Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 24th September 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, Ascent, Bluejay,

Russia has banned the export of petrol and diesel as crude oil prices climb towards $100 per barrel. This is a major escalation, which will cause concern that Moscow is

For some, a serene view of the sea is invaluable, but for others, it may come with a cost. Residents in certain coastal towns in the UK are being presented

Jeremy Hunt Author @ZaksTradersCafe The Financial Times is not a publication I have looked to for a steer on anything regarding the financial markets for years, basically since it was

UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: UKOG) announced that following the temporary suspension of Pinarova-1 testing operations, larger and more powerful 7-inch perforating guns, capable of fully penetrating Pinarova-1’s 9⅝-inch

This week witnessed the cybersecurity small-cap firm, Brandshield Systems plc, publicizing its delisting from the London Stock Exchange. This development hardly comes as a surprise, considering the ongoing trend of

This week, the markets witnessed significant fluctuations, influenced by interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday. Both institutions decided against hikes,

Blencowe Resources (LON: BRES) has secured a grant of US$5 million from the US government-supported Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a definitive feasibility study on its Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda.

Businesses across Britain are preparing for a potential recession, as a recent survey reveals employment has experienced the swiftest decline since the financial crisis. This month has seen a significant

In response to growing concerns over the environmental ramifications of the disposal of millions of vapes by Britons each week, Superdrug has decided to cease the sale of single-use vapes.

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, Pound / Dollar,

Gold holds ground despite US bond yields hitting 16-year highs MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below CAA Mining* (Private) – Funding sought for drilling of Spodumene / lithium

Blencowe Resources (BRES) announced it has signed a $5 million agreement with the DFC in order to provide substantial funding for the Orom Cross DFS programme, via a Technical Assistance Grant.

Shares of AstraZeneca PLC (LSE: AZN) have witnessed a 2% increase, surpassing 11,100p for the first time in a month, following the company’s announcement of promising results from an ongoing

Blencowe Resources has secured a grant of US$5 million from the US government-supported Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a definitive feasibility study on its Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda. This

The FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline on Friday amidst retail sales rallying less than anticipated, an upturn in consumer confidence, and as investors continued to assess the ramifications of

Bougouni Lithium Project Update on Project Development Preparations Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company focused on lithium and gold assets in West Africa, is pleased to provide an update on project

Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, announces a clarification regarding certain reports made today regarding its Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine (‘Baita Plai’) in Romania. Certain Romanian press outlets reported strike

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, provides an update on the sale of high-grade lithium ore from the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine in South Africa (“Blesberg”

UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is pleased to announce that following the temporary suspension of Pinarova-1 testing operations, larger and more powerful 7-inch perforating guns, capable of fully

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing compounds to tackle obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes and skincare, announces that it has reached agreement to launch its own brands

The Upper Slope Fan System (Upper SFS) of 88 Energy Ltd’s (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTC: EMF) Project Phoenix covers a broader area than initially indicated, as revealed in a recent Cavendish

ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce that the new directors are already conducting a comprehensive review of

Hawkish Fed statement weighs on market risk sentiment as dollar hits metal prices MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Philp Pascall, former founder and chairman of First Quantum Minerals

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, GBPUSD, Bens, Chariot,

The Bank of England is anticipated to maintain rates at 5.25% as consumer prices surpass predictions. Investors are now less optimistic about an upcoming interest rate hike, foreseeing that the

The UK’s leading building society, Nationwide, has introduced an 8% regular savings offer – the highest available rate in ten years. Starting Thursday, the Flex Regular Savings account from Nationwide

Critical Metals (CRTM), a mining investment company established to acquire mining opportunities in the critical and strategic metals sector, provided an update on its Phase 1 diamond drilling programme at the

Premier African Minerals Limited, is pleased to report on the progress of the installation and commissioning of the RHA Ball Mill (“Mill”) at Premier’s Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project (“Zulu”).

