The FTSE 100 closed down 64 points on Friday, or 0.7%, at 9,068, marking its lowest finish since 23 July and pulling back from record highs set just a day earlier.
Banks led the decline, pressured by growing expectations of interest rate cuts, while mining stocks also retreated. The losses came amid a broader European sell-off, driven by renewed concerns over global trade tensions and the outlook for the US economy.
The broad-based retreat highlights rising investor caution ahead of key central bank decisions and potential further disruption in global trade flows.
| Shortwave Life Sciences (AQSE: PSY) £250K Raised, Biotech Meets Digital Assets
StockBox spoke to Shortwave Life Sciences co-founder Stephen Murphy and executive chairman Rolf Gerritsen following the company’s £250,000 fundraise. They discussed the company’s strategic expansion into digital asset management, upcoming |
| Interview: Hamak Gold’s Strategic Shift into Digital Asset Treasury Management
In a recent conversation with Zak Mir, Nick Thurlow, Executive Chairman of Hamak Gold, shared exciting developments at the company following a transformative acquisition of Bitcoin as part of their |
| Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 4th August – 8th August 2025
Week Ahead: Bank of England Rate Cut Anticipated Amid Heavy Corporate Calendar The FTSE 100 closed down 64 points, or 0.7%, at 9,068, marking its lowest finish since 23 July |
| Trump Plans Drastic “Shock and Awe” Sanctions on Russian Exports
Donald Trump is preparing to launch sweeping “shock and awe” sanctions targeting Russian exports, according to a senior Republican lawmaker. Senator Jim Risch, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, |
| Supreme Court Ruling Blocks Car Finance Compensation Claims Worth Billions
Millions of UK drivers will not receive compensation after the Supreme Court ruled against claims of mis-sold car finance, in a landmark judgment that shields major banks from potentially £44 |
| How a Tax Resident Certificate Impacts Your Personal and Business Taxes
Navigating the complexities of international taxation can be challenging for individuals and businesses alike. When moving to a new country or managing income across borders, understanding your tax obligations is |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Friday 1st August 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, American Superconductor, Applied Digital, AtlasClear, Aureus, Cognex, Health In Tech, Impinj, Newegg, Nvni, Silexion, Tesla. Market Overview: S&P 500 |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 1st August 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 1st August 2025
Copper prices continue pull back following Trump tariff news MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aura Energy* (AURA LN) – Offtake and spot sales agreements as FID looms Bellevue |
| Zak Mir talks to Nick Thurlow, Executive Chairman of Hamak Gold
Zak Mir talks to Nick Thurlow, Executive Chairman, Hamak Gold, following the announcement of the acquisition of 20 Bitcoin as part of its broader capital allocation and treasury management strategy. |
| European Markets Tumble to Five-Week Low as Trump Targets Global Trade
European stock markets fell sharply on Friday, hitting five-week lows, after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on global trading partners, including a 39% levy on Switzerland. The |
| First Development Resources plc (AIM: FDR) Drilling Contractor Appointed for Wallal Project
First Development Resources plc (AIM: FDR) a UK based, Australian focused exploration company with mineral interests in Western Australia and Australia’s Northern Territory, is pleased to announce that it has |
| Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET, OTCQX:GMTLF) Pilot Mountain Porphyry Copper Results
Pilot Mountain Porphyry Copper Results Geochemical Results Confirm Significant Cu-Mo Footprint Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET, OTCQX:GMTLF), a strategic mineral exploration and development company focused in Nevada, USA, is pleased to announce rock |
| Helix Exploration Appoints Keith Spickelmier as Chair
