Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 30th April 2023

Shares of First Republic Bank dropped by up to 54% in extended New York trading due to speculation that regulators would seize the bank, as regional US lenders face challenges

Before collapsing in January, Britishvolt held multiple meetings with the government but was unable to access a promised £100 million public grant. The company, which intended to construct an electric

James Fisher & Sons PLC, a provider of specialized services to the shipping, oil, and gas industries, emerged from its recent slump as investors embraced a new £210 million lending

WTI (June) $74.76 +46c, Brent (June) $78.37 +68c, Diff -$3.61 +22c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $2.35 +23c, UKNG (June)* 91.99p +1.67p, TTF (June)* €39.145 +€0.79. * May expiry Oil price

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) (“Marula” or the “Company’) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to update the market and shareholders on the activities of the Company for

The Norwegian Ministry of Oil and Energy announced on Friday that it plans to nationalize a majority of its gas pipeline network by the time many current concessions expire in

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, Bens Creek Group, Chill

Copper prices hover around six-week lows as China manufacturers slow buying MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Quarterly reports highlights high level of

Bens Creek (AIM: BEN) has announced the completion of the delivery of approximately 44,000 tonnes of coal via four trains to India’s largest steel producer. The coal was delivered to

Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) volumes have surged to a five-week high, contributing to a strong Thursday trading session that resulted in the BTC/USDT pair closing at 3.7%

hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), formerly known as Open Orphan plc, and a global leader in conducting human challenge clinical trials for infectious and respiratory disease products, has announced

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Reabold Resources (RBD), the oil & gas investing company,

US officials are reportedly holding emergency discussions to save First Republic Bank, as attempts by private sector banks to reach a resolution have failed thus far. According to Reuters, the

NatWest Group PLC (LSE: NWG) has reported strong growth in revenue and profit for the first quarter, although competition has led to a decrease in deposits. The FTSE 100-listed lender

Development Finance Corporation (“DFC”) engaged to fund 50% of Project Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) costs by way of a Technical Assistance Grant Highlights: · Blencowe passes key hurdle for engagement

Premier African Minerals Limited, also known as Premier, has provided another update on the progress of the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project. According to George Roach, the CEO of Premier,

WTI (June) $74.30 -$2.77, Brent (June) $77.69 -$3.08, Diff -$3.39 -31c.  Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $2.12 -18c, UKNG (May) 90.32p -3.68p, TTF (May) €38.35 -€0.62.  Oil price Oil fell sharply

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,  Barclays, DG Innovate,

Gold prices little changed ahead of US GDP data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bushveld Minerals* (BMN LN) – First quarter sales boosted by catchup sales of

Novacyt (EURONEXT GROWTH: ALNOV; AIM: NCYT), a clinical diagnostics company, has announced its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2022. Operational highlights include: Completion of the development of

Avacta Group plc, a life sciences company that develops targeted oncology drugs and diagnostics, has dosed the first patient in the US as part of its phase 1 multi-center trial

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Graft Polymer (UK) (GPL), a business focused on the

Bougouni Lithium Project Funding Package  Kodal Minerals, a mineral exploration and development company that focuses on gold and lithium assets in West Africa, has announced an extension of the completion

After analyzing the Cinnabar project and interpreting its 3D seismic data, Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd (AIM: MSMN) has acquired a new lease adjacent to the project in Texas. The

Greatland Gold and Newcrest, its partner, have announced further high-grade intercepts from their drilling campaign at the Havieron mine located in Paterson, Western Australia. The in-fill drilling continues to confirm

Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW),  the London listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its global project portfolio announces results from the recently completed 2022/2023 drilling campaign at the 1,478.6

On Wednesday, shares of First Republic Bank (NYSE: FRC) plummeted over 35%, with trading being paused multiple times due to volatility. Reports of White House officials being unwilling to intervene

WTI (June) $77.07 -$1.69, Brent (June) $80.77 -$1.98, Diff -$3.70 -27c.  Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $2.30 +13c, UKNG (May) 94.0p -1.68p, TTF (May) €38.975 -€0.75 Oil price Oil rolled over

Synergia Energy Ltd (the “Company” or “Synergia”) notes that it has received a non-binding expression of interest for the acquisition of up to 51 per cent. participating interest, and operatorship,

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, African Pioneer, Caerus,

MOU WITH ALTILIUM METALS FOR LITHIUM SULPHATE FEEDSTOCK AND LITHIUM HYDROXIDE OFFTAKE Tees Valley Lithium is pleased to report that it has entered into an MOU with Altilium Metals Limited.

On Wednesday, global markets were unsettled due to the escalating concerns about a possible banking crisis in the US, exacerbating the broader fears of significant risks to the world economy.