Molulu Drilling Update: Phase 1 Diamond Drill Programme First drill hole intercepts 13.02% copper Highlights: ·    Results from first hole – Drill hole DD-1-01 intersected high grade copper mineralisation of 13.02%, 6.77% and 5.42% from 10.80 meters to 15.83 meters deep ·    Results

Highlights ·   Hickory-1 flow test to assess 647 million barrels of oil resources.1,2 ·   Upper Slope Fan System (Upper SFS) mapping complete, with reservoir zone more laterally extensive than previously considered. Resources in this

Rishi Sunak is set to make a significant address from Downing Street, during which he is anticipated to reveal a delay in the proposed prohibition of new diesel and petrol

The FTSE 100 is on track to close at its highest level in five months after the surprise drop in inflation last month. Britain’s blue-chip index has gained 0.9pc today

The Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming decision on whether to increase interest rates for the 15th consecutive time is hanging in the balance, particularly after the unexpected dip in inflation,

Update on Resource Drilling Exploration and Mining Program for the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide

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, Capital Metals, Great

Iron ore prices consolidate at a new high despite the warning of peak demand from Rio Tinto MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below CAA Mining* (Private) – Preparing

First agreement by the Manta Rirrtinya Native Title Holder On-ground exploration at Ernest Giles to resume as a priority Expansion to the current granted exploration licences Greatland Gold plc (AIM:

Shanta Gold Ltd (AIM:SHG, OTC:SAAGF) reported unprecedented first-half results, attributing its success to the recent inauguration of the Singida mine in Tanzania. Revenue surged by 70% to US$88.3 million for

Wishbone Gold Plc (AIM: WSBN, AQSE: WSBN), is pleased to announce that the drill rig and support trucks operated by Strike Drilling have arrived at its Red Setter project and

Lift Global Ventures  (AQSE:LFT), an investment company focused on financial media, technology and the energy sector, announced that its investee company, Public Relations and Investor Relations company, Miriad Limited, has been

Notice of allowance for patent grant in Japan Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, OTCQB: POLBF), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company targeting diseases with a high unmet medical need, announces that it has

Longboat Energy, an emerging full-cycle E&P company active in Norway and Malaysia, announces a minor discovery at the Velocette (PL1016) exploration well in Norway (Longboat JAPEX Norge AS 20%). The exploration well 6607/3-1

Last month saw an unforeseen dip in inflation, even with concerns about escalating fuel prices in the lead-up to the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate determination. Data from the

Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF), the Rocky Mountain oil and gas company focused on responsible resource development from carbon-neutral operations. Notes the recent speculation that Dominion Energy Utah,

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired a disclosable interest in Beacon

Serica Energy, a prominent player in the North Sea oil and gas industry, has revealed plans for a new drilling initiative even as other firms scale down their activities due

On 11 September 2023, the Company announced an update on the Mining Plus review of the Cononish Mine plan for the next twelve months, encompassing a geological review of the

Another holiday flash blog from sunny Spain. As usual a short comment where I have been able to listen to the call, Serica’s was in-person only just when you wanted

Drivers are being alerted about increasing fuel prices as the price of oil nears $100 per barrel. The RAC states that drivers will face challenges at the fuel stations due

Octopus Energy has secured a 10% ownership in the Borssele III & IV offshore wind farm located in the Dutch North Sea, with the purchase amount remaining undisclosed. This acquisition

Base metals slide as higher oil prices weigh on Fed interest rate decision MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cobra Resources (COBR LN) – Agreement signed to explore

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, Billington,

Eurasia (EUA), the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold mining company, reported its unaudited interim results and operational summary for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Current cash

Scancell Holdings PLC (AIM: SCLP, OTC: SCNLF) shares soared by 23% in early market hours after it reported that the initial phase of its phase II SCOPE trial for advanced

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania today is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Jacobs to the Board as a Director of Helium One with immediate

The price of oil is steadily advancing towards $100 a barrel, a mark it hasn’t hit in nearly a year, presenting fresh inflationary challenges for monetary authorities. Brent crude, the

Eurasia, the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold mining company, today reports its unaudited interim results and operational summary for the six months ended 30 June 2023. A copy of

An important step in the continued protection of Poolbeg’s patent family 19 September 2023 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, OTCQB: POLBF, ‘Poolbeg’ or the ‘Company’), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company targeting diseases with a high

Successful Completion of ALS-6000-101 Sixth Dose Escalation and Clinical Update –      Excellent safety profile of AVA6000 continues to be observed in the sixth dose escalation cohort. –      Significant reduction in tumour volume

A flash blog today, I’m on hols in sunny Spain but worth noting these announcements, as always I will add any further comments if and when I speak to the

Goldman Sachs has stated that they don’t anticipate the Bank of England to push interest rates beyond 5.5pc, as the financial institution adjusted its predictions for UK borrowing costs downward.

