Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 24th May 2026

 From Seraphim To SpaceX  Author @ZaksTradersCafe This week there has been plenty of noise regarding the forthcoming SpaceX IPO, its $1.75tln valuation and reports that Elon Musk as founder and

A year ago, Upland Resources (UPL: LON) still looked to many investors like a familiar kind of small oil and gas company: an ambitious Southeast Asian exploration story built around

In 2025, Greenland moved decisively to the centre of the conversation about Western critical mineral supply, Arctic security, and the future of the North Atlantic alliance. Amaroq sits at the

There’s a pattern that repeats itself in crypto development projects with enough consistency to be worth naming directly. A team evaluates exchange infrastructure under time pressure, picks something that looks

Zak Mir takes a charting look at the latest requests, including Delta Gold Technologies plc (DGQ), Mkango Resources (MKA), Panther Metals PLC (PALM), Physiomics (PYC) and Upland Resources Ltd (UPL).

The FTSE 100 ended the session up 22 points at 10,466, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 climbed 0.96% to 23,167.47.  The FTSE 100 gained nearly 3% over the

Sky has issued cease-and-desist letters to around 200 users of illegal streaming devices in Ireland, warning recipients they could face court action unless they immediately stop accessing pirated television services.

National Car Parks has left behind almost 100,000 unpaid parking fines following its collapse into administration earlier this year, highlighting the operational and financial challenges facing Britain’s largest private car

Fulcrum Metals PLC (AIM: FMET) said shareholders approved all resolutions at its General Meeting, providing the company with authority to issue new ordinary shares linked to multiple financing arrangements and

Drivers avoided filling up at petrol stations last month as soaring fuel prices triggered by the Iran conflict prompted motorists to delay purchases, according to the AA. Official figures showed

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

Copper resumes move higher as Codelco overstates production data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Employee benefit scheme designed to retain and

Yesterday Rockfire Resources plc (ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, focused on its 100%-owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece, held a well presented and received investor lunch

The trend of digitisation in the global currency market continues to grow as retail traders seek new ways to manage their capital effectively and efficiently, despite working across different time

Asian markets advanced on Friday despite continued uncertainty surrounding efforts to end the Iran conflict, while investors balanced easing inflation pressures against ongoing energy market disruption. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged

Creo Medical Group PLC (AIM: CREO) shares surged 27% to 14.44p after the minimally invasive surgical endoscopy specialist unveiled plans to sell its remaining stake in Creo Medical Europe alongside

London stocks opened firmly higher on Friday despite UK retail sales suffering their sharpest decline in almost a year, as investors looked past weak consumer data and focused on improving

Multiple Paleochannel and Leucogranite-Hosted Uranium Targets Defined and Drilling Programme Accelerated at Namibian Licences Arkle Resources PLC (LON: ARK), the energy metals explorer focused on uranium, is pleased to announce

Zenith Energy Ltd. has agreed the sale of its fully owned ZEN-260 onshore drilling rig for approximately US$4.3 million, significantly above previously disclosed indicative offers. The buyer is a Philippines-based

Sound Energy PLC (AIM: SOU) reported a sharply reduced annual loss in its audited 2025 results as the company moved closer to first LNG production from its Moroccan micro-LNG development.

London stocks are set to open higher on Friday, putting the FTSE 100 on course to round off the week with solid gains as investors welcomed tentative signs of progress

When we looked at Panther Metals (LON: PALM) and Fulcrum Metals (AIM: FMET), last September, the central idea was simple. Historic mine tailings, long treated as a legacy problem, were

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a package of support measures worth more than £1 billion to boost consumer spending and ease pressure on households amid economic uncertainty and elevated energy

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

Gold recovers from recent lows as traders eye signs of progress with peace talks MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Botswana Minerals (BMIN LN) – Identification of Botswana copper

Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) has announced a further divestment of undeveloped non-core acreage in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin through two separate transactions worth a combined US$2.275 million before adjustments. The

Despite tight monetary policy, Turkey’s stock market continues to grow. The total market capitalization of companies listed on Borsa Istanbul stood at 15.51 trillion Turkish lira ($361 billion) at the end of

BT Group delivered a mixed set of annual results on Thursday, with falling revenues offset by stronger profits, improved customer trends and an expanded long-term cost-saving programme. The FTSE 100

Reuters: BT Group (BT.A)  revenue slightly misses on international and handset declines. UK telecom provider’s fiscal year revenue declined 3%, slightly missing analyst expectations. Adjusted EBITDA was flat year-on-year and slightly

Geophysics AMT Survey Commences at La Colorada Lithocap, Especularita Survey to target large-scale buried porphyry copper deposits Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), the company focused on copper-gold-silver exploration in

Mkango Resources Limited (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has taken another step towards the planned public listing of its recycling subsidiary, following Mkango Rare Earths Limited’s filing of a Form F-4 registration statement

Neo Energy Metals plc said non-executive director Sajjad Sabur increased his shareholding in the company through a series of open-market purchases earlier this month. Sabur acquired a total of 1,762,372

London’s FTSE 100 is poised for a softer open on Thursday as investors continue to monitor fragile Middle East diplomacy and digest mixed reactions to blockbuster earnings from NVIDIA. Futures

High Grade Results from Maiden Diamond Drill Hole at Kabwe (‘KBDD01’) Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, is pleased to announce that, further to

Global stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump said Washington and Iran were in the “final stages” of negotiations to end the Middle East conflict. London’s FTSE 100 climbed

WTI (July)* $104.15 +$1.93, Brent (July) $111.28, Diff -$7.13 -$3.69.* USNG (June) $3.11 +9c, UKNG (June) 126.78p +6.62p, TTF (June) €51.3 +€1.075. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of June contract. Oil