Positive US corporate earnings lift risk sentiment MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Alien Metals (UFO LN) –– Hancock ore reserve shows 1.9mt grading 60.2% Fe Bluebird Merchant

Harbour Energy PLC (LSE: HBR) shares rose during early trading on Wednesday following the announcement of new oil discovery in the Mexican coastal waters. The London-based independent producer revealed that

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Alkemy Capital Investments (ALK) reported that TVL has entered

GSK’s shares rose at the opening of trading after the company reported that its Q1 revenue and profits had exceeded expectations, driven by the success of its Shingrix shingles vaccine.

SAB Biotherapeutics’ investigational therapeutic for the treatment of seasonal influenza, SAB-176, has been granted both Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These

According to a statement by Bradda Head Lithium, their recent internal analysis of sonic drilling conducted at the Basin East Extension (BEE) project in Arizona has revealed the existence of

Caracal Gold plc, the expanding East African gold producer with over 1,300,000oz JORC-compliant gold resources, is pleased to announce that Mr Simon Grant Rennick has been formally confirmed as Executive

Deliveroo PLC (LSE: ROO), Just Eat Takeaway.com NV (LSE: JET, NASDAQ: GRUB), and Uber Eats may face fines following the arrest of several of their delivery drivers in London and

Highly prospective Zambian Copper Projects could make TYM undervalued for the high-risk long-term investor. by Charles Archer Tertiary Minerals (LON: TYM) has interests in five solid copper projects that could make

UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is pleased to announce that following completion of an initial 107 metre open hole swab test over the uppermost Hoya limestones, Pinarova-1’s

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, African Pioneer, Arc, Biome,

Metals pull back on concerns over China’s growth MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Ramp up at Quellaveco and improved iron ore and

The FTSE 100 index had a weak start, posting its poorest opening in three weeks, as industrial miners and lenders dragged it down. However, Whitbread’s announcement of a solid quarterly

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Avacta Group (AVCT), a life sciences company, announced its

Activation of First Clinical Trial Site in the U.S OKYO Pharma Ltd, a biotech company focused on ophthalmology, has announced the activation of its first clinical trial site in the

N4 Pharma Plc (AIM: N4P), the specialist pharmaceutical company developing Nuvec®, a novel delivery system for cancer treatments and vaccines, is pleased to provide a further update on its ongoing

Transformational year with record EBITDA underlining strong operational delivery hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO) , (formerly Open Orphan plc) a rapidly growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world

A period of continued significant progress Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a life sciences company developing innovative, targeted oncology drugs and powerful diagnostics , is pleased to announce its unaudited

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to confirm that further to the RNS dated 6 April 2023 and the conversion of all the

WTI (June) $77.87 +50c, Brent (June) $81.66 +56c, Diff -$3.79 +6c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $2.23 -1c, UKNG (May) 96.09p -0.41p, TTF (May) €39.20 -€1.75. Oil price Oil fell last

Bitcoin looks as though it might be at a turning point. Last November, the cryptocurrency reached a low of US $15,476 (£12,519). Right now, it is trading at US $23,000

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, Angle, Caracal, Chill, First

Strong economic data lifts rate hike expectations MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Caledonia Mining (CMCL LN) 1,200p, Mkt Cap £244m – Annual production guidance maintained despite dip

Caracal Gold PLC, the expanding East African gold explorer, developer and producer with over 1,300,000oz of JORC compliant gold resources, intends to publish its quarterly update for the period ended

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Jubilee Metals Group (JLP), a diversified metals processing group,

Pennpetro Energy PLC (LSE: PPP), an independent oil and gas company that focuses on production and development in Gonzales County, Texas, USA, has installed a high-pressure hydraulic tree and surface

Touchstone Exploration Inc’s CEO, Paul Baay, remains optimistic despite the initial disappointment from one of Royston-1X well’s test sections. According to the company’s statement, the test of the deepest and

CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARAGUAIA NICKEL PROJECT REMAINS ON BUDGET AND ON-SCHEDULE  HIGHLIGHTS: · Araguaia Nickel Project Line 1 remains on-schedule for production in Q1 2024 with over 50% of the construction programme completed

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company note that Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc and Egdon Resources plc, as part

One of the rules of the stock market which I believe that fund manager Hugh Hendry came up with is that it is worse to be too early 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, Ananda, Asiamet, Angle,

Overall, the AIM All-Shares Index closed the week down by half a percent, underperforming against the FTSE 100 and FTSE 350 indices, which both closed around half a percent higher.

Several members of Congress sold banking stocks before and during the market turmoil last month, with nine individuals identified so far. Among these were Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat

According to the closely monitored report by energy services company Baker Hughes Co on Friday, U.S. energy firms have added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in

This week is filled with busy results announcements for London-listed companies, with big names like Barclays and NatWest, AstraZeneca and GSK, Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser, as well as US tech

The country is home to some of the world’s largest lithium reserves and sees this move as an opportunity to cash in on the increasing demand for lithium batteries. The

Overall, the AIM All-Shares Index closed the week down by half a percent, underperforming against the FTSE 100 and FTSE 350 indices, which both closed around half a percent higher.