs under review. Line managers

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, CAP-XX,

Gold pushes higher as US gold stockpiles fall and banks hike price targets MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – 2025 production guidance envisages a

TVL Enters Exclusive Negotiation Period for Long-Term Lithium Supply     Alkemy Capital Investments Plc (“Alkemy”) (LSE: ALK) (JV2:FRA), the 100% owner of Tees Valley Lithium (“TVL”), is pleased to announce that TVL

Greatland Gold (GGP) provided a 2024 Group Mineral Resource Estimate, which includes Greatland’s inaugural mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Telfer gold-copper mine (Telfer). GGP said “This inaugural Greatland Telfer Mineral

Gold has experienced a record-breaking year as investors seek safe-haven assets amid market uncertainty. This morning, the precious metal surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $3,000 per ounce. The

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA (“the Galactica Project”), provides an update following the Blue Star Helium

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing products which reduce hunger and food cravings, enhance the gut microbiome, and sweet fibres as healthy sugar substitutes, provides the

25% PRODUCTION INCREASE EXPECTED Ariana Resources plc, the AIM-listed mineral exploration and development company with gold project interests in Africa and Europe, is pleased to announce the production guidance for

Inaugural Greatland Telfer Mineral Resource delivers 3.2 million ounces gold and 117,000 tonnes copper, confirming Telfer mine life extension potential Total Group Mineral Resources of 10.2 million ounces gold and

Pri0r1ty Secures up to £100,000 Contract with Leukaemia Care to Develop AI-Powered Information Hub Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1) is pleased to announce that it has secured a significant contract with

WTI (Apr) $67.18 +63c, Brent (May) $70.58 +70c, Diff -$3.40 +7c. USNG (Apr) $4.10-1c, UKNG (Apr) 102.45p +2.18p, TTF (Apr) €41.51 -€0.99. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is actually quite

ImmuPharma PLC (AIM: IMM) CEO Tim McCarthy spoke with Zak Mir. In the world of biotechnology, companies often face unique challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating public markets and

The Court of Appeal has upheld Thames Water’s £3bn emergency bailout loan, rejecting legal challenges from environmental campaigners and a group of creditors. In a ruling published on Monday, appeal

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, Block

The FTSE 100 edged higher despite Donald Trump ramping up rhetoric on tariffs over the weekend. Britain’s blue-chip index gained 0.2% even as the former U.S. president reiterated that there

Gold prices poised to break through $3,000/oz again as focus remains on US growth slowdown MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below First Quantum (FM CN) – First Quantum

Britain’s City watchdog has decided to fine financier Crispin Odey £1.8m and ban him from the UK financial services industry “for a lack of integrity”. The Financial Conduct Authority says

Further Wide Drill Intersections of Silver Mineralisation Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) is pleased to announce additional assay results from drilling at the Mushima North Project (“Mushima North” or the

Predator Oil & Gas (PRD), the Jersey-based Oil and Gas Company with near-term hydrocarbon operations and production focussed on Morocco and Trinidad, announced an update on the preliminary MOU-5 drilling results

UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary UK Energy Storage (“UKEn”) has received a report from economic impact specialist Quod, forecasting the

“Exceptional” High-Grade Cu-Ag Results Confirm Potential of the Mostaza Deposit, Cerro Negro Assays demonstrate continuity of grade with mineralisation open laterally and at depth Great Southern Copper plc (LSE: GSCU),

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts include the FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Andrada,

On Friday, Tesla sent a strongly worded letter to the U.S. government warning that the president’s tariffs would invite retaliation and damage to the entire auto industry. The real question

AIM Low One can get an appreciation of how buzzing at market is at the moment given that we are five years on from the pandemic low just below 600

“Gold has finally done it. It pushed over $3,000 per ounce—a significant milestone in a rally that began in December 2015. Although it first surpassed $2,000 in August 2020, it

Investors shrugged off pessimism at the close of play on Friday. The FTSE 100 climbed by 1.1%, while the UK-centric FTSE 250 advanced by 1.6%. Gold reached a record high

Banks may be required to identify victims and issue compensation automatically, eliminating the need for claims. Millions of drivers are set to receive automatic compensation following the unveiling of a

Gold reached a record high on Friday, climbing to $3,004.94 (£2,324) per ounce. Gold surged past $3,000 per ounce for the first time in history as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets amid

Deliveroo PLC (LON: ROO) shares may have wobbled on results day, but Deutsche Bank believes the market has misjudged the situation. The bank reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating, projecting a 50%

Zak Mir talks to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, a Canadian-focused exploration company, about its gold tailings strategy and potential benefits to the group. In mining and resource exploration, the

Mark Fairbairn from StockBox spoke with Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining, about the company’s latest achievement—the first 250-ton copper shipment from the Kusi project in Tanzania. With plans to ramp

Gold reached a record high today, climbing to $3,004.94 (£2,324) per ounce. David Morrison, an analyst at Trade Nation, remarked, “Gold has finally done it. It pushed over $3,000 per

Downing Street has rejected Rachel Reeves’ suggestion that Donald Trump was responsible for Britain’s economic underperformance. A No 10 spokesperson dismissed claims that tariffs imposed by the US president contributed

Economists expect the Federal Reserve to delay any interest rate cuts until September amid concerns over a potential stagflation scenario in the US. According to a Bloomberg survey of economists,

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, Pound /

Gold breaks out to make new all-time high on Tariff concerns and Fed rate cut expectations Copper ($9,850/t) rises further on movement of physical copper into US warehouses  MiFID II

Gold Surpasses $3,000 for the First Time Amid Tariff Uncertainty. Gold surged past $3,000 per ounce for the first time in history as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets amid

Zak Mir interviews Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD), following last month’s announcement that it has successfully produced its first spodumene concentrate at the fully-funded Bougouni Lithium Project

North West Anglia Foundation NHS Trusts’ Peterborough City Hospital implements the Genedrive® CYP2C19-ID Kit for routine clinical use genedrive plc (AIM: GDR), the point of care pharmacogenetic testing company, is

Sealand Capital Galaxy (SCGL), an IT, Social Media & Technology company focused on consolidating compelling technology opportunities in the global marketplace, is pleased to announce that the Company’s strategic investee &

Xtract Resources (AIM: XTR) has successfully completed the first three diamond drill holes (SKIDD001, 002, and 003) at the Silverking Project in Zambia’s Mumbwa District, confirming near-continuous copper mineralisation over

Empyrean Energy plc, the oil and gas development company with interests in Australia, Indonesia and the United States, is pleased to announce that rigging up operations for drilling the Wilson

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA (“the Galactica Project”), provides an update following the Blue Star Helium

Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM: SKA), the African-focused mining and exploration company, is pleased to provide an update on its proposed acquisition of the Zambian mining and exploration company, Leopard Exploration and Mining Limited (“LEM”)

Asian markets showed resilience despite another dip on Wall Street, with Chinese stocks climbing after state-run banks and financial institutions were instructed to further stimulate consumer spending. Hong Kong’s Hang

In this exclusive interview, Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, he discusses the successful proof of concept results from the Phase 2 conceptual study at Teck Hughes. With a scalable

Is it time for the carmaker’s CEO to step down before the damage becomes irreversible? Tesla’s global sales have taken a sharp downturn. In California—historically a Democratic stronghold and the