The FTSE 100 declined by 0.2%. Ocado led the gainers, increasing by 6.2%, with Marks & Spencer next, rising by 2.3%. National Grid saw the largest drop, falling by 11.5%, and RS Group declined by 2.6%.
Conversely, the FTSE 250 ended the day up by 0.7%. Ferrexpo topped the list of risers, with a 5.8% gain, followed by John Wood, which went up by 5.2%. The largest decline was seen in Essentra, which dropped by 4.9%, and AJ Bell, which decreased by 4.6%.
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| Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 26th May 2024
Experts warn that the forthcoming early election poses a significant threat to the North Sea oil industry. Labour’s pledge to expand the Government’s windfall levy is anticipated to accelerate the |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 25th May 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of Weekend Markets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next…Enjoy! This episode, |
| Shuka Minerals PLC (AIM:SKA) Potential Acquisition Update, CLN & Board Change
Update on potential Acquisition, £2 million Convertible Loan Note, Warrant Extensions and Board Changes Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM: SKA), an African-focused mine operator and developer, is pleased to announce the following updates |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 25th May 2024
The FTSE 100 declined by 0.2%. Ocado led the gainers, increasing by 6.2%, with Marks & Spencer next, rising by 2.3%. National Grid saw the largest drop, falling by 11.5%, |
| Kabosu the face of Dogecoin has passes away aged 19
Kabosu, the Japanese dog who became a global internet icon, has passed away at the age of 19. Kabosu was widely recognized as the face of Dogecoin, an alternative cryptocurrency |
| US stock markets climb, despite concerns over interest rates.
Today, European and Asian stock markets experienced declines following Wall Street’s losses on Thursday, exacerbated by unexpectedly strong US data that heightened fears the Federal Reserve might not cut interest |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Union Jack Oil, Reabold Resources & finally
WTI (July) $76.87 -70c, Brent (July) $81.36 -54c, Diff -$4.49 +16c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (June) $2.66 -18c, UKNG (June) 85.4p, TTF (June) €34.775 + €0.52. Oil price The week has |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 24th May 2024
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, Avation, Afentra, Bluebird, |
| Bluebird Merchant Ventures (LON:BMV) Executive Director Aidan Bishop spoke to Zak Mir
Share Talk took the opportunity to talk to Aiden Bishop today, the share price in the past month has reached 125% with news from the farm-out deal for the Gubong |
| Baroness Charlotte Vere of Norbiton, Parliamentary Secretary at HM Treasury, visited HyProMag
Together with Professor Allan Walton, Professor Paul Anderson, Professor Marika Taylor, David Kennedy, William Dawes, and John Speight, the Baroness was given a tour of HyProMag’s pilot plant for the |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 24 May 2024
Copper stabilises following volatile trade as Chinese buyers hold off and inventories climb EV Batteries outlive their cars as degradation concerns evaporate MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PALM, TRR, ENSI, EML, SRES, KINO & GDR
Panther Metals (PALM) the company focused on developing Canada’s next base metal volcanogenic massive sulphide camp and graphite deposit, is pleased to announce the commissioning of a high resolution airborne magnetic |
| Genedrive PLC (AIM:GDR) Initial orders of the Genedrive MT-RNR1 Products
Initial orders of the Genedrive MT-RNR1 Products for new sites in the UK genedrive plc (AIM: GDR), the point of care pharmacogenetic testing company, is pleased to announce that initial orders |
| Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO, OTCQB:UJOGF) AA Rated Carbon Intensity Study on West Newton
AA Rated Carbon Intensity Study on the West Newton Gas Development Project Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) (OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA-focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development, exploration and |
| What happened overnight – Friday 24 May 2024
Asian stocks declined as robust U.S. economic data reinforced expectations that interest rates might remain elevated for an extended period, with the Federal Reserve likely to delay rate cuts. The |
| John Wood Group has rejected a third offer of 220p per share
