{"id":111891,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 24th December 2023","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2023-12-24T12:18:48+00:00","modified":"2023-12-24T16:58:27+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-24th-december-2023/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-24th-december-2023.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-24th-december-2023.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market"],"tags":["88e","ALBA","ANGS","AVCT","BELL","BIDS","BLOE","BTC","CHLL","CRTM","CYAN","EEE","GDR","GGP","HBR","HE1","HUM","Inc.","KOD","LIFS","MARU","NCYT","PANR","POLB","RBD","RR","TYM","UJO"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/24-DEC-23-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"We would like to wish everyone a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and look forward to a rewarding new year for all our readers. We look forward to another exciting year in 2024\n\n \n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [hVivo, a drug-testing company saw its share price double from 10p to 22p over the year.](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-a-drug-testing-company-saw-its-share-price-double-from-10p-to-22p-over-the-year/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-a-drug-testing-company-saw-its-share-price-double-from-10p-to-22p-over-the-year/) This transformation began earlier this year. hVivo, a drug-testing company saw its share price double from 10p to 22p over the year. hVivo conducts “human challenge trials,” where healthy individuals [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hvivo-a-drug-testing-company-saw-its-share-price-double-from-10p-to-22p-over-the-year/) |\n| [BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Sunday 24th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-academy-and-zaks-traders-cafe-video-podcast-sunday-24th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-academy-and-zaks-traders-cafe-video-podcast-sunday-24th-december-2023/) Welcome to the latest episode of “Weekend Markets”, and this week it’s the week ending on 24th December 2023. In this weekly video podcast, the BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-academy-and-zaks-traders-cafe-video-podcast-sunday-24th-december-2023/) |\n| [Marula Mining Plc (AQSE: MARU) Update on Tanzania Copper Processing Plant](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-update-on-tanzania-copper-processing-plant/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-update-on-tanzania-copper-processing-plant/) Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update on the Kinusi Copper Mine (“Kinusi” or the “Project”), where the Company’s recently [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-aqse-maru-update-on-tanzania-copper-processing-plant/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Saturday 23rd December 2022](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-saturday-23rd-december-2022/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-saturday-23rd-december-2022/) Oil prices continued their most significant weekly increase in two months, driven higher by new attacks in the Red Sea that led numerous ships to choose longer, safer routes. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-saturday-23rd-december-2022/) |\n| [U.S. drillers reduce oil and gas rig count for the second consecutive week, Baker Hughes.](https://www.share-talk.com/u-s-drillers-reduce-oil-and-gas-rig-count-for-the-second-consecutive-week-baker-hughes/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/u-s-drillers-reduce-oil-and-gas-rig-count-for-the-second-consecutive-week-baker-hughes/) This week, U.S. energy companies reduced the count of operational oil and natural gas rigs for the second consecutive week, marking the first such reduction since mid-November, as reported by [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/u-s-drillers-reduce-oil-and-gas-rig-count-for-the-second-consecutive-week-baker-hughes/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 23rd December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-23rd-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-23rd-december-2023/) The FTSE AIM-All-Share Index joined in the holiday cheer, rising by 170 basis points to end the week just over the 751 mark. The junior market slightly outperformed the FTSE [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-23rd-december-2023/) |\n| [Property values in Germany plunge as the housing market bubble collapses.](https://www.share-talk.com/property-values-in-germany-plunge-as-the-housing-market-bubble-collapses/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/property-values-in-germany-plunge-as-the-housing-market-bubble-collapses/) In the third quarter, Germany witnessed a record decline of 10.2% in house prices, marking a significant downturn in Europe’s largest economy post-pandemic. This period marked the fourth successive quarter [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/property-values-in-germany-plunge-as-the-housing-market-bubble-collapses/) |\n| [US stock markets have dipped ahead of the opening bell](https://www.share-talk.com/us-stock-markets-have-dipped-ahead-of-the-opening-bell/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/us-stock-markets-have-dipped-ahead-of-the-opening-bell/) Ahead of the opening bell, US stock markets have experienced a decline as investors anticipate an important inflation report. The upcoming personal consumption expenditure data, which is the Federal Reserve’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/us-stock-markets-have-dipped-ahead-of-the-opening-bell/) |\n| [Marula Mining Plc – Offtake and Marketing Arrangements Update for Blesberg](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-offtake-and-marketing-arrangements-update-for-blesberg/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-offtake-and-marketing-arrangements-update-for-blesberg/) Offtake and Marketing Arrangements Update for Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Project Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update on the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/marula-mining-plc-offtake-and-marketing-arrangements-update-for-blesberg/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 22nd December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-22nd-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-22nd-december-2023/) 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, Argo, ADVFN, Alpha, Block, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-22nd-december-2023/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 22nd December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-22nd-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-22nd-december-2023/) Gold climbs to $2,055 ahead of key US inflation data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Reaping the benefits of expanded production from [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-22nd-december-2023/) |\n| [Oil extended its biggest weekly advance in two months](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-extended-its-biggest-weekly-advance-in-two-months/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-extended-its-biggest-weekly-advance-in-two-months/) Oil prices continued their most significant weekly increase in two months, driven higher by new attacks in the Red Sea that led numerous ships to choose longer, safer routes. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-extended-its-biggest-weekly-advance-in-two-months/) |\n| [Bitcoin wild ride continues with the bulls failing to capture the 45k resistance line](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-wild-ride-continues-with-the-bulls-failing-to-capture-the-45k-resistance-line/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-wild-ride-continues-with-the-bulls-failing-to-capture-the-45k-resistance-line/) Bitcoin’s (BTC) volatile December journey has somewhat stabilized. On Thursday, the leading cryptocurrency saw a modest increase of approximately 0.4%, but it later relinquished these gains. Compared to the more [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-wild-ride-continues-with-the-bulls-failing-to-capture-the-45k-resistance-line/) |\n| [Bidstack Group PLC (AIM: BIDS) Settlement & new commercial partnership – Azerion](https://www.share-talk.com/bidstack-group-plc-aim-bids-settlement-new-commercial-partnership-azerion/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/bidstack-group-plc-aim-bids-settlement-new-commercial-partnership-azerion/) Shares of Bidstack Group soared, nearly doubling in value, following the resolution of its legal dispute with Azerion. The two companies have not only settled their differences but also established [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bidstack-group-plc-aim-bids-settlement-new-commercial-partnership-azerion/) |\n| [2023 has hopefully seen off the bottom of the small cap market](https://www.share-talk.com/2023-has-hopefully-seen-off-the-bottom-of-the-small-cap-market/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/2023-has-hopefully-seen-off-the-bottom-of-the-small-cap-market/) I was going to spend my last article of the year considering why Shanta Gold has chosen to accept an offer far below what the company seems to be worth. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/2023-has-hopefully-seen-off-the-bottom-of-the-small-cap-market/) |\n| [Block Energy PLC (AIM:BLOE) Corporate Update and Project III Farm Out Process](https://www.share-talk.com/block-energy-plc-aimbloe-corporate-update-and-project-iii-farm-out-process/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/block-energy-plc-aimbloe-corporate-update-and-project-iii-farm-out-process/) Block Energy plc, the development and production company focused on Georgia, is pleased to provide the following corporate update. Background The Company’s four-part project strategy is evolving to accelerate the significant commercial [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/block-energy-plc-aimbloe-corporate-update-and-project-iii-farm-out-process/) |\n| [Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) Kodal Minerals Interim Results to 30 Sept 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-plc-aimkod-kodal-minerals-interim-results-to-30-sept-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-plc-aimkod-kodal-minerals-interim-results-to-30-sept-2023/) Kodal Minerals Plc, the mineral exploration and development company focused on lithium and gold assets in West Africa, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023. Highlights [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-plc-aimkod-kodal-minerals-interim-results-to-30-sept-2023/) |\n| [Alba Mineral Resources Plc (AIM:ALBA) Clogau Gold Mine Update](https://www.share-talk.com/alba-mineral-resources-plc-aimalba-clogau-gold-mine-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/alba-mineral-resources-plc-aimalba-clogau-gold-mine-update/) Revised Dewatering Permits Granted Alba Mineral Resources Plc (AIM: ALBA) is very pleased to announce that Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) has granted the Company’s applications for formal variations to its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/alba-mineral-resources-plc-aimalba-clogau-gold-mine-update/) |\n| [UK at risk of recession as growth revised down](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-at-risk-of-recession-as-growth-revised-down/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-at-risk-of-recession-as-growth-revised-down/) Official statistics indicate that the UK is on the brink of a recession, as revised figures show a downturn in economic performance. The Office for National Statistics reports a 0.1% [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-at-risk-of-recession-as-growth-revised-down/) |\n| [FTSE 100 is expected to drop in anticipation of UK GDP and US inflation