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

Baker Hughes (BKR.O), a prominent energy services firm, reported that U.S. energy companies decreased the count of oil rigs for the eighth consecutive month in July, while they expanded the

Oil prices experienced a rise on Friday, marking the fifth consecutive week of gains, with investors holding an optimistic view that robust demand and reduced supply will maintain high prices.

Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V: AXL, AIM: AXL, OTC: CSTPF) has announced that the Carrizales Norte 2 (CN-2) well at the Tapir Block project in Colombia could potentially yield 1,400 barrels

WH Ireland Group PLC (AIM: WHI), a small-cap brokerage and wealth management firm, is scrambling to raise a critical £5mln to stay solvent. Each share is offered at an alarming

Businesses are declaring bankruptcy at the swiftest pace since the global financial crisis, with interest rates reaching their pinnacle since 2008. The Insolvency Service reported that insolvencies in England and

Another flash blog as I’m out today but as with yesterday I will comment on Monday if further information etc is received. The Sound and Savannah news is from yesterday,

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, AFC, Canadian, Cap-XX,

Gold slides as dollar strengthens on better US GDP MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bushveld Minerals* (BMN LN) – Enerox update Neometals Ltd (NMT LN) – Quarterly

Sovereign Metals (SVML) provided its quarterly report for the period ended 30 June 2023. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Rio Tinto made an investment of A$40.4 million in

Upland Resources Limited (LSE: UPL) is pleased to announce significant progress in the development of Block SK334 in Sarawak. The Company, together with its joint venture partner in Sarawak, Big

AstraZeneca has reported a stronger-than-anticipated performance in the second quarter, with robust sales from its leading cancer drugs offsetting the decline in Covid vaccine sales. The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant reported

Bushveld Minerals Limited (AIM: BMN), the integrated primary vanadium producer and energy storage solutions provider, announces that VRFB Holdings Limited (“VRFB-H”) has received notice from Garnet Commerce Limited (“Garnet”) regarding its option in Enerox Holdings Limited (“EHL”),

After a tumultuous week, NatWest Group PLC (LSE: NWG) is striving to regain investor confidence with solid dividends, a share buy-back initiative, and robust profits. However, the company warned that

Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), an international project developer, is pleased to provide the following update on activities during Q2 2023, as it advances the development of a portfolio of

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, the AIM traded UK and Ireland focused oil and gas exploration, development, and production company, is pleased to announce that it has assumed operatorship of licence PEDL343, which

Coutts’ CEO has resigned effectively immediately following the private bank’s closure of Nigel Farage’s accounts due to conflicting “values” between Farage’s views and the bank’s stance. Peter Flavel, who took

Travelling can often be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of forethought and the right resources at your disposal, you can travel without breaking the bank.

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, Allergy, Aferian, Amala, Amte,

Only days after jeopardizing worldwide food supplies by withdrawing Russia from the Black Sea grain pact, Vladimir Putin has pledged to provide grain at no cost to six African nations.

Copper rally resumes as traders bet stimulus to coincide with rising seasonal demand MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals* (ADT1 LN) 186p, Mkt cap £328m –

A flash blog today as I’m in London today…As usual further comments etc when I hear it. Author @mgrahamwood Apologies for wordage yesterday, as in the reprint I meant when

Mila Resources PLC (LSE: MILA) alongside its partners, has given Liontown, a major Australian-listed company, an option to probe for lithium on their Katleen Valley licence in Western Australia. Liontown,

Arrow Exploration (AXL), the operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, provided an update on the operational activity at the Carrizales Norte field on the Tapir

Centrica PLC (LSE: CNA), the parent company of British Gas, has reported significant profits for the first half of the year, which has spurred an increase in investment, a raised

Cornish Metals Inc (AIM:CUSN, TSX-V:CUSN, OTC:SBWFF) announced the successful activation of two submersible pumps installed recently in the New Cook’s Kitchen shaft at South Crofty mine, in Cornwall. The associated

Ananda’s ambition is to be a leading provider of high-quality cannabinoid-based medicines for the treatment of complex, chronic inflammatory pain conditions. Highlights • Ananda’s wholly owned subsidiary MRX Medical Limited (MRX)

CN-2 well now on production CALGARY, July 27, 2023 – Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) (“Arrow” or the “Company”), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key

OPTI shares have soared in July. Is it too late to get in, or is the company just getting started? OptiBiotix (LON: OPTI) shares hit my radar a couple of

Amidst the commotion related to NatWest, Wall Street is gearing up for a significant day. A slight dip at the opening bell is anticipated in the US markets, as investors

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, Actual Experience, Aptamer,

Metals pause as investors digest CCP statement and await Fed rate decision MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – DeBeers reports rough diamond sales

SIMEC Atlantis Energy Ltd (AIM:SAE, OTC:SMAYF) shares witnessed a 47% spike as the firm’s restructuring measures started yielding results, as evidenced by the year-end results of 2022. Group losses plummeted

Shares of Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE: RR.) surged by 21% to 186p after the firm elevated its full-year guidance, owing to a robust first-half performance and the successful initiation of

The London freesheet is on the verge of engaging administrators due to its inability to secure a buyer. City AM, a leading London freesheet, is on the verge of entering

hVIVO plc (HVO), the company focused on testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, announced a trading update for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023.