North Sea engineering group turns down third takeover offer valued at £1.5 billion. A North Sea engineering group has spurned a new £1.5bn takeover proposal from a Dubai-based competitor, amid |
| UK Energy bills to drop by 7pc from July
Starting in July, household energy bills in England, Scotland, and Wales will see an average reduction of 7% from the previous three months, following Ofgem’s announcement of its latest price |
| Roquefort Therapeutics plc (LSE:ROQ,OTCQB:ROQAF) Midkine Antibody Licencing Deal
Roquefort Therapeutics plc (LSE: ROQ, OTCQB: ROQAF), the Main Market listed biotech company focused on developing first in class medicines in the high value and high growth immuno-oncology market is pleased to announce |
| Bitcoin was out of favour for the third consecutive day.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell out of favour for the third consecutive day on Thursday, recording a 1.6% drop against the US dollar. This downturn follows similar decreases in the last two |
| Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc (LON:UMR) Director/PDMR Share Purchases
Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc (LSE: UMR), a mineral exploration and development company based in Ireland and exploring for zinc, lead, copper and silver, is pleased to announce that Patrick Doherty, Chairman, continues to show |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Pharos Energy, San Leon Energy, Afentra, United Oil & Gas & finally
WTI (July) $77.57 -$1.69, Brent (July) $81.90 -98c, Diff -$4.33 +11c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (June) $2.84 +17c, UKNG (June) 82.55p +3.3p, TTF (June) €34.255 +€0.565. Oil price A bad day |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 23rd May 2024
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, AFC, Audioboom, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 23rd May 2024
Copper and gold pull back as Fed pushes back rate cut expectations MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – After 4th sales cycle 2024 |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PXC, AVCT, CEL, SLE, PIP, EGT, KOD, ROQ, CTL, GGP, APTA & PALM
Phoenix Copper (PXC), the AIM-quoted USA-focused base and precious metals company, announced the drilling results from the 2023 Navarre Creek exploratory drilling programme in Idaho, USA and an update on feasibility |
| Labour’s election victory is not guaranteed, say small business bosses
The head of Britain’s largest small business lobby group has cautioned that an election victory for Labour is not assured, following Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a snap general election. Martin |
| What happened overnight – Thursday 23rd May 2024
Several Asian stock benchmarks declined as markets absorbed the news that major economies’ policymakers are taking a cautious approach to interest rate cuts. Adding to market concerns, geopolitical tensions escalated |
| Greatland Gold PLC (AIM:GGP) new Mt Egerton gold-copper project grant of Exploration Licence
Mt Egerton grant of Exploration Licence Greatland exploration portfolio enhanced by new Mt Egerton gold-copper project Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) announced that it has been granted a new Exploration |
| Avacta Group PLC (AIM:AVCT) Successful Completion of First Cohort
Successful Completion of First Cohort and Dosing of Three Patients of the Second Cohort in Arm 2 of Avacta’s AVA6000 Phase 1 trial Initiation of FAPI-PET Sub-study in the |
| Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) Construction of Bougouni Project Update
Construction of Bougouni Lithium Project Gains Momentum; Updated Investor Presentation Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to provide an update on project development activities at its |
| European Green Trns. (AIM:EGT) Option to Acquire Irish Carbon Credit Project
Option Agreement to Acquire Prospective Carbon Credit Project in Ireland European Green Transition (AIM: EGT), a company developing green economy assets in Europe which aims to capitalise on the opportunity created by the green |
| Goldman Sachs predicts the Bank of England will lower interest rates in August.
Despite last month’s higher-than-expected inflation rates, major investment banks, including Wall Street’s Goldman Sachs and Paris-based BNP Paribas, forecast that the Bank of England will begin to reduce borrowing costs |
| The US announces that new tariffs on Chinese imports will take effect in August.
US officials announced that significant tariff hikes on various Chinese imports, including electric vehicles (EVs), computer chips, and medical products, will commence on August 1. President Joe Biden intends to |
| Online car dealership Cazoo has brought in administrators.
