The FTSE 100 closed up 0.5% on Friday. The top riser was National Grid, which climbed 4.7%, followed by energy company SSE, up 2.3%. The biggest faller was JD Sports, dropping 4.7%, along with Primark and Twinings tea owner Associated British Foods, both down 4.7%.
Meanwhile, the FTSE 250 rose 0.3%. The top riser was vending machine company ME Group International, up 5.2%, followed by Aston Martin, up 4.8%. Ferrexpo, the miner, was the biggest faller, closing down 6.6%, followed by North Sea engineering business John Wood, down 5.5%.
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| Share Talk Weekly Mining Sector News Round-Up, Sunday 2nd May 2024
On a more controversial note, we are just days away from a denouement as far as the requisition at Tirupati (TGR). The pendulum here has swung quite violently between the two sides. A
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| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 2nd June 2024
Exodus The debate over the “death” of the London Stock Exchange continues. At the lower end we have an article in CityAM: “The Stark Reality of the London Stock Exchange’s
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| Support among shareholders to depose Tirupati Graphite’s management is growing.
Pressure is mounting on the Tirupati Graphite (LON: TGR) board as former non-executive directors support the requisitioners of the general meeting scheduled for June 11. The plan aims to remove
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 1st June 2024
The FTSE 100 closed up 0.5% on Friday. The top riser was National Grid, which climbed 4.7%, followed by energy company SSE, up 2.3%. The biggest faller was JD Sports,
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| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 1st June 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! “Weekend Markets:
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| Trump faces a $357 million loss as Truth Social shares plummet
Donald Trump has experienced a $357 million (£280 million) loss as shares in his social media company plummeted following his fraud conviction. On Friday, shares in Trump Media and Technology
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 31st 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, Cirata, Echo,
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 31st May 2024
Copper holds as speculative positions unravel following epic short squeeze MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN) – Confirmation of Greenland’s first copper porphyry system
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| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) EP 145 – Helium Project Update
Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd (AIM: MSMN) announced that its partner in an Australian helium project, Greenvale Energy, has advanced the permitting and approvals for a planned seismic program. Greenvale,
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| Katoro Gold PLC (AIM:KAT) Positive Set of Final Results which involves a refreshed board of directors
Condensed Consolidated Annual Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2023 Katoro Gold PLC the strategic and precious minerals exploration and development company is pleased to release its audited results
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| Prospex Energy PLC (AIM:PXEN) Italy: Selva Malvezzi Production Concession Report
Prospex Energy PLC (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects, is pleased to provide an update from the Selva Malvezzi production concession in Italy following
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| MetalNRG (LON:MNRG) Disposal of stake in EQTEC Italia MDC waste business
MetalNRG has sold its 10.97% stake in EQTEC Italia MDC, a waste-to-energy plant operator in Tuscany, to the provider of its unsecured facility agreement. A strategic review identified the holding
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ECR, MSMN, TGR, RBD, SEEN, CRTM, ANA, GFRD, SEQI, JD, FRAS, ABF, PFC & CMO
ECR Minerals (ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, provided the final bulk sampling results from its reverse circulation drilling programme at the Kuboid Hill site in
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| ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Further Significant Increase in Gold Grades
Further Significant Increase of Gold Grades at Creswick Exploration Activities Update ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to provide
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| Amaroq Minerals Ltd (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) South Greenland Copper Exploration Update
**Confirmed porphyry / intrusion related copper and molybdenum body at Target West supports mineral potential of South Greenland Copper Belt** ***24 further copper targets identified ahead of 2024 field season***
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| Kavango Resources – BOTS – Priority KCB Copper Targets identified
BOTS – Priority KCB Targets identified Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce the first high priority targets have been identified for Phase
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| Marula Mining PLC – Sales & Offtake Agreement Signed for Manganese Ore at the Larisoro Manganese Mine
Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to confirm that it has signed a sales and offtake agreement (the “Agreement”) with United Kingdom based, global metals, minerals
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| Ondo InsurTech PLC (LON:ONDO) Result of Open Offer 96.2% take up from Shareholders
Ondo InsurTech plc (LON: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to confirm that the Open Offer announced on 13 May 2024 has now closed.