data.](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-is-expected-to-drop-in-anticipation-of-uk-gdp-and-us-inflation-data/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-is-expected-to-drop-in-anticipation-of-uk-gdp-and-us-inflation-data/) The FTSE 100 is poised for a lower opening on Friday, despite a positive close on Wall Street, as the market anticipates crucial data on US inflation and UK GDP [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-is-expected-to-drop-in-anticipation-of-uk-gdp-and-us-inflation-data/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Scirocco Energy, Europa Oil & Gas, Reabold Resources, Echo Energy, Longboat Energy & Jadestone Energy](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-scirocco-energy-europa-oil-gas-reabold-resources-echo-energy-longboat-energy-jadestone-energy/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-scirocco-energy-europa-oil-gas-reabold-resources-echo-energy-longboat-energy-jadestone-energy/) WTI (Feb) $74.22 +28c, Brent (Feb) $79.70 +43c, Diff -$5.48 +19c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Jan) $2,45 -4c, UKNG (Jan) 84.68p -0.23p, TTF (Jan) €35.145 +€1.32. Oil price Oil has drifted [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-scirocco-energy-europa-oil-gas-reabold-resources-echo-energy-longboat-energy-jadestone-energy/) |\n| [Harbour Energy secures a deal worth US$11.2 billion for acquiring Wintershall Dea’s assets.](https://www.share-talk.com/harbour-energy-secures-a-deal-worth-us11-2-billion-for-acquiring-wintershall-deas-assets/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/harbour-energy-secures-a-deal-worth-us11-2-billion-for-acquiring-wintershall-deas-assets/) The North Sea’s leading oil producer has finalized an $11.2 billion (£8.8 billion) deal to acquire a German competitor, marking a significant expansion from its North Sea origins to becoming [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/harbour-energy-secures-a-deal-worth-us11-2-billion-for-acquiring-wintershall-deas-assets/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 21st December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-21st-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-21st-december-2023/) Metals rise on China state bank rate cuts MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Resource drilling at Tavsan project, western Turkey Atalaya Mining (ATYM [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-thursday-21st-december-2023/) |\n| [Tertiary Minerals* (TYM LN) 0.14p, Mkt cap £3m – Drilling Funded at Konkola West Copper Project](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-tym-ln-0-14p-mkt-cap-3m-drilling-funded-at-konkola-west-copper-project/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-tym-ln-0-14p-mkt-cap-3m-drilling-funded-at-konkola-west-copper-project/) Tertiary Minerals is an AIM-listed copper exploration company with a large portfolio of prospective copper licences in Zambia and Nevada. Early-stage exploration work in Zambia has yielded encouraging. This week [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-tym-ln-0-14p-mkt-cap-3m-drilling-funded-at-konkola-west-copper-project/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 21st December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-21st-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-21st-december-2023/) 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, Corcel, Cavendish, Helium [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-21st-december-2023/) |\n| [FTSE 100 declines following a sell-off on Wall Street.](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-declines-following-a-sell-off-on-wall-street/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-declines-following-a-sell-off-on-wall-street/) UK stocks experienced a downturn in early trading, halting the recent global market rally, influenced by significant declines in Wall Street indices overnight. The premier FTSE 100 index dropped by [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-declines-following-a-sell-off-on-wall-street/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HUM, HE1, GGP, LIFS, INC, GST & CNC](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hum-he1-ggp-lifs-inc-gst-cnc/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hum-he1-ggp-lifs-inc-gst-cnc/) Hummingbird (HUM) provided an operational and exploration update, including recent drilling results. Author @ZaksTradersCafe In its placement update the Company confirmed an additional conditional subscription of c.US$2.0 million, including US$1.0 million [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hum-he1-ggp-lifs-inc-gst-cnc/) |\n| [88 Energy Limited (ASX:88E, AIM:88E, OTC:EEENF) Project Peregrine Update](https://www.share-talk.com/88-energy-limited-asx88e-aim88e-otceeenf-project-peregrine-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/88-energy-limited-asx88e-aim88e-otceeenf-project-peregrine-update/) PROJECT PEREGRINE UPDATE Highlights ·   The Bureau of Land Management Alaska (BLM) has approved a 12-month suspension of the Project Peregrine leases from 1 December 2023 ·   88 Energy has been in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/88-energy-limited-asx88e-aim88e-otceeenf-project-peregrine-update/) |\n| [Novacyt S.A. (AIM:NCYT) Update on Taiwan laboratory disposal](https://www.share-talk.com/novacyt-s-a-aimncyt-update-on-taiwan-laboratory-disposal/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/novacyt-s-a-aimncyt-update-on-taiwan-laboratory-disposal/) Paris, France, Eastleigh and Manchester, UK – 21 December 2023 – Novacyt (EURONEXT GROWTH: ALNOV; AIM: NCYT), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces an update to the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/novacyt-s-a-aimncyt-update-on-taiwan-laboratory-disposal/) |\n| [Twitter down for thousands of users This Morning](https://www.share-talk.com/twitter-down-for-thousands-of-users-this-morning/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/twitter-down-for-thousands-of-users-this-morning/) According to Downdetector, a website that monitors service interruptions, thousands of users are