The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record. The blue-chip index fell 29.22 points (0.3%) to close at 10,868.05, after earlier touching a fresh record high of 10,989.45.
Despite the late retreat, the FTSE 100 still gained 1.2% over the week, while the FTSE 250 advanced 0.7%.
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| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 2nd August 2026
“I am the new Prime Minister” Author @ZaksTradersCafe There are not many times that you can say that anything is as funny, or funnier than “Only Fools And Horses” but
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| Five Companies, AFP, BZT, KEN, GLR, XTR, One Chairman
Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and
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| How to Legally Watch Television Without Paying for a TV Licence
A standard UK TV licence currently costs £180 a year for a colour television and £60.50 for a black-and-white set. However, households that do not watch or record live television
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| The AI Bubble: Why NVIDIA and the Stock Market Could Crash
Seven massive tech companies now control a third of the US stock market, and they are all betting your future on artificial intelligence. Whether you realize it or not, your
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| UK Petrol Prices Set to Reach Highest Level of 2026
UK petrol prices are expected to climb to their highest level of the year this weekend after renewed US attacks on Iran pushed global oil and fuel markets higher. The
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| FTSE 100 Ends Week Lower After Setting Another Record High
The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record, as investors locked in profits following a strong week and rising global bond yields weighed
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| Wall Street Opens Higher as Technology Stocks Lead Month-End Rally
US stock markets opened firmly higher on Friday as investors looked to end the month on a positive note, with technology shares once again leading the gains. The Nasdaq Composite
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 31st July 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 31st July 2026
Capstone reduces acid use at its Mantoverde copper mine in Chile MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Quarterly shows strong cash position potential
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| The Cost Drag Nobody Puts in Their Trading Journal
Most private investors can tell you their best and worst trades of the year. Very few can tell you what their platform took off the top. That number is usually
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| 12 Best GEO Agencies for Global Marketing Success
Global marketing has become significantly more complex in the age of AI-powered search. Brands are no longer competing solely for rankings on search engine results pages—they’re competing to become trusted
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BP, SBRY, HFD, TGR, ACRM, AAU, ITV, RMV, AMGO, CHH, ARK & AMRQ
The Telegraph: BP (BP.) has put its North Sea business up for sale, potentially ending the oil giant’s six decades of production in the basin. The FTSE 100 business said the
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| FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record High as Sainsbury’s and NatWest Rally
The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Friday morning, moving closer to the 11,000-point mark as strong gains from Sainsbury’s and NatWest lifted the index. London’s blue-chip benchmark
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| Breaking: BP Puts North Sea Business Up for Sale
BP has announced plans to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, bringing to an end more than six decades as an operator in one of the UK’s most
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| Amaroq Graduates to London Main Market as AIM Listing Ends
Amaroq Ltd (AIM, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF) has moved its London listing from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant step in the
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| Cornish Metals Highlights Strong Sustainability Progress at South Crofty
Cornish Metals PLC (AIM: TIN) has published its second Sustainability Report, highlighting improvements in safety, environmental performance and local employment as development of its South Crofty tin project in Cornwall accelerates.
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| FTSE 100 Set for Higher Open as Amazon Sparks Global Tech Rally
The FTSE 100 is set to open higher on Friday after a powerful rally on Wall Street and across Asian markets, driven by blockbuster results from Amazon that reignited enthusiasm
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| Five Companies, One Chairman: Inside Colin Bird’s African Mining Portfolio
Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and
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| FTSE 100 Slipped At Thursday’s Close After Record High
The FTSE 100 slipped at Thursday’s close after touching another record intraday high, as investors digested a flood of corporate earnings and interest rate decisions from the Bank of England
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Reabold Resources, Union Jack Oil & finally
WTI (Sep) $84.46 +$5.20, Brent (Sep) $90.74 +$6.65, Diff -$6.28 +$1.45. USNG (Sep)* $2.72 -2c, UKNG (Aug) 144.0p +2.32p, TTF (Sep) €59.685 +€1.15. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of August contract.