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| Anglo American encouraged to maintain investment in North Yorkshire’s Woodsmith mine
The decision by Anglo American PLC to cut investment in the Woodsmith fertilizer project in North Yorkshire has sparked significant concern among local politicians and stakeholders. The FTSE 100 company
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 30th 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, Aminex, Critical
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 30th May 2024
Copper short squeeze fades as COMEX discount narrows MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arc Minerals (ARC LN) – IP survey results used to indicate drill targets in
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| Arrow Exploration Corp reports first-quarter results with revenue more than doubling year-on-year.
Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V: AXL, AIM: AXL, OTC: CSTPF) reported first-quarter results with revenue more than doubling year-on-year, reaching $14.4 million compared to $6.9 million. This growth follows a successful
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| Vinanz Limited (OTCQB: VINZF / AQSE: BTC) Vinanz Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations into Iowa
London, New York, May 30, 2024, Vinanz Limited (US OTCQB: VINZF and AQSE: BTC in London), the publicly listed Bitcoin mining company with US and Canadian Bitcoin mining operations, announces that it will launch a
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BOY, ENQ, ANA, ARCM, INSG, SALT & PMI
Bodycote (BOY), the provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, issues a trading update covering the four-month period from 1 January to 30 April 2024. BOY said it enjoyed
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| Shell and Exxon to Sell £390 Million Worth of North Sea Gas Fields in Exit Strategy
Oil Giants Conclude 60-Year Venture in the British Oil Basin Shell and ExxonMobil are close to finalizing a $500 million (£390 million) deal to sell two gas sites in the
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| Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V:MKA) releases Q1 2024 financial statements
Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM / TSX-V: MKA) released the Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three month period ended 31 March 2024. The reports are available under
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| Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) Director Appointments & Board Changes
Kavango Resources plc (LSE:KAV), the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company, is pleased to announce a restructuring of the board to meet the future commercial needs of the Company. Donald McAlister
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| Oil giant ConocoPhillips acquires rival in a £18 billion deal
US energy giant ConocoPhillips announced this afternoon its plans to acquire competitor Marathon Oil in an all-share transaction valued at $22.5 billion (£17.7 billion), including $5.4 billion in debt. This
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| Petro Matad Ltd (AIM:MATD) Operational Update
Petro Matad Limited, the AIM-quoted Mongolian oil company, provides the following operational update. Key Company Updates Operational Approvals: The Company has received the necessary approvals from the Matad District to
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| Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) Further delays at Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project (“Zulu”)
Zulu Project Update Premier African Minerals Limited provided an update on the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project (“Zulu”), following our announcements on 8 May 2024 and 21 May 2024. ·
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| Sterling has surged to its highest level against the euro in nearly two years
On Wednesday morning, the pound reached its strongest position against the euro since August 2022, climbing by as much as 0.3%. This increase follows several weeks of the pound strengthening
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 29th 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, Aptamer, Bluebird,
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 29th May 2024
Copper rallies alongside base metals as China stockpiles ahead of potential Yuan devaluation MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – US$20m finance agreement to complete
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| Anglo American Denies BHP’s Request for Deadline Extension – The clock is ticking
Anglo American has rejected BHP’s request to extend takeover discussions, citing “no basis” for delaying the deadline. In a statement following BHP’s request this morning, Anglo American said: “BHP has
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| UK Drivers Face Highest Diesel Prices in Europe, Says RAC
UK drivers are paying the highest diesel prices in Europe, according to a new analysis by the RAC. The average price of diesel at UK forecourts is 155p per litre,
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| Boohoo Group Reverses Course on Executive Bonuses Following Investor Backlash
Fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group plc has reversed its decision to seek investor approval for £1 million in bonuses for co-founders Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane, along with chief executive
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CTL, ZPHR, GMET, KMK, CUSN, SBDS, THX & SYS
CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company, advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, inaugurated its Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot plant in the city of Copiapó, Atacama Region, on Thursday
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| UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM:UKOG) Hydrogen Storage Project update: Sumitomo LOS
UK Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: UKOG) is delighted to announce that the Company’s planned strategic Dorset and Yorkshire Hydrogen Storage projects have received a letter of support (“LOS”) from
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| What happened overnight – Wednesday 29th May 2024
On Wall Street, the Nasdaq broke the symbolic 17,000 barrier, closing above it for the first time as AI leader Nvidia reached a record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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| St James’s Place & Ocado set to be axed from FTSE 100
Ocado is at risk of being removed from the FTSE 100 due to a significant drop in its share price, increasing pressure on the company to consider relocating from London
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| Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM:ZPHR) Grant funding from U.S. DOE & drilling update