encountering problems with the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. The website, known for tracking [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/twitter-down-for-thousands-of-users-this-morning/) |\n| [Greatland Gold PLC (AIM:GGP) Havieron Mineral Resource Estimate Update](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-plc-aimggp-havieron-mineral-resource-estimate-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-plc-aimggp-havieron-mineral-resource-estimate-update/) Havieron Mineral Resource Estimate Update Exceptional Mineral Resource growth continues at Havieron Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) provided an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Havieron, its flagship gold-copper project located [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-gold-plc-aimggp-havieron-mineral-resource-estimate-update/) |\n| [Helium One Global (AIM:HE1) Proposed Placing of a minimum of £5.8 million at a price of 0.25 pence per share](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-aimhe1-proposed-placing-of-a-minimum-of-5-8-million-at-a-price-of-0-25-pence-per-share/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-aimhe1-proposed-placing-of-a-minimum-of-5-8-million-at-a-price-of-0-25-pence-per-share/) Proposed Placing and Subscription of a minimum of £5.8 million (approximately US$7.4 million) to Fund a Second Exploration Well in the Rukwa Basin Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-global-aimhe1-proposed-placing-of-a-minimum-of-5-8-million-at-a-price-of-0-25-pence-per-share/) |\n| [Bitcoin’s performance remains strong as the year comes to a close](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoins-performance-remains-strong-as-the-year-comes-to-a-close/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoins-performance-remains-strong-as-the-year-comes-to-a-close/) Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from Tuesday’s downturn with a 1.5% increase in the spot markets on Wednesday morning, pushing the BTC/USDT pair above $42,900. Market optimism is growing for a surge [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoins-performance-remains-strong-as-the-year-comes-to-a-close/) |\n| [Small cap mining: why the land banking in 2023?](https://www.share-talk.com/small-cap-mining-why-the-land-banking-in-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/small-cap-mining-why-the-land-banking-in-2023/) Small-cap companies are spending their money on pre-drilling exploration to conserve cash. But they’re still buying up land. Why? by Charles Archer Picture the scene. It’s 1 January 2023 and your [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/small-cap-mining-why-the-land-banking-in-2023/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 20th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-20th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-20th-december-2023/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin,  Crude, Gold, Afentera, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-20th-december-2023/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 20th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-20th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-20th-december-2023/) Gold and copper push higher, dollar weakens as more Fed officials point to rate cuts MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals (ADT1 LN) – Updated Rupice [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-wednesday-20th-december-2023/) |\n| [88 Energy Limited (ASX:88E, AIM:88E, OTC:EEENF) Year-End Shareholder Update](https://www.share-talk.com/88-energy-limited-asx88e-aim88e-otceeenf-year-end-shareholder-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/88-energy-limited-asx88e-aim88e-otceeenf-year-end-shareholder-update/) 88 Energy Limited (ASX:88E, AIM:88E, OTC:EEENF) provided shareholders with a summary of its portfolio of projects. 88 Energy is nearing the conclusion of another busy year, having set the foundation [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/88-energy-limited-asx88e-aim88e-otceeenf-year-end-shareholder-update/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CRTM, CHLL, BELL, POLB, RUA & FTC](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-crtm-chll-bell-polb-rua-ftc/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-crtm-chll-bell-polb-rua-ftc/) Yesterday Critical Metals (CRTM), operator of Molulu copper/cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, provided an update on the delivery of ore to the buyer OM Metals SARL. Author @ZaksTradersCafe CRTM [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-crtm-chll-bell-polb-rua-ftc/) |\n| [Genedrive PLC (AIM:GDR) Initial overseas orders of MT-RNR1 ID kit](https://www.share-talk.com/genedrive-plc-aimgdr-initial-overseas-orders-of-mt-rnr1-id-kit/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/genedrive-plc-aimgdr-initial-overseas-orders-of-mt-rnr1-id-kit/) Initial overseas orders of the Genedrive® MT-RNR1 ID Kit genedrive plc (AIM: GDR), the point of care Pharmacogenetic testing company, announces that initial orders of the Genedrive® MT-RNR1 products have been received from France, Austria, Greece, Saudi [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/genedrive-plc-aimgdr-initial-overseas-orders-of-mt-rnr1-id-kit/) |\n| [Angus Energy PLC (AIM:ANGS) £20 million Global Refinance](https://www.share-talk.com/angus-energy-plc-aimangs-20-million-global-refinance/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/angus-energy-plc-aimangs-20-million-global-refinance/) Non-binding Heads of Terms agreed for £20 million Global Refinance Appointment of Subsurface and Wells Lead ·    £20m debt facility agreed with Trafigura PTE Ltd (“Trafigura”) to refinance all existing debt and fund additional capex [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/angus-energy-plc-aimangs-20-million-global-refinance/) |\n| [Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB) RSV AI Drug Candidate Analysis