The City Minister is set to interrogate bank heads today over concerns related to account closures based on customers’ political views. This meeting with Andrew Griffith assumes increased importance following

Synergia Energy Ltd (AIM: SYN) is pleased to provide the following update concerning the current workover of the Cambay C-77H well. Workover operations have proceeded according to expectations and commenced

Block Energy plc, the development and production company focused on Georgia, is pleased to announce it has spud its next Project I development well, WR-34Z. WR-34Z Following a detailed review of

Strong first-half performance and record order book On track to deliver full-year guidance and long-term sustainable growth hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), the world leader in testing infectious and respiratory

According to economists, the Bank of England is predicted to increase interest rates three additional times this year, due to ongoing high inflation. A Reuters poll indicates that by the

The United Kingdom is predicted to incur the greatest debt interest payments among developed nations this year, as escalating prices drive up the cost of its inflation-pegged debt. Forecasts from

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, Actual, Aferian, Bradda,

The Board of Synergia Energy Limited (AIM: SYN) is very pleased to announce that it has arranged the funding required for the completion of the Cambay 77H well workover. The

China stimulus talks help risk sentiment ahead of US Fed rate decision Wednesday MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Alphamin Resources (AFM CN) – Operational and financial update

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa-focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce an exploration update for its Karakubis Copper Project (“Karakubis”) in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt (“KCB”).

In the current capital market environment that is risk-averse and has limited small-caps’ access to crucial investment, Aferian PLC (AIM: AFRN) has executed an impressive move. The company, which operates

Hummingbird (HUM) provided a Group operational and trading update for the second quarter of 2023, ending June 30 2023. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Following a strong H1-2023, Yanfolila is well positioned to

N4 Pharma Plc (AIM: N4P), the specialist pharmaceutical company developing Nuvec®, a novel delivery system for cancer treatments and vaccines, announces two operational updates. Granting of further US patent The University

£13.1m contract with the global pharmaceutical client to develop an influenza B virus challenge model hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), the world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products

10 holes were completed for a total of 3,241 metres drilled at Scallywag Paterson South Project maiden drilling campaign completed Underground development at Havieron reaches 2,510 metres Greatland Gold plc

Octopus Energy has unveiled its ambitious plan to channel £15.5 billion into global offshore wind projects and farms by the end of this decade. The firm’s renewable energy division declared

Wheat values surged following Russia’s recent missile assault on the Black Sea port city of Odesa over the weekend, continuing an upward trajectory from a more than 5% increase last

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, Canadian, Cleantech, Caracal Gold,

Growth concerns build up on deteriorating Eurozone PMIs MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Core Lithium (CXO AU) – Shares pull back as production ramp up disappoints Galan

The growth rate of the UK’s private sector has reached its lowest level in six months, a key survey suggests, pointing to the impact of escalating interest rates. The flash

Shares in Upland Resources (LSE: UPL) enjoyed a significant increase of approximately 14% during early trades on Monday. The small-scale explorer announced that it’s in the process of evaluating and

Golden Metal Resources (GMET), a mineral exploration company focused Pilot Mountain Project located within the prolific Walker Lane Mineral Belt in Nevada, USA. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The company announced it has

Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (LSE:COPL, CSE:XOP, OTC:VELXF) is moving forward with a process that could kickstart the development of its Cole Creek property in Wyoming, as indicated by a signed

Ariana Resources PLC (AIM: AAU) has commenced infill and extension drilling at the Kizilcukur site in Turkey’s Kiziltepe sector, following a recent airborne magnetic survey. The survey, combined with historical

Prospex Energy PLC (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects, is pleased to announce that it has launched a new corporate website which

Golden Metal Resources plc (LON: GMET), a mineral exploration company focused on tungsten, lithium, gold, copper and silver within Nevada, USA, announces updates which relate to its 100% owned flagship Pilot

It has been a solid week for small caps in general, with the AIM All-Share Index increasing by 1.9% to 765.79p since the start of the week. Positive inflation data

Lansdowne Oil & Gas (AIM: LOGP) shares dipped 29% during Thursday morning trading as the small Irish oil company announced equity funding of up to £200,000. The plan is to

Cryptocurrency is still alive and thriving, particularly for GSTechnologies Ltd (LSE: GST), a small-cap fintech company based in London that has historically focused on the intricate areas of blockchain 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, Andrada, Blackbird, Cleantech,

By-Elections Author @ZaksTradersCafe It should be the case that everyone, even political journalists, knows that by-elections mean absolutely nothing in the bigger picture. Much as is the case with council

I have already seen serious gains since investing in Ondo — is it time to take some profits, stick, or double down? by Charles Archer As an avid investor in UK

