London’s leading stock indices ended the week on a subdued note, with the FTSE 100 edging lower after briefly trading near a two-month high. The blue-chip index closed down 21.87 points, or 0.2%, at 10,508.02, while the FTSE 250 slipped 14.22 points, or 0.1%, to 23,147.19.
The AIM All-Share also eased 0.2% to finish at 770.35. Despite Friday’s decline, the FTSE 100 gained 1.4% over the week, outperforming the FTSE 250, which fell 0.2%, while AIM dropped 3.4%.
It was another bruising week for London’s junior stock market, with two more UK-listed companies agreeing to be acquired by American buyers, reinforcing concerns over the continued shrinkage of the AIM market.
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 27th June 2026
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| FTSE 100 ends lower as AI sell-off weighs on global markets
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| Scancell confirms advanced reverse merger talks with US-listed Neuphoria
Scancell: Response to Press Speculation Scancell Holdings PLC (AIM: SCLP) has confirmed it is in advanced discussions over a proposed reverse merger with US-listed Neuphoria Therapeutics, a move that could |
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| Wall Street slides as AI sell-off deepens
US stocks opened sharply lower on Friday as a fresh wave of selling in technology shares extended the AI-driven market rout. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3% to 25,035.70 in |
| Union Jack Oil adjourns AGM as Reabold takeover talks continue
Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM: UJO) has postponed its Annual General Meeting while discussions continue over a possible takeover approach from Reabold Resources. Executive Chairman David Bramhill said the AGM, |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 26th June 2026
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 26th June 2026
Copper prices recover as outflow of metal accelerates on SHFE MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Canyon Resources (CAY AU) – Locomotives arrive in Cameroon as first shipments |
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Defence Holdings PLC (ALRT), the UK’s software-led defence technology group is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Placing of 400,000,000 new Ordinary Shares (including strong participation by institutional investors) at the Issue |
| Tap Global Group launches direct salary payments
Tap Global launches direct salary payments to strengthen digital banking offering Tap Global Group PLC (AIM: TAP) has launched inbound third-party payment capabilities, allowing customers to receive salaries and other |
| Britain faces power supply warning for Friday amid heatwave
Britain’s electricity grid operator has issued a system warning as soaring temperatures increase pressure on the country’s power network. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has issued an Electricity Margin |
| What happened overnight – Friday 26th June 2026
Asian markets sold off sharply on Friday after concerns emerged that soaring semiconductor prices could begin squeezing profit margins across the technology sector. Investor sentiment weakened after Apple shares fell |
| Physiomics strengthens outlook with cost savings and pipeline growth
Physiomics (AIM: PYC) has provided a positive operational update, highlighting record commercial opportunities, cost savings and a clearer path towards profitability as the AIM-listed modelling and data science specialist executes |
| Zephyr Energy acquires 27,000 acres to expand Utah operations
Zephyr Energy (AIM:ZPHR, OTCQB:ZPHRF, FRA:VD5N),has significantly expanded its position in Utah’s Paradox Basin after acquiring a further 27,000 acres, almost doubling the land surrounding its flagship White Sands project. The |
| London shares set for weaker open as investors eye Middle East
London stocks are set to open lower on Friday as renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East dampens investor sentiment, despite signs of progress in US-backed peace negotiations. Futures point |
| Pilot Mountain study marks major step for Guardian Metal
Guardian Metal Resources (NYSE.A: GMTL, LON: GMET, OTCQB: GMTLF) has confirmed it will publish the long-awaited Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Pilot Mountain Tungsten Project in Nevada on 30 June, |
| Defence Holdings proposes fundraising amid 1p share issue
Defence Holdings (LON: ALRT) plans to raise up to £4 million through a discounted share placing to accelerate growth and invest in new opportunities across the defence technology sector. The |
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| Marula Mining exceeds manganese grade target at Kilifi plant
Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU; A2X: MAR) has reported another operational milestone at its Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant in Kenya, following further independent assay results confirming manganese grades well above the |
| Shares surge 26% as Mercantile Ports cites court filing boost
Shares in Mercantile Ports & Logistics (LON: MPL) jumped 26% after the company said newly disclosed court filings appear to strengthen its legal challenge over the disputed ownership of debt |
| easyJet rejects improved £6.50-a-share takeover approach
easyJet (LON: EZJ) has rejected an improved takeover proposal from US private equity firm Castlelake, although the airline has agreed to provide limited access to commercial information in the hope of |
| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 25th June 2026
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| What happened overnight – Thursday 25th June 2026
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| Cornish Metals expands mineral rights at South Crofty
Cornish Metals (AIM: TIN) has strengthened its ownership position at the South Crofty tin project after securing a new 25-year mineral lease covering the Dudnance mineral rights area in Cornwall. |
| FTSE 100 slips as lower oil prices hit energy stocks
London stocks opened lower on Thursday as falling oil prices weighed on the energy sector, offsetting broader optimism across UK equities. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.3% to 10,428.43 in early |
| Quantum Helium Year of Transformation and Outlook Ahead of EGM
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| Tertiary Minerals begins major drilling at Zambia silver project