Update](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-plc-aimpolb-rsv-ai-drug-candidate-analysis-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-plc-aimpolb-rsv-ai-drug-candidate-analysis-update/) Positive Outputs from Lab-Based Analysis of RSV Drug Candidates Identified Using AI RSV drug candidates with the highest probability of success prioritised 20 December 2023 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/poolbeg-pharma-plc-aimpolb-rsv-ai-drug-candidate-analysis-update/) |\n| [The pound will likely hit $1.35 next year, according to Goldman Sachs](https://www.share-talk.com/the-pound-will-likely-hit-1-35-next-year-according-to-goldman-sachs/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/the-pound-will-likely-hit-1-35-next-year-according-to-goldman-sachs/) Economists predict that the British pound will reach $1.35 next year, providing a favourable exchange rate for those converting currencies for holidays. The expectation of Sterling’s appreciation is based on [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-pound-will-likely-hit-1-35-next-year-according-to-goldman-sachs/) |\n| [Bank of America Raises Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) Price Target from 400p to 420p.](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-america-raises-rolls-royce-lse-rr-price-target-from-400p-to-420p/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-america-raises-rolls-royce-lse-rr-price-target-from-400p-to-420p/) Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE: RR.) has seen a slight increase in its stock value following additional positive feedback from analysts, with Bank of America raising its price target from 400p [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-america-raises-rolls-royce-lse-rr-price-target-from-400p-to-420p/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 19th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-19th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-19th-december-2023/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Crude Oil, Argo [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-19th-december-2023/) |\n| [Malcy’s Flash Blog – Genel Energy, Touchstone Exploration, Union Jack Oil, Europa Oil & Gas & Petro Matad](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-flash-blog-genel-energy-touchstone-exploration-union-jack-oil-europa-oil-gas-petro-matad/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-flash-blog-genel-energy-touchstone-exploration-union-jack-oil-europa-oil-gas-petro-matad/) Another flash blog today as I’m in SA until this evening. Usual rules apply, brief comments where appropriate. Author @mgrahamwood Genel Energy Genel notes that DNO ASA, as operator of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-flash-blog-genel-energy-touchstone-exploration-union-jack-oil-europa-oil-gas-petro-matad/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 19th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-19th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-19th-december-2023/)  Fed casts caution on interest rate cuts as focus shifts to key inflation data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Azure Minerals (AZS AU) – Gina Rinehart and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-tuesday-19th-december-2023/) |\n| [Pantheon Resources (AIM:PANR) Celebrates Achievements of the Past Year](https://www.share-talk.com/pantheon-resources-aimpanr-celebrates-achievements-of-the-past-year/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/pantheon-resources-aimpanr-celebrates-achievements-of-the-past-year/) Pantheon Resources PLC (AIM:PANR, OTCQX:PTHRF) is steadfastly committed to making final investment decisions (FID) on its Alaskan oil field projects within the next five years. CEO Jay Cheatham outlined the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pantheon-resources-aimpanr-celebrates-achievements-of-the-past-year/) |\n| [Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE) Drill Results: Additional High-Grade Titanium](https://www.share-talk.com/empire-metals-ltd-aimeee-drill-results-additional-high-grade-titanium/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/empire-metals-ltd-aimeee-drill-results-additional-high-grade-titanium/) Interim Drill Results Identify Additional Shallow High-Grade Bedded Titanium Mineralisation Mineralogical Assessment now Underway Empire Metals Limited (LON: EEE), the AIM-quoted resource exploration and development company, is pleased to announce the analytical [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/empire-metals-ltd-aimeee-drill-results-additional-high-grade-titanium/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: EEE, UJO, OTAQ, CYAN, TYM, FTC, PANR, TXP & AVCT](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-eee-ujo-otaq-cyan-tym-ftc-panr-txp-avct/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-eee-ujo-otaq-cyan-tym-ftc-panr-txp-avct/) Empire Metals (EEE), the AIM-quoted resource exploration and development company, announced the analytical lab results from an initial five of 40 Reverse Circulation drillholes at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-eee-ujo-otaq-cyan-tym-ftc-panr-txp-avct/) |\n| [Tertiary Minerals (AIM:TYM) Earn-In Agreement – Konkola West Project, Zambia](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-aimtym-earn-in-agreement-konkola-west-project-zambia/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-aimtym-earn-in-agreement-konkola-west-project-zambia/) Further to its announcement of 25 September 2023, Tertiary Minerals plc is pleased to announce that it’s 96% owned subsidiary, Tertiary Minerals (Zambia) Limited (“TMZ”) has now signed a definitive [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-aimtym-earn-in-agreement-konkola-west-project-zambia/) |\n| [Avacta Group PLC (AIM:AVCT) Appointment of Chief Business Officer](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-group-plc-aimavct-appointment-of-chief-business-officer/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-group-plc-aimavct-appointment-of-chief-business-officer/) Appointment