The UK Government has unveiled legislation to accelerate regulatory alignment with the European Union, signalling a significant shift in Britain’s post-Brexit policy direction. Prime Minister Keir Starmer used the King’s

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

Gold prices slide further as Treasury yields jump again on Iran impasse MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Asante Gold (ASE CN) –Turnaround underway as new management focused

Cloudbreak Discovery PLC (LON: CDL) shares jumped 12% after the company secured co-funding of up to A$269,270 from the Western Australian Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme for work at its Paterson

(Alliance News) – The UK government “must focus on how it will reduce the public policy costs which are pushing up food prices”, the British Retail Consortium has said after reports

Asian markets fell on Wednesday as inflation concerns continued to hammer global bond markets and fuel expectations of further US interest rate rises. The sell-off in sovereign debt intensified overnight,

Premier African Minerals Limited has settled approximately £217,000 of liabilities through the issue of new shares as the company continues prioritising working capital preservation and development of its Zulu Lithium

Mkango Resources Limited (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has agreed to acquire Heraeus Remloy in a deal valued at €8 million, significantly expanding its rare earth magnet recycling and processing capabilities in Europe.

Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide-free technologies to recover precious and critical metals from mine waste and support site remediation, announces that it has

London markets are set for a weaker open on Wednesday as investors continue to grapple with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while attention in the UK turns to the

A decade after the Brexit referendum, the possibility of Britain rejoining the European Union is once again entering mainstream political debate, though former senior officials warn the financial cost of

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

Gold edges lower as market looks to Trump and Iran for peace deal MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) –A$700k Eclipse mining lease sale

Gana Media Group (GANA) announced that Estadio Gana, the Groups Mexican gaming platform, has signed an agreement with One Services Mexgro S.A., an Influencer Agency that is well known in Mexico,

UK household energy bills are forecast to rise sharply from July, with consultancy Cornwall Insight predicting the annual energy price cap will increase by £209 to around £1,850 for a

Paris, France and Manchester, UK – 19 May 2026 – Novacyt S.A. (EURONEXT GROWTH: ALNOV; AIM: NCYT), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces

Global markets stabilised overnight after US President Donald Trump said he had postponed planned military strikes on Iran, raising hopes that renewed diplomatic efforts could prevent a broader Middle East

Avacta Group plc has reported significant progress across its pre|CISION oncology platform in its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2025, as the company advances multiple cancer

Consistent Gold Grades from Drilling at Akoko Project in Ghana Hamak Strategy Limited (LON: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF), a Company combining traditional gold exploration in West Africa with a Digital

London stocks are set for a firmer open on Tuesday, extending Monday’s strong gains, after US President Donald Trump pointed to encouraging progress in talks with Iran. The FTSE 100

Every time a new game hits the market, players are faced with more than just the choice of buying or skipping, it’s about which edition actually makes financial sense. One

A limited number of shipowners are continuing to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict that has severely disrupted shipping activity across the region. According to

Petrol prices in the UK have climbed to within 1p of their highest level since December 2022 as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive oil prices higher. According

Mendell Helium PLC has confirmed the successful completion of its acquisition of M3 Helium Corp. following shareholder approval at a General Meeting, where all resolutions were passed. As part of

Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), the company focused on copper-gold-silver exploration in Chile, is pleased to announce that Greenwood Capital Partners has published a research note on the Company,

Tap Global Group plc has reported early momentum for its newly launched Tap Earn product, revealing that the platform has already attracted US$3.5 million in assets under management during its

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

Gold holds ground following US Treasury-led sell-off as miners hit hard MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Agreement to sell Australian coal business

The Smarter Web Company has appointed Jon Bird as Head of Marketing with immediate effect, as the company continues expanding its marketing and communications capabilities following the acquisition of Squarebird

Tooru (TOO), an AIM-listed company focused on the branded health and wellness sector, provided a trading update. TOO said it was “pleased to report that we are expecting our operating

The FTSE 100 edged lower at the open on Monday as rising tensions between the US and Iran drove oil prices and government borrowing costs higher. London’s blue-chip index slipped

Powerhouse Energy awarded top innovation accolade at national recycling awards Powerhouse Energy Group (AIM: PHE), a company focused on the conversion of non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy alongside its

Beehive Maiden JORC Mineral Resource Delivers Major Upgrade at Orom-Cross New Beehive MRE lifts total Orom-Cross resources to 64.3Mt as DFS optimisation work advances Blencowe Resources Plc (LON: BRES) is

Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, provides the market with a drilling update from Rockfire’s 100%-owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece. Highlights ·      Results

Completion of acquisition of Paleogold Limited and Paleogold Transactions ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce the completion of its

London markets are set for a weaker start to the week as investors react to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and another sharp rise in oil prices. 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, WTI

Every week we start with one objective: to move the business forward in a way that increases Bitcoin per share over the medium to long term. This week we added

London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. The FTSE 100 closed down 1.9%, with major utilities

 Bid Stories Author @ZaksTradersCafe A few years ago I broke the story about a FTSE 100 company that was taken over: Worldpay. This was my first such scoop, the first

It’s easy to miss the real ripple effects your daily spending has well beyond your personal budget. But tap-and-go breakfasts, cab rides on demand, and instant digital payments are building

London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. The FTSE 100 closed down 1.9%, with

A bidding war between MGM and private equity players is said to be in the offing, according to M&A traders: the starting price is from north of 800p a share

Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC) is one of those AIM microcaps that can easily be overlooked at first glance. The company operates in a specialist corner of the healthcare sector, providing