Helix Exploration Appoints Keith Spickelmier as Chair as Company Enters Production Phase Helix Exploration PLC (AIM: HEX, OTCQB: HHEXF) has appointed Keith Spickelmier as its new non-executive chair, effective immediately, |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: V3TC, BRES, GMET, CLAI, PRD, VLRM & ECR
The Times: President Trump has unveiled new tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners including Brazil, Canada, India and Taiwan in the latest escalation of his global trade war. Late |
| Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC) Fundraise, Directorate Change & Advisory Board
Subscription with Strategic Investor Placing to raise £2 million Broker Fee Shares Directorate Change Bitcoin Advisory Board Vaultz Capital: From Helium to Bitcoin – A Bold Strategic Shift on AQSE |
| ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) Directorate change
ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, announces that Mike Whitlow has stepped down as Managing Director, effective immediately, to focus on his |
| Scotland approves construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm
The Scottish government has approved the development of what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, located 38km off Scotland’s east coast. The Berwick Bank Wind Farm, planned for |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Thursday 31st July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, BioNexus, Biohaven, FTAI, Global Industrial, iSpecimen, Safe and Green, Smart Digital, SuperX, 707, and Top Wealth. Market Overview: S&P |
| ECR Minerals Executive Chairman Nick Tulloch Update’s on Drilling for Gold in Queensland Australia
ECR Minerals Executive Chairman Nick Tulloch speaks to StockBox about the company’s active gold exploration at the Blue Mountain project in Queensland. The team is rapidly advancing its drilling program, |
| Grocery Delivery: What Stores Need to Know
The fast-paced life in the modern world forces customers to seek the most convenient and efficient ways to purchase products. Today, no one wants to waste extra time going to |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 31st July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Alkemy, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 31st July 2025
Blood on street as Trump exempts refined copper from 50% tariff MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Government approval for transfer of |
| Alkemy Capital Investments plc (LON: ALK) FEED Funding and Equity Funding Proposal from Ara Partners
Alkemy Capital Investments plc (LSE: ALK) (JV2: FRA), the holding company of Tees Valley Lithium Ltd (“TVL”), is pleased to announce that it has secured full financing for the FEED |
| Rolls-Royce Market Value Surges Past £90bn as Shares Hit Record High
Rolls-Royce shares have jumped 10.5% in early trading, propelling the company’s valuation above £90 billion for the first time. Closing at around £83 billion last night, today’s sharp rise pushes |
| Abingdon Health plc (AIM: ABDX) c. US$2.5m companion diagnostic test contract win
c. US$2.5m companion diagnostic test contract win Full CDMO service contract for development, scale-up, technical transfer, manufacture and full regulatory support York, U.K. 31 July 2025: Abingdon Health plc (AIM: ABDX), |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: LFT, ALK, ABDX, PALM, SAAS, RKH, WNX, APTA, LSEG, RR, BTC, NXT, CLBS, SJP & THRU
Lift Global Ventures (AQSE:LFT), an investment company focused on financial media, technology, and related sectors, announced it will invest in artificial intelligence (“AI”) as part of its existing investment policy. Author |
| CQG Trading: Advanced Tools for Professional Traders
Professional traders face critical challenges in today’s volatile markets: executing strategies across multiple asset classes, analyzing vast data volumes, and making split-second decisions. These demands require institutional-grade tools providing sub-millisecond |
| Rockhopper Exploration PLC (AIM:RKH) $140 million equity raise for Sea Lion oil field in the Falklands.