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, Afentra, Corcel, Critical

Gold holds onto gains from last week ahead of the FOMC decision China continues to raise aluminium production  MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN)

In early trading, the FTSE 100 experienced a slight dip as market participants anticipated interest rate verdicts from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The index, which

Corcel PLC (LSE: CRCL) announced a boost in its shares during Monday’s early trading following the confirmation of a £10 million loan note financing deal. Investment firm Extraction Srl, where

First Class Metals (FCM) the UK metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo, Sunbeam and Zigzag land holdings, announced the launch of a systematic exploration campaign

Farm-in Highlights ·    Orcadian has entered into a non-binding Heads of Agreement (“HoA”) with a North Sea operator (the “Operator”), which details a potential farm-out of the Pilot development project. ·    This

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals Announces Strategic Investment from Prevail Partners, LLC ·    Prevail Partners, LLC to invest in Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals. ·    Prevail InfoWorks, Inc. to act as Contract Research Organization (CRO) for upcoming Phase

Australia-centered mining firm ECR Minerals PLC (AIM: ECR) has garnered £580,000 through a direct share subscription, priced at 0.175p each, to several affluent individuals and institutional backers. The capital raised

Critical Metals, a mining company established to acquire mining opportunities in the critical and strategic metals sector and currently developing an ex-producing copper-cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Kodal Board Update – Non-Executive Director Resignation Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company focused on lithium and gold assets in West Africa, announces the resignation of Dr Qingtao Zeng

Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to provide an update on the Carrizales Norte-3 (“CN-3”) well

Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP)  is pleased to announce the release of an updated Corporate Presentation which is being delivered at the Denver Gold Forum in Colorado, USA today.

First Class Metals PLC the UK metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo, Sunbeam and Zigzag land holdings is pleased to announce the launch of systematic exploration

Zak Mir takes a look at the chart setups of some of the best rising small-cap shares of the year. Bear traps with bullish RSI divergence, bear trap gap reversals

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,  Arrow, Cadence, Corcel,

By the end of the week, the AIM All-Share had balanced out at 746.42. This was notably lower than the FTSE 100, which increased by over 3%. The FTSE100 rose

Truss One Year On Author @ZaksTradersCafe There has been plenty of talk given that we are a year on from the ill-fated Truss Premiership. Given that we have been told

Oneiro Energy (LON: ONE) launched its London Main Market IPO on 25 May 2023. The energy company raised £1.2 million and started trading publicly with a market cap of £2.226

Central bank rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England will be spotlighted next week. Additionally, retail updates from companies like Next, Ocado, JD Sports, Kingfisher,

Amaroq Minerals (LON: AMRQ) shares were changing hands for circa 41p in mid-May when I last covered the gold explorer, interviewing Edward Wyvill, Head of Corporate Development and IR. by Charles Archer

With all the buzz surrounding Arm Holdings’ impressive entry into the Nasdaq, it might come as a surprise that London’s secondary market also houses a smaller, yet noteworthy, fabless chipmaker

The London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LSE: LSEG) is anticipated to make a major upgrade to its growth objectives in the upcoming investor presentations this autumn. It may allocate its

The FTSE 100 is set to achieve its most significant weekly increase in nearly a year, driven by the belief that the rate hikes might be drawing to a close.

The tech giant, Apple, is set to roll out a software update specifically for iPhone 12 users in France after concerns arose about the device surpassing the European Union’s radiation

China commodity production ramps up as optimism grows over economic recovery MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Power Metal Resources* (POW LN) 0.85p, Mkt cap £18m – Anomalous

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, Eneraqua, Gfinity, Helium