Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 2nd March 2025

According to cybersecurity researchers, north Korean hackers executed the largest cryptocurrency heist in history, stealing $1.5 billion (£1.2bn) in just two minutes. A post-mortem investigation commissioned by cryptocurrency exchange Bybit—recently

The AA has warned that petrol prices remain “uncomfortably close” to their peak levels from the first two years of the Ukraine war despite a global slump in oil prices.

Mark Fairbairn from StockBox Media spoke with Nick Tulloch, Chairman of ECR Minerals plc. ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) provides an update on its ongoing strategy, including developments regarding the potential

The FTSE 100 climbed 0.6%, closing at 8,809.74, just 11 points shy of its all-time high earlier this month. While trade war concerns weigh on markets across the Asia-Pacific region

Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000 on Friday for the first time since November, as concerns of a “full-blown bear market” in cryptocurrencies intensified. Fears of a global trade war, coupled with

While trade war concerns weigh on markets across the Asia-Pacific region and continental Europe, the FTSE 100 defied the downturn, closing 53.5 points higher in London. The FTSE 100 climbed

It’s no longer news that the world is fast shifting from hard currency and centralised finance to digital currency and Defi. Still, not all financial institutions have embraced cryptocurrency, and

Update on potential sale of MGA and Strategic Update: Maximising the Value of Antimony at Bailieston and Tax Loss Monetisation ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the exploration and development company

The FTSE 100 outperformed global markets, rising 0.3% as several companies saw gains following strong annual results. The index was on track for its fourth consecutive day of gains and

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 plc,

US dollar rally suppresses metals prices as Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on China MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below C3 Metals (CCCM CN) – C$10m private placement

China has accused the United States of applying “tariff pressure and blackmail” following President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports. The new tariffs,

Some UK banks have experienced online banking issues on payday for the second consecutive month. Many workers’ salaries are deposited into their accounts on the last working day of the

Roadside (ROAD) announced an update to its 1 October 2024 announcement relating to the partial stake sale of its investment in Cambridge Sleep Sciences to CGV Ventures 1 Ltd. The Company

SQM earn-in agreement receives Namibian Competition Commission Approval Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF), a critical raw materials producer with mining and exploration assets in Namibia, is pleased to announce that

Update on partial sale of Cambridge Sleep Sciences shareholding to CGV Roadside (AIM: ROAD) is pleased to announce an update to its 1 October 2024 announcement relating to the partial

Mark Fairbairn from StockBox Media spoke with Craig Foster, CEO of Ondo InsurTech Plc, about the company’s growing momentum in the U.S. Expanding U.S. Presence: Ondo secured new partnerships, with

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, Agronomics, Celadon,

Gold price slips on profit taking as Indonesia opens new bullion banks MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN) – Review of 2024 exploration at

Investors brace for a potential escalation in Trump’s trade wars. Markets were already on edge ahead of the March 4 deadline for US tariffs on Canada and Mexico and the

Ocado Reports Another Loss as Shares Slide Grocery delivery firm Ocado is facing renewed investor concerns, with its shares tumbling 16% this morning after reporting yet another annual loss. The

Rolls-Royce Resumes Dividend Payments After Strong 2024 Performance UK engineering giant Rolls-Royce has reinstated shareholder dividends for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted its operations. Following a strong

Ocado Group (OCDO): announced Full year results for the 52 weeks ended 1 December 2024. The company said: Strong FY24 results in line with guidance; revenues, profits and cash flows all

Fusion Antibodies plc (AIM: FAB), specialists in pre-clinical antibody discovery, engineering and supply for both therapeutic drug and diagnostic applications, announces that it has been selected to proceed with a new stable

Further to its announcement dated 16 December 2024, the Company is pleased to announce the results of drilling from the Phase 1 Drill Programme at its 100% owned Brunton Pass

** Highly Encouraging Underground Exploration Results and Continued Expansion of Key Mineralized Veins ** TORONTO, ONTARIO – February 27, 2025 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an

Acquisition of Cryostore for up to £3.2 million Immediately earnings enhancing acquisition of bio-storage supplier hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a fast-growing early-stage Contract Research Organisation (“CRO”) and the world leader

BP PLC (LON: BP.) shares dropped as much as 2.2% as the company confirmed its “reset” strategy, which includes increasing oil and gas investment to $10 billion annually while cutting

Looking ahead to 2025, the landscape of Accounts Payable (AP) is poised for further transformation, with invoice approval automation at the forefront of this evolution. The trends we see emerging

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, Blackbird,

US copper futures rally as Trump calls for import tariffs and Chile sees power outage  MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – FY25

Sealand Capital Galaxy and EVOO AI PLC Select Vacuumlabs as Strategic Development Partner for SEA-VOO AI ASIA Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited [LSE: SCGL] and EVOO AI PLC are pleased to

CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, announced that it now expects the ASX listing to launch in April and complete in May. CTL

First assays from Cerro Negro return 20m @ 3.3% Cu and 270g/t Ag from 27m depth Includes 7m @ 5.72% Cu and 490g/t Ag from 31m depth Great Southern Copper

CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, announces that it now expects the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) listing to launch in April

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA (“the Galactica Project”), provides an update following the Blue Star Helium

 Ondine Biomedical Strengthens Leadership Team with the Appointment of Michael Behlke as non-Board CFO & COO Ondine Biomedical Inc. (LON: OBI), a global leader in light-activated antimicrobial treatments, is pleased

WTI (Apr) $70.70 +30c, Brent (Apr) $74.78 +35c, Diff -$4.08 +5c. USNG (Mar) $3.99  -24c, UKNG (Mar) 112.25p +1.71p, TTF (Mar) €46.94 +€0.31. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is down