signals commercial emphasis for Avacta to leverage clinical progress Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a life sciences company developing innovative, targeted oncology drugs and powerful diagnostics, is pleased to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-group-plc-aimavct-appointment-of-chief-business-officer/) |\n| [Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO) Wressle Update – PEDL180/182](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-plc-aimujo-wressle-update-pedl180-182-2/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-plc-aimujo-wressle-update-pedl180-182-2/) Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company, is pleased to provide an update in respect of the UK onshore Wressle-1 well. Environment Agency (“EA”) approval [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-plc-aimujo-wressle-update-pedl180-182-2/) |\n| [Amaroq Minerals Ltd (LON:AMRQ) Nanoq Geophysical Results & Exploration Update](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-minerals-ltd-lonamrq-nanoq-geophysical-results-exploration-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-minerals-ltd-lonamrq-nanoq-geophysical-results-exploration-update/) Nanoq Geophysical Interpretation Results  & Exploration Portfolio Update ***Geological interpretation and advanced data science have expanded the potential size and scale of Nanoq target and indicated a 25km corridor linking [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-minerals-ltd-lonamrq-nanoq-geophysical-results-exploration-update/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Chariot, Kistos, DEC, Wentworth, Serica, Deltic, UOG, Trinity & Tower.](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-chariot-kistos-dec-wentworth-serica-deltic-uog-trinity-tower/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-chariot-kistos-dec-wentworth-serica-deltic-uog-trinity-tower/) A flash blog this morning from Cape Town, as usual, if anything needs further attention I will add… Author @mgrahamwood Chariot Chariot has announced that it has increased its stake [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-chariot-kistos-dec-wentworth-serica-deltic-uog-trinity-tower/) |\n| [BP halts shipments through the Red Sea following attacks](https://www.share-talk.com/bp-halts-shipments-through-the-red-sea-following-attacks/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/bp-halts-shipments-through-the-red-sea-following-attacks/) Oil and gas conglomerate BP PLC (LSE: BP.) announced a temporary halt to all its shipments traversing the Red Sea due to increased assaults on merchant vessels by Houthi rebels. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bp-halts-shipments-through-the-red-sea-following-attacks/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 18th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-18th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-18th-december-2023/) 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, Ananda, Chill, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-18th-december-2023/) |\n| [ECR Minerals plc (AIM:ECR) Mike Whitlow, Chief Operating Officer talking to Zak Mir](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-mike-whitlow-chief-operating-officer-talking-to-zak-mir/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-mike-whitlow-chief-operating-officer-talking-to-zak-mir/) Zak Mir talking to Chief Operating Officer, Mike Whitlow with today’s confirmation from the company that its subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia Pty Limited, has agreed to effect the sale of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-mike-whitlow-chief-operating-officer-talking-to-zak-mir/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 18th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-18th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-18th-december-2023/) Expect metals to run as Fed indicates lower rates on lower inflation MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Antofagasta (ANTO LN) – Acquisition of a 19% interest in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-monday-18th-december-2023/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PAT, FCM, ALK, ECR, VLRM, SYN, ZED, ACRM, GDLF, ECOB & MET1](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-pat-fcm-alk-ecr-vlrm-syn-zed-acrm-gdlf-ecob-met1/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-pat-fcm-alk-ecr-vlrm-syn-zed-acrm-gdlf-ecob-met1/) Panthera Resources (PAT), the gold exploration and development company with assets in India and West Africa, announced that it has conditionally raised an additional £150,000 by way of a subscription. Author [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-pat-fcm-alk-ecr-vlrm-syn-zed-acrm-gdlf-ecob-met1/) |\n| [The week of 18th-22nd December 2023- After the week that was!](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-18th-22nd-december-2023-after-the-week-that-was/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-18th-22nd-december-2023-after-the-week-that-was/) It’s rare to have four of the main central banks release interest rates in the same week, but last week we did, with the US, UK, Eurozone and Swiss, all [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-week-of-18th-22nd-december-2023-after-the-week-that-was/) |\n| [Synergia Energy Ltd (AIM:SYN) Cambay Farm Out and C-77H Update](https://www.share-talk.com/synergia-energy-ltd-aimsyn-cambay-farm-out-and-c-77h-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/synergia-energy-ltd-aimsyn-cambay-farm-out-and-c-77h-update/) Synergia Energy Limited announced the following update regarding the Cambay Farm Out and the status of the Cambay C-77H well. Re: Cambay Farm Out Synergia and a respected Indian operating [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/synergia-energy-ltd-aimsyn-cambay-farm-out-and-c-77h-update/) |\n| [N4 Pharma PLC (AIM:N4P) Oral Delivery Update](https://www.share-talk.com/n4-pharma-plc-aimn4p-oral-delivery-update/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/n4-pharma-plc-aimn4p-oral-delivery-update/) N4 