Award of additional grant funding from U.S. Department of Energy; and, State 36-2R well drilling update Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF), the Rocky Mountain oil and gas company focused on
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| Nasdaq reaches 17,000 as AI boom drives growth
The Nasdaq surged past the 17,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday, driven by a record high from AI favourite Nvidia. Attention is now turning to key inflation data
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| The FTSE 100 on track for worst run in nine months
The FTSE 100 is on track for its worst run in nine months amid a sell-off of blue-chip utilities and gaming giant Flutter. On Tuesday, the index was set to
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| Marula Mining PLC – Assay Results For Manganese Ore at Larisoro
Assay Results For Run-of-Mine Manganese Ore from the Larisoro Manganese Mine in Kenya Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce assay results from
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 28th 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, Atlantic Lithium,
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 28th May 2024
Copper strengthens as China continues to draw in metal and copper concentrates MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Castillo Copper (CCZ LN) – Exploration plan for the ‘Big
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| Bluebird Merchant (LON:BMV) EIA Work Underway at the Batangas Gold Project
Environmental Impact Assessment (‘EIA’) Work Underway At The Batangas Gold Project In The Philippines “The EIA is being conducted to support the submission for the Environmental Compliance Certificate needed to advance
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| The week of 27th-31st May 2024- Focus returns to US after UK Prime Minister announces General Election
Last week UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak triggered a General Election set for 4th July. I was amused by the Evening Standard cartoon of 24th May (below). By Ben Robson
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BKY, BOIL, ORCP, MMM, POW, OBI, XSG, EQT, EEE & UPL
Berkeley Energia (BKY) advised that its wholly owned subsidiary, Berkeley Exploration Limited (BEL), has now filed a Request for Arbitration (Request) for its investments in Spain through its Spanish subsidiary, Berkeley
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| Inspirit Energy Hlds (AIM:INSP) Contract for the supply of goods to EQTEC plc (AIM: EQT)
Inspirit Energy Holdings plc, an AIM-listed developer of micro combined heat and power boilers and waste heat recovery systems, is pleased to announce that it has secured an order to
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| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM: MSMN) US Operations Update
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the hydrocarbon, helium and hydrogen exploration, development, and production company, provides an update on its Stanley project in the US (34.85% to 38.5%
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| EQTEC PLC (AIM:EQT) Equity placement of c. £850,000
EQTEC PLC (AIM: EQT) has announced an equity placement of approximately £850,000, priced at 1.4p per ordinary share, which is an 18% discount from the closing price on May 24th.
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| Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) RC Drilling Underway at Northern Zone Gold Project
RC Drilling Underway at Northern Zone Gold Project 25km ESE of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), is pleased to report that its partner, Riversgold Ltd (ASX:RGL), has commenced
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| Amaroq Minerals Ltd (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Notice of Iceland Capital Markets Day
TORONTO, ONTARIO – May 28, 2024 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development company with a substantial land package of gold and strategic mineral
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| Baron Oil PLC (AIM:BOIL) Procurement of Drilling Rig, Other Services, change of Company name
Baron Oil Plc (AIM: BOIL) is pleased to announce a proposed change of the Company’s name to reflect its strategic focus on gas in South East Asia and an update on operational
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| Share Talk Weekly Mining Sector News Round-Up, Monday 27th May 2024
Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM: SKA), an African-focused mine operator and developer, announced the following updates with respect to a potential acquisition in line with the Company’s growth strategy, together with
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| Tesla investors advised to reject Elon Musk’s proposed $56 billion compensation package.
One of the world’s largest investors has received advice to oppose Elon Musk’s unprecedented $56 billion bonus amidst an impending struggle at Tesla. Vanguard, the second-largest shareholder in Tesla after
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| Thames Water lender races to offload £600m of loans
A significant lender to Thames Water has initiated a rapid sell-off of up to £600 million in debt amidst the looming general election, casting fresh uncertainty on the future of
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| London remains the primary destination for share sales in Europe, despite decrease of IPO’s
London continues to maintain its position as Europe’s premier hub for the sale of shares in publicly listed companies, with a recent surge in secondary deals compensating for a scarcity
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 26th 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, Bushveld, Critical
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| Bank Holiday Review: Baron Oil gearing up for a promising 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 setting
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| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 26th May 2024
AIM Again Author @ZaksTradersCafe The deliberate involuntary euthanasia of the AIM market has of course been going on for years. So much so that my coverage of the process is
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| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 26th 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%,
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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
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| 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,
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| 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
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| 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%,
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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,
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| 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
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