Kodal Minerals (LON: KOD) shares are changing hands for 0.50p, having fallen from its 0.88p high on 21 April 2023. by Charles Archer However, KOD remains significantly higher than when I

Baker Hughes (BKR.O), a leading energy services firm, reported this Friday that U.S. energy companies have continued to decrease the number of operational oil and natural gas rigs for the

The upcoming week promises to be quite eventful, featuring reporting from five of the FTSE 100’s top ten, as well as four of the major US tech conglomerates. In addition,

Production & Revenue Update The Company averaged production of 80,000 therms per day in June and has averaged 92,000 therms per day in the first 18 days of July. As

Valereum Plc, the Gibraltar technology group, is pleased to provide an update on the acquisition of the GSX. We have agreed a revised timetable with the GSX and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (“GFSC”)

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, Ascent Resources, Andrada

Copper rises on China stimulus speculation and lower Western inflation MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Condor Gold* (CNR LN) – La India gold mine offers robust economics

Shares of Ascent Resources PLC (AIM: AST) saw an uptick in Friday morning’s trading following the company’s announcement of an escalated claim against the Republic of Slovenia. The firm declared

Despite engaging in a fierce price war, China’s leading automakers are struggling to meet their electric vehicle (EV) sales objectives in the world’s largest car market. A study conducted by

I3 Energy (I3E), an independent oil and gas company with assets and operations in the UK and Canada, revealed not one, but two TR1s. They revealed that institutional shareholders Premier

Premier African Minerals Ltd (AIM: PREM) announced today that it has reached an agreement with its CEO, George Roach, to receive a loan of up to £1.7 million. This short-term

THG PLC (LSE: THG) has divested two of its subsidiary businesses, accruing approximately £4 million in the process. This includes the sale of ProBikeKit, a provider of cycling gear, to

Filtronic wins €3.7 million payload development project with the European Space Agency Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), the designer and manufacturer of products and sub-systems for the aerospace, defence, telecoms infrastructure and space markets,

Virgin Money UK has notified its employees that one-third of its branches are set to close by the end of this year. The challenger bank, which incorporates Clydesdale and Yorkshire

Helium One Global Ltd’s shares (AIM: HE1, OTCQB: HLOGF) saw a significant rise, nearly doubling in value, in early July following the company’s announcement that it had procured a drilling

UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is pleased to announce that the High Court has today ruled that planning consent for the Company’s conventional gas and hydrogen feedstock project in Surrey,

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, Acuity, Amigo, Alkemy, Alien,

China eyes mortgage support to bolster faltering property sector MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – Pre-Feasibility Study highlights strong potential of Graphite Anode

Shares of Lansdowne Oil & Gas (AIM: LOGP), a micro-cap Irish oil company, fell over 30% in Thursday morning’s trading as the firm announced plans for an equity funding round

Premier African Minerals Limited, provides a further update on both the progress at the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project (“Zulu”) and the Offtake and Prepayment Agreement (“Agreement”) entered into between

Jubilee Metals Group (JLP), a diversified metals processing group, with operations in Africa, published its unaudited Operational Update for the 12 months to 30 June 2023. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The company

Trinity Exploration & Production plc (AIM: TRIN), the independent E&P company focused on Trinidad and Tobago, provides an update on operations for the three-month period ended 30 June 2023 (“Q2 2023” or “the

SHANTA DELIVERS RECORD QUARTERLY PRODUCTION RESULTS Shanta Gold (AIM: SHG), the East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer announces its production and operational results for the quarter ended 30 June

High-Grade Direct Ship Ore confirmed at Sirius Extension, results to support targeted upgrades of Resource classification and conversion of Resources to Reserves Alien Metals Ltd (LSE AIM: UFO), a

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, Ariana, Angle, Cleantech, Cornish,

Gold prices hold higher again as the market loses faith in a September rate hike MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Construction at 23.5%-owned

Zak Mir talks to Oliver Friesen, CEO of Golden Metal Resources, as he runs through the July 2023 Company Presentation for the mineral exploration company focused on tungsten, gold, copper

Argo Blockchain PLC, an international front-runner in cryptocurrency mining (listed on LSE as ARB and on NASDAQ as ARBK), has revealed the successful pricing for the non-pre-emptive placement of new

Cornish Metals Inc. (AIM:CUSN, TSX-V:CUSN, OTC:SBWFF) informed its investors that the company has successfully installed its second submersible pump at the South Crofty tin mine project located in Cornwall, and

Audioboom (BOOM), the podcast company, announced its unaudited half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Author @ZaksTradersCafe The company said that while we have been disappointed with

Pennpetro Energy PLC (LSE: PPP), an independent oil and gas company focusing on production and development in Gonzales County, Texas, USA. Through its 100% subsidiary, Nobel Petroleum USA Inc. (“Nobel”),

Rishi Sunak has successfully negotiated a deal to establish an electric car battery factory in Somerset, committing £500 million in subsidies to Jaguar Land Rover. The automobile company’s parent company,

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, Carclo, Cleantech, Empire,