Pharma Plc (AIM: N4P), the specialist pharmaceutical company developing Nuvec®, a novel delivery system for cancer treatments and vaccines, is pleased to provide a positive update on its ongoing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/n4-pharma-plc-aimn4p-oral-delivery-update/) |\n| [Baron Oil PLC (AIM:BOIL) MOU signed for Chuditch Farm-Up with Timor Gap](https://www.share-talk.com/baron-oil-plc-aimboil-mou-signed-for-chuditch-farm-up-with-timor-gap/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/baron-oil-plc-aimboil-mou-signed-for-chuditch-farm-up-with-timor-gap/) Memorandum of Understanding signed for Chuditch Farm-Up with Timor Gap Baron Oil Plc (AIM: BOIL) is pleased to announce a proposed assignment (the “Farm-Up”) of a 15% working interest in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/baron-oil-plc-aimboil-mou-signed-for-chuditch-farm-up-with-timor-gap/) |\n| [ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Sale of Non-Core Assets](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-sale-of-non-core-assets/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-sale-of-non-core-assets/) ECR Minerals plc (LON:ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to confirm that its subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia Pty Limited (“Mercator”), has agreed to effect the sale [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-sale-of-non-core-assets/) |\n| [First Class Metals (LON:FCM) Spodumene in all nine Zigzag drill intersections](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-lonfcm-spodumene-in-all-nine-zigzag-drill-intersections/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-lonfcm-spodumene-in-all-nine-zigzag-drill-intersections/) First Class Metals PLC the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo, Sunbeam and Zigzag land holdings is pleased to announce that spodumene-bearing pegmatites have been [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-lonfcm-spodumene-in-all-nine-zigzag-drill-intersections/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 17th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-17th-december-2023/) [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-17th-december-2023/) 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 / [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-17th-december-2023/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 17th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-17th-december-2023/) [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-17th-december-2023/) UK Underperformance A few weeks ago I suggested my Buy Bonfire Night, Sell Valentine’s Day rule for the stock market. Alas, it has so far worked very well for the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-17th-december-2023/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 17th December 2022](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-sunday-17th-december-2022/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-sunday-17th-december-2022/) Upland Resources Limited (LSE: UPL) following a successful week spent in Sarawak, progressing and finalising the PSC framework, and further to the announcement made on 4th December 2023, the company has now [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-energy-sector-news-round-up-sunday-17th-december-2022/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 17th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-17th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-17th-december-2023/) The FTSE AIM All-Share Index exhibited a bullish trend, climbing approximately 2.3% to conclude the week just over the 740 mark. At the close on Friday, The FTSE 100 experienced a decline of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-17th-december-2023/) |\n| [BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Sunday 17th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-academy-and-zaks-traders-cafe-video-podcast-sunday-17th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-academy-and-zaks-traders-cafe-video-podcast-sunday-17th-december-2023/) Welcome to the latest episode of “Weekend Markets”, and this week it’s the week ending of 17th December 2023. In this weekly video podcast, the BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/biztech-academy-and-zaks-traders-cafe-video-podcast-sunday-17th-december-2023/) |\n| [Ben Turney, CEO of Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) Talking about the £6 million investment from Purebond](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-about-the-6-million-investment-from-purebond/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-about-the-6-million-investment-from-purebond/) We caught up with Ben, and our first question was what investors should focus on going into 2024. Kavango Resources, a company specializing in metal exploration in Southern Africa, recently [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ben-turney-ceo-of-kavango-resources-lonkav-talking-about-the-6-million-investment-from-purebond/) |\n| [Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 18th – 22nd December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-18th-22nd-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-18th-22nd-december-2023/) As the holiday season approaches, the financial sector is slowing down, but there’s still a trickle of corporate news and economic data for those working through the week. Expect updates [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-expected-market-updates-for-the-week-ahead-18th-22nd-december-2023/) |\n| [Homeowners Face £120 ‘Boiler Levy’ to Fund Heat Pump Initiative](https://www.share-talk.com/homeowners-face-120-boiler-levy-to-fund-heat-pump-initiative/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/homeowners-face-120-boiler-levy-to-fund-heat-pump-initiative/) Homeowners are set to face a “boiler tax” as manufacturers adjust to cover the costs associated with the rollout