Cazoo has entered administration after the once-prominent British tech unicorn succumbed to insolvency, jeopardizing over 200 jobs. Founded by ex-Zoopla head Alex Chesterman, the online used car retailer confirmed on |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 22nd May 2024
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, Alien, CleanTech, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Iron ore prices strengthen to $121/t as China property sentiment improves MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below American West Metals (AW1 AU) – Latest drilling data from the |
| Powerhouse Energy Gp (LON:PHE) Resolution of European Patent Challenge
Powerhouse Energy Group Plc (AIM: PHE), a company pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy, is pleased to announce that the claim originally issued on 6 October |
| Raspberry Pi Ltd – Confirmation of Intention to Float on the London Stock Exchange
Following the announcement by Raspberry Pi on 15 May 2024 of its expected intention to float, Raspberry Pi today confirms its intention to undertake an initial public offering (the “IPO” or the |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: POLX, PNIX, SVML, MKS, BEN, ZED & PNE
It has just been announced that inflation has fallen from 3.2% to 2.3%, versus the 5.25% mortgage rate. Historically, mortgage rates have been either at or below the inflation rate. |
| Bens Creek Group PLC (AIM:BEN) Intention to appoint administrators & Nomad Resign
Intention to appoint administrators Corporate update and Resignation of Nominated Adviser Further to the Company’s announcements on 16 May 2024 and 21 May 2024, Bens Creek Group plc (AIM: BEN), |
| City of London regulators fine Citi trading arm £62m
Citigroup Inc’s (NYSE) Global Markets division (CGML) has been penalized over £60 million by regulators in the City of London after a delayed response to a trading error led to |
| What happened overnight – Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Asian markets saw modest gains as investors held onto hopes that Nvidia, a key player in the AI industry, would live up to lofty expectations. New Zealand’s central bank issued |
| Premiere African Minerals: Is it time for a change?
Welcome to the latest video on Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) where I review the latest RNS and also question whether George Roach should continue in the position of CEO. |
| At a contentious AGM, a fifth of Shell’s investors challenge the company’s climate policy.
At Shell’s tense annual general meeting held in London today, more than a fifth of the shareholders voted against the company’s climate strategy. During the three-hour meeting, the board encountered |
| Tesla shareholders seek to remove Musk’s brother from board
A faction of Tesla investors is campaigning to remove Elon Musk’s brother from the board of the electric vehicle manufacturer amid disputes surrounding the CEO’s $56 billion pay agreement. This |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 21st May 2024
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, Arecor, Animalcare, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 21st May 2024
Copper prices bounce of record highs following short squeeze MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atalaya Mining (ATYM LN) – Q1 report highlights the near term project pipeline |
| South West Water has cut its dividend by £2.4 million following a record fine for sewage violations.
Pennon Water, the parent company of South West Water, has reduced its dividend by £2.4 million following a record fine for illegal sewage discharges into rivers and seas. The company |
| Powerhouse Energy Gp (AIM: PHE) Granting of GB Patent Application
Powerhouse Energy Group Plc (AIM: PHE), a company pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy, is pleased to announce that it’s GB Patent Application No GB1910309.2; “Treatment |
| Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP) Extension Granted for LOI Validity Period
Extension Granted for LOI Validity Period for Renewable Power Plant Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), the international project developer, is pleased to announce that the Company’s joint venture company, Oracle |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CTL, TYM, CNS, SYME, ORCP, ROCK, CRTA, CLX, PREM, SHOE, ONC, AZN & GSK
CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile, announced its audited Final Results for the twelve months to 31 December 2023. CTL said in the |
| What happened overnight – Tuesday 21st May 2024
Asian stocks mostly declined on Tuesday, despite gains in most U.S. stock indices, particularly in technology sectors like Nvidia. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index saw a slight increase of |
| Tertiary Minerals (AIM:TYM) Drilling Update, Konkola West Copper Project
The Company is pleased to provide the following drilling update for the Konkola West Copper Project in Zambia. The first hole at the Konkola West Copper Project, hole number KWDD001, being |
| CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL) Final Results
CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt: T2N, OTCQX: CTLHF), an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile, is pleased to announce its audited Final Results for the twelve |
| Premier African (AIM:PREM) raises funds as Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project work continues
Funding of Zulu Project and Update Premier African Minerals Limited announced a subscription today for 781,250,000 new ordinary shares to raise approximately £1.25 million before expenses at an issue price |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Chariot, Union Jack Oil, Serica Energy, Nostra Terra Oil & Gas & finally
WTI (June) $80.06 +83c, Brent (July) $83.98 +71c, Diff -$12c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (June) $2.63 +13c, UKNG (June) 75.15p +1.9p, TTF (June) €31.325 +€0.59. Oil price Oil completed a reasonable |