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 30th July 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
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| Lloyds Targets £2 Billion of Cost Savings Through AI-Led Efficiency Drive
Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to cut costs by £2 billion through a new four-year strategy centred on artificial intelligence, digital investment and productivity gains. The UK’s largest lender
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 30th July 2026
Zijin and Allied Gold scrap $3.9bn takeover after Chinese regulators withhold approval MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Whittaker steps down from
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| FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record High as UK Market Defies Global Uncertainty
The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Thursday, extending its recent rally as investors continued to favour London’s heavyweight energy, banking and defensive stocks. The blue-chip index rose
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| Shell profits double as higher oil prices boost earnings
Shell PLC (LON: SHEL, NYSE: SHEL) shares rose on Thursday after stronger oil and gas prices, improved trading and higher refining margins helped the energy major deliver its strongest quarterly
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: LLOY, RBD, UJO, HALO, BANK, UFO, ZOO, SVML, OBI, AEG, RWA & AFP
The Times: Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) is to launch a smart wallet for customers as part of a strategy to 2030 that involves £13 billion of investment in digital technology and
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| African Pioneer rises 48% on Xinhai financing deal
African Pioneer PLC (LON: AFP) shares rise 48% after announcing it has signed a definitive financing and mine development agreement with Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services Limited, securing funding and technical
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| Halo Minerals Clears Major Environmental Hurdle for Playa Verde Project
Halo Minerals PLC (AIM: HALO) has secured a significant legal victory after Chile’s First Environmental Tribunal rejected a challenge to the environmental approval of its Playa Verde copper recovery project.
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| Alien Metals completes Elizabeth Hill drilling programme
Elizabeth Hill Diamond Drilling Complete Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, notes that its joint venture partner, West Coast Silver Limited (“West Coast Silver”) (ASX:
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| FTSE 100 Set for Lower Open After Fed Stance Sparks Wall Street Sell-Off
The FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Thursday after a hawkish tone from the US Federal Reserve triggered a broad sell-off on Wall Street. Futures indicate London’s
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| The AI Bubble: Why NVIDIA and the Stock Market Could Crash
Seven massive tech companies now control a third of the US stock market, and they are all betting your future on artificial intelligence. Whether you realize it or not, your
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| FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Oil Stocks Rally
The FTSE 100 climbed to a record high on Wednesday as investors moved away from technology-heavy US and Asian markets amid renewed concerns about an artificial-intelligence stock-market bubble. The blue-chip
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| Great Southern Copper Highlights Transformational Year at Especularita
Great Southern Copper PLC (LON: GSCU) has reported a year of significant exploration progress at its Especularita copper-gold-silver project in Chile, with successive drilling campaigns confirming high-grade mineralisation at Mostaza
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| Wall Street Slides as Renewed US-Iran Tensions Drive Oil Higher
US stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed tensions between the US and Iran weighed on risk appetite and sent oil prices higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 29th July 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 29th July 2026
Glencore and Rio Tinto ride copper strength as output and earnings climb MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bradda Head Lithium (BHL LN) – Drill rig secured for
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| Predator Oil & Gas Amends Rig Contract Ahead of MOU-6 Drilling
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LON: PRD) has amended its existing rig contract with Intrepid Drilling Limited to support the drilling of the MOU-6 well in Morocco. The amendment
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| Greggs Leads FTSE 250 Risers as Shares Jump 12% on Strong First-Half Results
Greggs PLC (LON: GRG) was the best performer in London trading on Wednesday, with shares jumping 12% after the bakery chain reported strong first-half results and maintained its full-year outlook.
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: SNDA, HAMA, DXRX, GRG, RKT, ROCK, EGT, PREM, ONDO & COBR
(Alliance News) US and Saudi warplanes carried out strikes on Tuesday against Iran-backed militants in Iraq who launched more than two dozen drone attacks in recent days, the US military said.
