Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 28th April 2024

The water regulator is developing rescue strategies for Thames Water, which might involve dismantling its extensive operations and selling them in parts to various competing suppliers. Under the code name

Existential Crisis? The tug of war continues between the reports in the financial media, and indeed, a Goldman Sachs warning about the London stock market, and the FTSE 100 going

i3 Energy PLC (listed on AIM: I3E, TSX: ITE, OTC: ITEEF) has revealed its financial commitments and production outlook for 2024. The company plans to invest US$50.9 million in drilling

The FTSE AIM market is not dying, but it is sick. Here are my reforms. As an analyst who is looking to FTSE AIM as a long-term new source of

The AIM All-Share Index experienced a notably strong week, rising by 1.5% over five days to reach 756 by Friday. However, this performance was overshadowed by the FTSE 100 index,

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! Here’s a

The fundraising was well-received, with strong support from investors familiar with the project. The funds will primarily support drilling activities (5,000 to 7,000 meters of air core drilling) and optimization

President and CEO, of Rule Investment Media LLC, Rick Rule discusses the financial and strategic aspects of BHP Group Ltd’s £31 billion all-stock offer for Anglo American PLC. Anglo American

WTI (June) $83.57 +76c, Brent (June) $89.01 +99c, Diff -$5.44 +23c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $1.64 -1c, UKNG (May) 77.0p +3.0p, TTF (May) €30.115 +€0.595. Oil price Worries about the

Tirupati Graphite (TGR.L, TGRHF.OTCQX), the specialist flake graphite company and supplier of the critical mineral for the global energy transition. Confirms that it has received a letter from Walpole St.

According to a Wall Street bank, the UK stock market is contracting at its most rapid rate ever, even as the FTSE 100 reaches unprecedented highs. Goldman Sachs noted that

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, Aptamer, Block,

Copper jumps over $10,000/t as BHP bid for Anglo highlights miners’ appetite for copper MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – BHP’s overtures spurned

Anglo American PLC (LSE:AAL) has turned down an all-stock offer of £31 billion from BHP Group Ltd (LSE:BHP, ASX:BHP), labeling the bid as ‘opportunistic’ and significantly undervaluing the company. The

Anglo American (AAL) provides an update regarding the unsolicited, non-binding and highly conditional combination proposal from BHP Group Limited. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The Proposal comprised an all-share offer for Anglo American by

The London Stock Exchange is set to rise soon and will continue to be Europe’s financial centre for the foreseeable future, according to the CEO of a Greek industrial conglomerate

NatWest Group PLC (LSE: NWG) experienced a significant 47% decline in mortgage lending year-on-year for the first quarter of 2024, with the total amount lent dropping from £9.9 billion to

The yen weakened amid fluctuating trading on Friday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to maintain its accommodative monetary policy at the end of its two-day meeting, while Asian

Last night, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, surpassed a $2 trillion valuation as it announced its first-ever dividend payment. Alphabet’s shares surged over 12% to a record high, coinciding with the

In today’s “Cash & Coffee,” we delve into a market paradox where lower-tier data overshadowed its top-tier counterparts, casting new light on potential U.S. interest rate decisions. Plus, the FTSE

Welcome back to Investing Strategy, where long-time readers are joining me on my quest to provide comprehensive coverage of every small-cap junior resource company listed in London. by Charles Archer Of

WTI (June) $82.21 -55c, Brent (June) $88.02 -40c, Diff -$5.21 +15c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $1.65 -16c, UKNG (May) 74.0p +1.51p, TTF (May) €29.52 +€0.30.  Oil price It was a

US stock markets plunged amid concerns of stagflation in the American economy. Wall Street shares tumbled following the release of official figures indicating that US GDP growth was less than

British mining giant Anglo American has propelled the FTSE 100 to a new record high after announcing it is “reviewing” a takeover proposal from its larger Australian competitor, BHP. Anglo