of heat pumps. Worcester Bosch has declared a £120 increase in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/homeowners-face-120-boiler-levy-to-fund-heat-pump-initiative/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 16th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-december-2023/) The FTSE AIM All-Share Index exhibited a bullish trend, climbing approximately 2.3% to conclude the week just over the 740 mark. At the close on Friday, The FTSE 100 experienced [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-december-2023/) |\n| [Russian energy conglomerate Gazprom earns a profit of £39 million in the North Sea.](https://www.share-talk.com/russian-energy-conglomerate-gazprom-earns-a-profit-of-39-million-in-the-north-sea/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/russian-energy-conglomerate-gazprom-earns-a-profit-of-39-million-in-the-north-sea/) Gazprom, the Russian state-owned energy behemoth, reported a €45 million (£39 million) profit from its operations in the North Sea’s Sillimanite gas field, leading to increased demands for more stringent [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/russian-energy-conglomerate-gazprom-earns-a-profit-of-39-million-in-the-north-sea/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Zephyr Energy, Wentworth Resources & Challenger Energy Group](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-zephyr-energy-wentworth-resources-challenger-energy-group/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-zephyr-energy-wentworth-resources-challenger-energy-group/) WTI (Jan) $71.58 +$2.11, Brent (Feb) $76.61 +$2.35, Diff -$5.03 +24c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Jan) $2.39 +5c, UKNG (Jan) 85.25p -4.48p, TTF (Jan) €34.125 -€1.205. Oil price Anything could happen [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-zephyr-energy-wentworth-resources-challenger-energy-group/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 15th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-15th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-15th-december-2023/) 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/Dollar, Chamberlin, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-15th-december-2023/) |\n| [SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 15th December 2023](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-15th-december-2023/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-15th-december-2023/) China industrial output growth of 6.6% leading copper prices higher MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arkle Resources* (ARK LN) – Lithium brine licences secured in Botswana Bushveld [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-morning-view-todays-market-view-friday-15th-december-2023/) |\n| [Ofgem proposes increasing domestic energy charges to safeguard supplier interests](https://www.share-talk.com/ofgem-proposes-increasing-domestic-energy-charges-to-safeguard-supplier-interests/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/ofgem-proposes-increasing-domestic-energy-charges-to-safeguard-supplier-interests/) Ofgem plans to raise household energy bills to support suppliers in the wake of consumer debts reaching an unprecedented £3bn. The energy watchdog is considering a temporary increase of £16 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ofgem-proposes-increasing-domestic-energy-charges-to-safeguard-supplier-interests/) |\n| [China has turned its control over vital minerals into a strategic advantage.](https://www.share-talk.com/china-has-turned-its-control-over-vital-minerals-into-a-strategic-advantage/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/china-has-turned-its-control-over-vital-minerals-into-a-strategic-advantage/) MPs have raised concerns that China is using its control over essential minerals crucial for green energy as a form of political leverage by limiting access. The UK’s ambition to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/china-has-turned-its-control-over-vital-minerals-into-a-strategic-advantage/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: JPL, ALL, XLM, ZPHR, UPL, ARK & CREO](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jpl-all-xlm-zphr-upl-ark-creo/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jpl-all-xlm-zphr-upl-ark-creo/) Jubilee Metals (JLP) announced its intention to conduct a conditional placing to raise gross proceeds of approximately £10 million for 5.5 pence per share. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The funds will be [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-jpl-all-xlm-zphr-upl-ark-creo/) |\n| [Unicorn Minerals Resources ( LSE:UMR ) Gains Momentum with New Executive Appointment and Financial Infusion](https://www.share-talk.com/unicorn-minerals-resources-lseumr-gains-momentum-with-new-executive-appointment-and-financial-infusion/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/unicorn-minerals-resources-lseumr-gains-momentum-with-new-executive-appointment-and-financial-infusion/) Shares of Unicorn Mineral Resources PLC (LSE: UMR) surged by over 100% yesterday following the news of Jason Brewer’s appointment as a new executive director and a capital boost of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/unicorn-minerals-resources-lseumr-gains-momentum-with-new-executive-appointment-and-financial-infusion/) |\n| [Upland Resources Ltd (LON:UPL) Sarawak Drilling Rig Letter of Intent](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-ltd-lonupl-sarawak-drilling-rig-letter-of-intent/) [ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT SHARE TALK – CLICK HERE TO READ MORE](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-ltd-lonupl-sarawak-drilling-rig-letter-of-intent/) Upland Resources Limited (LSE: UPL) is pleased to announce that, following a successful week spent in Sarawak, progressing and finalising the PSC framework, and further to the announcement made on 4th December [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-ltd-lonupl-sarawak-drilling-rig-letter-of-intent/) |"}