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| Sunda Energy Shares Jump 39% as CEO Acquires £400,000 Convertible Loan Notes
Sunda Energy PLC (AIM: SNDA) shares rose 39% after the company announced that chief executive Dr Andy Butler has agreed to acquire the outstanding £400,000 unsecured convertible loan notes issued
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| Hamak Shares Jump 32% as Maiden Ghana Gold Resource Tops 210,000 Ounces
Hamak Strategy Ltd (LSE: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) saw its shares surge 32% after publishing its maiden independent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Akoko Oxide Gold Project in
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| Rockfire Reports High-Grade Zinc, Silver and Germanium at Molaoi
Rockfire Resources PLC (LON: ROCK) has reported further high-grade drilling results from the Molaoi deposit in Greece, extending mineralisation below the existing resource. Drill hole HMO-019 returned 3.30 metres grading
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| Reabold Publishes Offer Document for Union Jack Oil Takeover
Reabold Resources PLC has published the formal offer document for its recommended all-share acquisition of Union Jack Oil PLC. The offer is now open for acceptances and will remain available
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| FTSE 100 Set for Softer Open as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil Prices
London stocks are set to open slightly lower on Wednesday as renewed tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, while investors awaited the latest US Federal Reserve interest
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| Premier African Minerals Raises £550,000 to Support Zulu Operations
Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) has raised approximately £550,000 before expenses through a direct share subscription to provide additional working capital for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project. The
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| Greatland Beats FY26 Guidance as Cash Balance Surges to A$1.29 Billion
Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM: GGP, ASX: GGP) delivered a strong finish to its 2026 financial year, exceeding production and cost guidance while significantly strengthening its balance sheet ahead of major
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| FTSE 100 Climbs as Unilever and GSK Rally After Strong Results
London’s leading stock indices moved higher on Tuesday, with strong corporate earnings from Unilever and GSK helping offset weakness in banking and energy shares. The FTSE 100 rose 0.9% to
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| Zak Mir interviews Ajax Resources CEO Ippolito Cattaneo
Zak Mir talks to Ippolito Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax Resources, as the natural resources investment company announces it has entered into a binding preliminary agreement to exchange its Puna Metals
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 28th July 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
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| Helium One Marks First Sale Under Galactica Offtake Agreement
Helium One Global (AIM: HE1) has announced the first helium sale completed under its short-term offtake agreement at the Galactica-Pegasus development project in Colorado. The project’s operator, Blue Star Helium, has
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ULVR, BARC, EMG, OBD, COA, ESNT, STAF, CREO & RST
The Independent: “Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has not ruled out a 10 per cent “death tax” on all estates to fund his proposed social care reforms. Mr Burnham is
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| Kendrick Resources Reports High-Grade Rare Earth Intercepts at Teufelskuppe
Kendrick Resources PLC (LON: KEN) has reported further high-grade rare earth element results from drilling at its Teufelskuppe project, demonstrating continuous mineralisation across substantial widths within the carbonatite complex. Portable
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| Power Metal Intersects Suspected Nickel Mineralisation at Molopo Farms
Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) has completed the first hole of its latest drilling programme at the Molopo Farms Project in Botswana, intersecting what is believed to be nickel
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 28th July 2026
Copper holds near four-week high as stocks fall and Chile storms disrupt supply MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Lithium Ridge grab sampling
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| Premier African Delays Zulu Lithium Restart Pending Canmax Agreement
Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) has delayed the planned restart of operations at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project after discussions with Canmax Technologies over an extension to the project’s
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| Defence Holdings Reports £4.56 Million Loss During Strategic Investment Year
Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) reported no revenue for the year ended 31 March 2026, reflecting a pre-revenue investment period focused on strategic transformation, product development and building operational capability.