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, Anglo American,

China likely to trump BHP offer for Anglo American MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – £31.1bn (~US$39bn) conditional, all-share offer, from BHP BHP

Ondine Biomedical (OBI), the Canadian life sciences company, announced new independent research published in the journal Science Translational Medicine showing that 86% of surgical site infections (SSIs)! after spinal surgery are

The FTSE 100 reached a new record high following a significant jump in Anglo American shares, spurred by a takeover proposal from BHP Group. Anglo American’s shares climbed 12.7% to

Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF), the Rocky Mountain oil and gas company focused on responsible resource development and carbon-neutral operations, is pleased to announce the spud and start

N4 Pharma Plc (AIM: N4P), the specialist pharmaceutical company developing Nuvec®, a novel delivery system designed to carry nucleotides to be developed as cancer treatments and vaccines, is delighted to

Vinanz Limited (London AQSE: BTC and US OTCQB: VINZF), the London listed Bitcoin mining company focusing on decentralised deployment of Bitcoin mining clusters in multiple data facilities throughout the US and Canada, announces that

In today’s “Cash & Coffee,” we delve into the subtle market shifts ahead of significant economic announcements. Here’s what’s on the financial menu: Anticipation in the Markets: As investors await U.S.

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African-focused mining and development business, is pleased to announce that its ordinary shares have commenced trading on the A2X Proprietary Limited (“A2X Markets” or “A2X”),

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for the third straight day, amassing a total of $31.6 million. Leading the pack is BlackRock’s IBIT with inflows of $37.9 million,

President Joe Biden is on the verge of banning TikTok in the US following the Senate’s approval of a new law that mandates the app’s Chinese owner, Bytedance, to sell

In a sudden and significant move, the European Commission, citing concerns about “foreign subsidies,” conducted raids on the Dutch and Polish offices of an unidentified Chinese firm. According to the

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, Angle, Asiamet,

Soft US PMIs lift market sentiment supporting copper on US dollar selloff MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Quarterly activities and cash flow

Zak Mir talks to Naheed Memon, CEO of Oracle Power, as she answers the latest questions from shareholders of the project development company. Here’s a summary of the discussion: Financial

88 Energy Ltd (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTC:EEENF) has announced the successful completion of its bookbuild, raising £5.23 million (A$9.9 million) through the issuance of new equity. The junior oil and gas

Ondine Biomedical (OBI), a provider of light-activated antimicrobial technology to treat and prevent hospital infections, provided an update on its recent developments, strategic priorities and 2024 corporate plans. Author @ZaksTradersCafe OBI

Lloyds Bank’s profits declined by one-third as a result of reduced interest rates and increased competition in the mortgage market. Lloyds reported a pre-tax profit of £1.6 billion for the

Asian markets climbed after a consecutive two-day rally in US stocks softened the impact of a challenging April. Tokyo’s stock market saw significant gains, with the Nikkei 225 index rising

Pour yourself a strong one; today’s “Cash & Coffee” is brimming with market updates and bold predictions: U.S. & UK Market Dynamics: The U.S. relief rally marches on, with indices

Nearly 80% of new electric vehicles (EVs) were sold at discounted prices last month as the industry faced a decline in consumer demand, according to Auto Trader data. This marked

According to the AA, petrol prices have climbed above 150p per litre on average for the first time in five months, posing additional challenges for drivers. Diesel prices have also

Bitcoin (BTC) followed an upward trend after the Halving, rising nearly 3% against the US dollar on Monday, though it experienced a slight retreat of about 1.1% this morning. As

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, Chill,

Gold prices slide following profit-taking as traders look to US data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Strong Q1 copper production with guidance

The FTSE 100 has reached a new all-time high, fueled by optimism that the UK might lower interest rates more quickly than the US. The UK’s premier stock index climbed

Baron Oil PLC (AIM: BOIL) has announced several changes to its board and management, spearheaded by the newly appointed CEO, Andy Butler. Butler expressed his commitment to enhancing shareholder value,