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| Avacta advances AVA6000 towards pivotal US trial
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| FTSE 100 called down amid Iran talks and Wall Street weakness
London stocks are set for a weaker open on Thursday as investors monitor renewed diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran and digest improving UK consumer confidence and another |
| Premier African achieves higher lithium concentrate grades
Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) has reported encouraging early results from the upgraded flotation plant at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe, although optimisation work has been temporarily |
| London markets close higher despite mining weakness
London’s main stock markets finished Wednesday in positive territory, with strength in property and housebuilding stocks helping offset weakness across the mining sector as commodity prices retreated. The FTSE 100 |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 24th June 2026
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| Wallix Group SA: US Giant Palo Alto Leads Renewed Takeover Speculation
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| Oil tankers leave Strait of Hormuz as exports resume
Three oil tankers carrying a combined 5 million barrels of crude and condensate have successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz, providing an early sign that energy exports from the Gulf |
| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 24th June 2026
Gold pares peace MoU gains as dollar jumps again MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Joint copper development agreement in Chile Cobra Resources |
| Georgina Energy reports milestone at Mt Winter prospect
Georgina Energy (LON GEX) has taken a major step towards securing the long-awaited EP155 permit in Australia’s Amadeus Basin after agreeing the terms of an Aboriginal Land Rights Agreement with |
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| Takeover from Prologis interest lifts Segro shares 14%
Segro has become the latest target in a growing wave of takeover activity after rejecting an unsolicited approach from US logistics property giant Prologis. Prologis revealed it had submitted a |
| ImmuPharma highlights brain cancer potential for P140
ImmuPharma (AIM: IMM) has highlighted new academic research suggesting its lead drug candidate, P140, may have potential as a treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms |
| Quantum Helium highlights upside in broker research
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| Empire Metals advances Pitfield plans after asset sale
Empire Metals (AIM: EEE) has completed the sale of its 75% interest in the Eclipse Mining Lease near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, finalising the disposal of a non-core gold asset as |
| FTSE 100 called down as investors assess fresh risks
London stocks are set for a weaker start on Wednesday as investors weigh renewed tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing UK political developments and continued weakness in US technology |
| Fulcrum reports milestone year for flagship tailings asset
Fulcrum Metals (AIM: FMET) has described 2025 as a transformational year as it accelerated development of its flagship Teck-Hughes Gold Tailings Project in Ontario and moved closer to commercialising its |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 23rd June 2026
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| Ramsdens backs £206m takeover by FirstCash
Shares in Ramsdens Holdings (AIM: RFX) surged 28% after the pawnbroker agreed to a recommended takeover by US-listed industry giant FirstCash in a deal valuing the company at up to |
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| BoE drops plan to cap stablecoin holdings
The Bank of England has softened its proposed approach to regulating stablecoins, abandoning plans to cap the amount individuals and businesses could hold after criticism from politicians and the cryptocurrency |
| Panther Metals wins strong investor support at AGM
Panther Metals (LON: PALM) has received overwhelming shareholder backing at its Annual General Meeting, with every resolution presented to investors approved by a substantial majority. Shareholders voted strongly in favour |
| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 23rd June 2026
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| Tertiary reports strong progress at silver-copper-zinc project
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| Strategic Minerals identifies new mineralisation at Redmoor
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| FTSE 100 called down after peace talks and political turmoil
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| Shareholders give overwhelming support to Avacta proposals
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| Mkango progresses US magnet project towards 2027 launch
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 22nd June 2026
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| Altona Rare Earths rebrands as NeoTerra Group
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 22nd June 2026
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| Solvonis rises 13% on promising AUD treatment results
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| What happened overnight – Monday 22nd June 2026
Donald Trump has claimed that Keir Starmer “will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom” in a post on Truth Social. The US President said Starmer had “failed badly” |
| Avacta Extends Cash Runway as Clinical Pipeline Advances
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| GEO Exploration unveils encouraging Gorge Project results
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| FTSE 100 Set for Positive Start as US-Iran Talks Show Early Progress
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 21st June 2026
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| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 21st June 2026
UK stocks ended the week on a weaker footing. The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% to close at 10,363, leaving the blue-chip index down 1.0% for the week — its steepest |
| Breaking: Sir Keir Starmer could resign on Monday
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