Bybit, the Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has enlisted top cybersecurity experts to help recover $1.5 billion (£1.2 billion) stolen in what is believed to be the largest single digital theft in

First Class Metals Plc (LSE: FCM), the Canada-focused precious and base metal explorer, with extensive land holdings in northern Ontario, is pleased to announce that, further to the announcement on 18 December

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, Arkle,

Sales of new Tesla vehicles in Europe dropped sharply last month, nearly halving as demand for the U.S. automaker’s cars appeared to wane. The decline comes as CEO Elon Musk

Rare Earth prices climb as Trump looks to secure critical metals MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ajax Resources PLC (AJAX LN) – Acquisition of Puna Metals, Argentina from Bezant

Rome Resources Plc (AIM: RMR) saw its shares rise in early Tuesday trading following the latest results from the Kalayi tin prospect in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which confirmed

Ajax (AJAX), the UK listed special purpose acquisition company with a focus on natural resources announced that the Company has agreed Heads of Terms to acquire Puna Metals S.A., which holds

Operational Update 230% Increase in Net Production Rates since January 2024 Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects, is pleased

Georgina Energy plc, GEX.L, a helium, hydrogen and natural resources development company in Australia, is pleased to publish the scoping study of Hussar, completed by Duncan Seddon & Associates Pty

Vinanz Limited, the London Stock Exchange listed Bitcoin mining company with Bitcoin miners operating in the USA (Indiana, Nebraska, Iowa and Texas) and Canadian (Labrador), announces that it has today fast tracked its expansion plans (as announced

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO, OTCQB: UJOGF) a USA and UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development, exploration and investment company is pleased to announce, further to the RNS dated 29 January 2025, a

WTI (Apr) $70.40 -$2.17, Brent (Apr) $74.43 -$2.05, Diff -$4.03 +3c. USNG (Mar) $4.23 +8c, UKNG (Mar) 110.52p -3.34p, €46.63 -€1.095. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil fell sharply on Friday

Mark Fairbairn from StockBox Media spoke with Aidan Bishop, Interim CEO of Bluebird Mining Ventures (LON: BMV). Due to family reasons, Colin Patterson is immediately stepping down from the Board.

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, Pound/Dollar, Borders,

Shares tumble as the discounter prepares for a £45m earnings hit. B&M has issued a profit warning and announced the departure of its chief executive as Rachel Reeves’ impending tax

Gold holds higher ground as dollar continues to weaken MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ceibo Tech (Private) – appoints Cleve Lighfoot , former head of innovation at

Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc, (LSE: UMR), a mineral exploration and development company exploring for Zinc, Lead, Copper and Silver, is pleased to provide an update on the potential copper exploration and development

First-in-Human Treatment with HG-CT-1 for Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals plc (LSE: HEMO) is pleased to announce the administration of its first-in-human dose of HG-CT-1, its proprietary

(Alliance News) – Keir Starmer is expected to join world leaders in a call hosted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion as the UK

Nostra Terra (AIM: NTOG), an international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on its Pine Mills producing asset in Texas, USA, is pleased to provide the following update.

London, UK – ValiRx Plc (AIM: VAL), a life science company focusing on early-stage cancer therapeutics and women’s health, provides the following update at the conclusion of the Evaluation project from

EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP), an energy transition company, is pleased to announce the progress on its MESH energy storage project. The mission of the UK government is to deliver on its “Clean Power

Capitalised terms used but not otherwise defined in this announcement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Appendix II of the Placing, Subscription and Retail Offer Announcement issued

Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that he is prepared to “immediately” resign as president of Ukraine if it leads to peace or the country’s admission into NATO. During a press conference

UK lenders paid “advance commissions” to car dealers. According to legal filings related to the motor finance scandal, this practice may have incentivised them to push more expensive loans onto

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts include the FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Cirata,

Next week marks the 30th anniversary of the collapse of Barings Bank, the historic City institution brought down by so-called “rogue trader” Nick Leeson. Leeson concealed mounting losses in a

In London, on Friday the FTSE 100 dipped 0.1% to 8,651.18, as economic data revealed a mix of rising retail sales but weakening public finances. Meanwhile, the midcap FTSE 250

UK DOGE(Alliance News) – Ministers are considering scrapping the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator and folding it into the Financial Conduct Authority, Sky News reported on Saturday. Author @ZaksTradersCafe If confirmed,

In mining and resource extraction, innovation plays a crucial role in how companies operate and capitalize on opportunities. Fulcrum Metals, led by CEO Ryan, is making waves by focusing on

It is uncommon for a natural resources company to transition from exploration to production to cash generation within 18 months of going public. Yet, Helix Exploration PLC appears to be

Russian and U.S. officials are set to meet for a second round of talks aimed at finding a resolution to the war in Ukraine. Following their first meeting in over

Thames Water has received a preliminary £7 billion ($8.86 billion) bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure for a majority stake, according to a report by the Financial Times on Friday,

In London, the FTSE 100 dipped 0.1% to 8,651.18, as economic data revealed a mix of rising retail sales but weakening public finances. Meanwhile, the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.4%

According to a leading economist, Rachel Reeves’s tax-hiking Budget has had “a chilling impact on confidence, hiring, and investment. ” Julian Jessop, an economics fellow at the Institute of Economic

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined four major banks—HSBC, Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)—a total of £100.5 million after finding that traders used

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, Arkle Resources,

Gold bounces off record highs as Bessent dismisses Treasury revaluation MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Allied Gold (AAUC CN) – Guidance and resources/reserves update Anglo American (AAL