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO and (OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development, exploration and investment company, is pleased to announce that a new Corporate Presentation  (the “Presentation”) is

Even if someone had the ability to call the closing price of the FTSE 100 every day for a year, they would not get a job writing for the financial

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that, further to the announcement on 12 March 2024, the eight new Mining License Applications

Today’s “Cash & Coffee” with Steve offers a jolt of optimism and a deep dive into market dynamics. Here’s what’s brewing: Market Mood Check: We kicked off Monday on a

ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focussed on Australia, announces that at the Company’s annual general meeting (AGM) at 11:00 am today the chairman will make the following statement:

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce the first assay results from the Hillside Prospect 2 gold project (“Prospect 2”) in Matabeleland, southern Zimbabwe.

Asian markets saw an uptick on Tuesday, inspired by positive trends on Wall Street, with anticipation building around the upcoming quarterly earnings from major U.S. tech companies. Despite these gains,

The FTSE 100 reached a new all-time high, leading the week as Europe’s top-performing market due to a reduction in Middle Eastern tensions. Today, the UK’s premier stock market rose

WTI (May) $83.14 +41c, Brent (June) $87.29 +18c, Diff -$4.15 -23c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $1.75 -1c, UKNG (May) 74.01p -4.98p, TTF (May) €30.085 -€2.715. Oil price Oil was up

Last week, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the Eurozone and Japan, all released inflation figures. The general trajectory was flat to moving lower (Canadian inflation ticked up to 2.9% Y.o.Y

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, Aptamer, Avacta,

Takeover of Base Resources highlights need to secure critical minerals supply MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Base Resources (BSE LN) – Acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. for

Thames Water is proposing to raise its bills by 45% over the next five years to over £50 a month, as it grapples with an £18 billion debt that threatens

Bitcoin (BTC) saw a significant rise over the weekend and continued its upward trend against the dollar this morning, showcasing a bullish performance for the world’s leading cryptocurrency after its

CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company, announced it has completed the planned acquisition of the 23 Laguna Verde licences previously subject to an option agreement resulting in the Company

Morning Market Brief with “Cash & Coffee” Welcome to our daily market brief on Monday 22nd April courtesy of Cash “Cash & Coffee”. In today’s brief, you’ll find up-to-date news,

European stock markets surged at the opening bell as fears of conflict in the Middle East diminished. Concurrently, a sharp decline in oil prices has alleviated investor worries about potential

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF), a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Howie as an independent Non-Executive Director with

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have each extended their losing streaks to six days, declining by 3.05% and 5.52% respectively last week, primarily due to a downturn in tech stocks.

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce an exploration and production update for the Hillside Gold Project (“Hillside”) in Zimbabwe.   Highlights ·    Upgrade of exploration

Chill Brands Group Plc (LSE: CHLL) announces the appointment of Fieldfisher LLP to conduct an investigation after allegations were raised around the use of inside information. The Company will be

Vinanz is to Present at the Blockchain & Digital Asset Virtual Investor Conference April 25th Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online

First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian, focused in north west Ontario land holdings, is pleased to announce

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, Avacta,

During the past five trading days, both the FTSE 100 blue-chip index and the AIM All-Share junior index experienced declines of more than 2%, exacerbated by disappointing retail sales data

Leading The Revolution Sometimes the media (and perhaps the rest of us) needs and enjoys a good punch bag, and this week accompanied by her book “Ten Years To Save

In its latest investment research note, Stifel highlights hVIVO PLC’s strong position in the global healthcare market, notably in conducting human challenge clinical trials (HCTs) for infectious and respiratory diseases.

FTSE 100 closes up after earlier sell-off on Friday. The FTSE 100 experienced initial losses of up to 0.9% in today’s trading session due to concerns surrounding conflict in the

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!   Here

Tonight, just after midnight (UK time), the Bitcoin network is set to undergo its quadrennial ‘Halving’ event, a significant occurrence on the cryptocurrency calendar. Proactive has offered a thorough examination