| ValiRx PLC (AIM:VAL) Business Update
ValiRx plc (AIM: VAL), a life sciences company focusing on early-stage cancer therapeutics and women’s health, is today pleased to provide an operational update. Development Pipeline Update Cytolytix (CLX001) The |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 20th May 2024
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, Asiamet, Arecor, |
| The Bank of England is on course to cut interest rates
Ben Broadbent, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England and the longest-serving member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), indicated that interest rates might be lowered this summer. This |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 20th May 2024
Gold prices soar to >$2,450/oz as China debt and geopolitical fears drive prices MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – Financial Results for Full Year 2023 Power Metal |
| The week of 20th – 24th May 2024- UK inflation numbers the pick of the week
When Bank of England Governor Bailey said that an interest cut was “not a fait accompli” for June it has been ringing alarm bells in my head ever since. By |
| Nostra Terra (AIM: NTOG) long-serving CEO, Matt Lofgran, has stepped down
Board Changes Nostra Terra (AIM: NTOG), the oil & gas exploration and production company with a portfolio of development and production assets in Texas, USA, announces changes to its board of directors |
| ECR Minerals’ Adam Jones on site at Tambo in Victoria as 2024 exploration commences
ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR), a mineral exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia’s Victoria and Queensland regions, continues to expand its focus beyond the Bailieston and Creswick gold |
| Gold Prices Soar to New Highs Following Fatal Crash Involving Iranian President
Gold prices soared to unprecedented levels after a helicopter crash tragically killed the President of Iran. The price of gold spiked by 1.1% to $2,440.59 per ounce following the fatal |
| Ondo Insurtech Plc (LON:ONDO) achieve ISO27001:2022 certification.
Ondo Insurtech achieve ISO27001:2022 certification. Ondo Insurtech Plc (LON: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to announce the Company has been awarded the ISO/IEC |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: POW, MET1, UJO, MWE, KEFI, SAAS & LIKE
Power Metal Resources (POW), the London-listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its global project portfolio, announced the completion of the acquisition of 75% of the Issued Share Capital |
| What happened overnight – Monday 20th May 2024
Asian markets moved upward after the Dow Jones Industrial Average breached the 40,000 mark for the first time on Friday. Gold reached a new high and oil prices increased slightly |
| Union Jack Oil PLC – Final Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Final Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) (OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development, exploration and investment company, is pleased to announce |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 19th May 2024
At Friday’s close, the stock market in London showed more activity compared to New York. The FTSE 100 ended the day down by 0.22%. The top performer was the mining firm Antofagasta, which |
| Baron Oil gearing up for a promising venture campaign in Timor-Leste in 2024
Baron Oil PLC (AIM: BOIL) is gaining traction as Andy Butler strengthens his influence over the junior energy firm, gearing up for a promising venture in 2024. The company is |
| Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 19th May 2024
Gas and electricity bills are anticipated to drop to their lowest levels in over two years following the easing of the energy crisis sparked by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 19th May 2024
The Czech Is Still In The Post There are of course many issues in this country that drive one to despair. Perhaps the worst things is not having a third |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Saturday 18th May 2024
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, Silver, Avacta, |
| Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) Show Gold Over 0.5g/t Over 40m At Hilside, Zimbabwe
Kavango Resources has expanded its exploration targets from three to four, and the recent drilling results have confirmed a much larger mineralized zone than initially anticipated, making it a significant |
| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 18th May 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of Weekend Markets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next…Enjoy! The hosts, |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 18th May 2024
At Friday’s close, the stock market in London showed more activity compared to New York. The FTSE 100 ended the day down by 0.22%. The top performer was the mining |
| Canada’s intelligence head cautions that TikTok could be utilized by China for espionage purposes on its users.
The director of Canada’s Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, has issued a warning about the video app TikTok, highlighting concerns that user data could be accessed by the Chinese |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Savannah Energy, Chevron & finally
WTI (June) $79.23 +60c, Brent (July) $83.27 +52c, Diff -$4.04 -8c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (June) $2.50 +8c, UKNG (June) 73.25 +1.6p, TTF (June) €30.735 +€1.03. Oil price Oil will be |
| Thames Water has no value, according to its largest investor.
Thames Water’s largest investor has reduced its valuation of its stake in the company to zero, effectively declaring the utility provider worthless, according to a report by The Telegraph. The |
| UK Energy bills to drop to their lowest in two years.
Gas and electricity bills are anticipated to drop to their lowest levels in over two years following the easing of the energy crisis sparked by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. |