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| ECR accelerates Maddens gold project development
Acceleration of Maddens development through trial alluvial operations at the Brothers mining lease Operational resources to be redeployed from Raglan to Maddens as ECR prioritises higher-grade development opportunities across its
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| FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as Tech Sell-Off Weighs on Global Markets
London stocks are set to open lower on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday’s gains as a sharp sell-off in technology shares weighed on sentiment despite continued hopes of easing
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| GEO Exploration Identifies Nine New Targets at Western Australia Gold Project
GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has identified nine additional exploration targets at its Gorge Project in Western Australia following the completion of airborne geophysical interpretation work. The findings increase the
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Pharos Energy, Serica Energy, Zephyr Energy & finally
WTI (Sep) $89.31 -$2.88, Brent (Sep) $96.78 -$3.91, Diff -$7.47 -$1.03. USNG (Sep) $2.87 -5c, UKNG (Aug) 142.67p -5.43p, TTF (Sep) €58.9 -€2.41. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil has retreated
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| FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease and Oil Prices Retreat
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday as investors welcomed a temporary pause in hostilities between the US and Iran, easing concerns over energy supplies and sending oil prices sharply
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| 4 Best KYC and AML Verification Platforms for Fintech and Crypto Compliance in 2026
Fintech and crypto platforms face a different kind of pressure. Know Your Customer (KYC) verification systems and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) identity verification are no longer background processes, shaping onboarding speed,
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 27th July 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 27th July 2026
Tin continues to climb as inventory levels fall and Indonesia tightens export controls MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – New funding to
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| Vodafone Leads FTSE 100 After Strong Start and Guidance Upgrade
Vodafone Group PLC (LON: VOD) shares topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Monday after the telecoms group said it expects to deliver earnings at the upper end of its upgraded
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TM1, QTX, SWG, AOTI, VOD, AJAX, NEWS, YCA & ORCP
Technology Minerals Plc (TM1), the UK listed company building a platform for critical resources, circular economy infrastructure and sovereign capability, announced that it has secured a two-year extension of the St Patrick Research Permit
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| Serica Energy Agrees £145.7 Million Acquisition of Pharos Energy
Serica Energy plc (AIM: SQZ) has agreed a recommended acquisition of Pharos Energy plc (LON: PHAR) through a scheme of arrangement, valuing Pharos at £145.7 million. Under the terms of
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| What happened overnight – Monday 27th July 2026
Oil prices fell by more than 4% after the US and Iran refrained from further attacks while discussions continued over a possible interim ceasefire. Iran said it would halt its
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| AstraZeneca Beats Second-Quarter Earnings Forecast
AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN, NASDAQ: AZN) reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings as strong growth in oncology and rare diseases helped offset weaker sales in other parts of the business. Total revenue
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| UK Stocks Rise as US and Iran Pause Attacks
UK equities opened higher after the US, and Iran said it would pause further attacks, easing geopolitical tensions and pushing oil prices lower. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,801.55,
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| 80 Mile Raises £1.9 Million as Greenland Drilling Programmes Advance
80 Mile PLC (AIM: 88M) has raised approximately £1.9 million before expenses through a placing of 283.6 million new shares at 0.67p each, representing a 10% discount to the previous
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| Quantum Blockchain Technologies Receives US Approval for ASIC UltraBoost Patent Application
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (AIM: QBT) has received formal approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application covering the company’s ASIC UltraBoost technology. The application, formally
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| FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease
European stock markets are expected to start the week on a firmer footing after Iran and the US refrained from further military escalation over the weekend, easing concerns over disruptions
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| Mkango targets early 2027 start for Texas magnet production
Commissioning of finished magnet production equipment targeted for H1-2027, ahead of fully integrated U.S. operations in Q2 2028 London / Vancouver: July 27 2026 – Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA)
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| Zak Mir speaks with Halo Minerals Chief Executive Andrew Dennan
Zak Mir talks to Andrew Dennan, CEO of Halo Minerals (AIM: HALO), a copper development company focused on extracting critical minerals from legacy mining waste. Halo Minerals announces the initiation of
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 26th July 2026
The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 26th July 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
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| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 26th July 2026
The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal
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| Wishbone Gold: Red Setter Moves from Speculation to Drill-Led Evidence
When Wishbone Gold PLC (AIM: WSBN, AQSE: WSBN) was last examined in August 2025, Red Setter had transformed the company from a largely overlooked junior explorer into one of the
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| Arkle Resources Reports Best Stone Park Lead-Zinc Drill Hole Since 2017
In this StockBox interview, Arc Minerals (AIM: ARK) CEO Rory Harding discusses a significant new zinc-lead discovery at the Stonepark Project in County Limerick, Ireland. Drilling intersected 2.8 metres grading
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| Can TV licence inspectors enter your home? Your rights explained
TV Licence rules are often misunderstood, particularly when it comes to home visits and whether inspectors must be allowed inside. According to TV Licensing guidance, visiting officers should show identification,
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| Whitbread to Close All 106 Beefeater Restaurants in September
Whitbread is set to close all 106 Beefeater restaurants across the UK on 10 September, bringing an end to one of Britain’s best-known family dining chains. The closure date was
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