Rockhopper Exploration PLC (AIM: RKH) has announced a $140 million equity raise to support Phase 1 development of the Sea Lion oil field in the Falklands. Shares will be issued |
| Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN) Q2-2025 Selva Activity Report and General Operational Update
Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investing company focused on European gas and power projects, provides the following update on operations at its three main assets, the Viura |
| London BTC Company Limited (BTC:L & VINZF:US) Bitcoin Mining Operations Surpass 1,000 Miners
BTC.L’s North American Bitcoin Mining Operations Surpass 1,000 Miners London BTC Company Limited, the London Stock Exchange Main Market-listed bitcoin treasury company with active mining operations across the United States and Canada, is |
| Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM) Winston Tailings Assays
Winston Tailings Assays Confirm Gold, Gallium, Silver, Zinc, Copper & Cobalt Tailings Sample Assay Results Exceed Expectations Panther Metals Plc (LSE: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in |
| Fed Holds Rates Steady, Rejects Trump’s Call for Immediate Cut
The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates unchanged, defying calls from Donald Trump for an immediate cut. In a statement, the Fed said:“The unemployment rate remains low, and labour |
| Fed Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged Despite Trump’s Call for Major Cuts
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged this evening, resisting calls from Donald Trump for aggressive cuts to borrowing costs. Trump used the release of |
| London Airspace Closed Due to Technical Fault
All flights grounded at London airports. All air traffic in and out of London has been halted following a major technical failure. Eurocontrol, the EU-wide air traffic agency, confirmed that |
| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Angus Energy, Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas, Petro Matad, Serica Energy, Zephyr Energy & finally
WTI (Sep) $69.21 +$2.50, Brent (Sep) $72.51 +$2.47, Diff -$3.30 -3c. USNG (Sep)* $3.14 +3c, UKNG (Aug) 83.7p +3.19p, TTF (Sep) €35.15 +€1.235. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of the USNG |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Wednesday 30th July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Expro, GIBO, HWH, Moleculin, Newegg, Rich Sparkle, Scantech, Shineco, Safe and Green, SuperX, and Salarius. Market Overview: S&P 500 |
| Panther Metals (LON: PALM) Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Update
Panther Metals is moving away from traditional equity raises and embracing a bitcoin-backed equity issuance model. Darren explains how this innovative approach allows crypto investors—particularly in Dubai—to exchange their Bitcoin |
| Vault Ventures (AQSE: VULT) Plans Expansion Through Strategic Acquisition
Heads of Terms Signed for the Proposed Acquisition of Kingbridge Capital Vault Ventures PLC (AQSE: VULT), the London-based blockchain and fintech company, has announced it has signed an agreement to |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 30th July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Arkle, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 30th July 2025
Copper suffers as China politburo policy meeting disappoints MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – MoU for feedstock and product offtake from Ferrandina Plant |
| Fulcrum Metals Raise £1.29M To Progress Gold Resource and Recovery
In this exclusive StockBox interview, Fulcrum Metals CEO Ryan Mee discusses the company’s successful £1.29 million capital raise, backed by Metals One and other sophisticated mining investors. Ryan breaks down |
| Zephyr Energy Expects ‘Prolonged Period of Positive News’, Says Chair
Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM: ZPHR, OTCQB: ZPHRF) chair Rick Grant has said he anticipates “a prolonged period of positive news flow” as the company advances its Utah assets and develops |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CMET, ARK, GDWN, PALM, CUSN, AST, ECO, FMET, ZEN, FOXT & HAMA
Yesterday, Capital Metals (CMET), a mineral sands company approaching mine development stage at the high-grade Taprobane Minerals Project in Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Strand Hanson Limited as its Nominated Adviser |
| Fulcrum Metals PLC (LON: FMET) Oversubscribed subscription to raise £245,010
Oversubscribed further subscription to raise £245,010 Update re. Convertible Loan Note and Related Party Transaction Fulcrum Metals PLC, the AIM-quoted company pioneering the use of innovative technology to recover precious |
| The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8) Bitcoin Purchase
The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London listed technology company, announces the purchase of additional Bitcoin as part of “The 10 Year Plan” |
| Hamak Gold Limited (LON: HAMA) Acquisition of Bitcoin and Strategic Partnership with Archax
Hamak Gold Limited (LSE: HAMA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 20 Bitcoin as part of its broader capital allocation and treasury management strategy. This move marks the Company’s first foray |
| Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM) Bitcoin Strategy Update: No Capital Raise
Panther Metals Plc (LSE: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to provide an update on the Bitcoin strategy as the Company refines the treasury |
| Zak Mir takes a charting look at the USA Chartbreakers – Tuesday 29th July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Adial, Avalon, ALX, Connexa, Elong, Loop, Nvni, RedCloud, Scilex, Stem, Skycorp, Upland. Market Overview: S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 29th July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Alkemy, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 29th July 2025
Gold holds lower levels as dollar rallies on EU trade deal MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Crafted by humans, with minor assistance from Google AI Anglo American |
| Switch Metals plc (LON: SWT) AGM Statement, Operational Update & TVR
AGM Statement, Operational Update, Issue of Shares to Consultant and Total Voting Rights Switch Metals plc (LSE: SWT), the ethically-sourced tantalum-focused mining company with assets located in Côte d’Ivoire, announces an |
| Shortwave Life Sciences PLC (AQSE: PSY) £250k Fundraising, New Directors & Review
£250,000 Placing at £0.0025 per share Appointment of Company Directors and Adviser Comprehensive Business Review to Drive Company Repositioning Shortwave Life Sciences PLC (AQSE: PSY) listed on the Aquis Stock |
| Trump accuses Starmer of wrecking North Sea industry with heavy taxation.
Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Sir Keir Starmer’s North Sea energy policy, accusing the Labour Government of squandering a “treasure chest” of oil and gas resources. In a |
| Panther Metals (LON: PALM) Confirms High-Grade Nickel & PGEs at Awkward Target
Panther Metals CEO Darren Hazelwood joins StockBox Media to discuss newly released assay results from historic drill core at the Awkward Target, part of the Obonga Project in Ontario, Canada. |
| Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) First Day of Dealings for First Development Resources
Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW), the London-listed exploration company with a global project portfolio, is pleased to announce that First Development Resources PLC (“FDR”) will commence trading on AIM |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AZN, HEMO, POW, FDR, GMET, BZT, GGP, PR1, EPP, JET2, FTC & BARC
The Times: FTSE 100 drugs giant AstraZeneca (AZN) has posted better-than-expected interim results boosted by strong sales of key cancer, heart and kidney disease drugs. Operating profit rose 23 per cent to $7.18 |
| Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP | AIM: GGP) Quarterly Activities Report – June Quarter 2025
Greatland joins the ASX as a leading Australian gold-copper producer June quarter caps a transformational FY25 with more than $600 million cash flow from operations generated in just seven months, |
| EnergyPathways Raises £400,000 Through Fundraising to Support Energy Storage Project
EnergyPathways PLC (AIM: EPP), the AIM-listed energy transition company, has raised £400,000 via a share placing and director subscription, as it continues to seek additional funding. Of the total, £310,000 |
| Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM) Obonga Project: Awkward PGE and Nickel Assay Results
Panther Metals Plc (LSE: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to announce the assay results from the resampling of historical drill core into the |
| Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1) $1 Million Placing to Expand Lightning Network
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1), the AI, data and marketing services group, is pleased to announce a $1 million (£750,000) placing to support the expansion of its Pr1bit cryptocurrency |
| hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO) Proposed appointment of Chair
hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service Contract Research Organisation and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, announces the appointment of Shaun Chilton as Non-Executive Chair, subject to successful completion of |
| Wall Street Opens at Record Highs Following New Trade Agreement
Wall Street Opens at Record Highs Amid US-EU Trade Optimism, But Big Tech Earnings Loom The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened at fresh record highs on Monday, lifted by optimism |
| Zak Mir talks to Malcolm Palle, Executive Chairman of Coinsilium Group Limited
Coinsilium’s Strategic Approach to Bitcoin Treasury Management Zak Mir talks to Malcolm Palle, Executive Chairman of Coinsilium, as the Aquis-quoted digital asset investor and venture builder provides an update on |
| Eurasia Mining PLC (LON: EUA) West Kytlim Operation Update and AIX Progress
Eurasia Mining PLC, the iridium, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium and gold mining company is pleased to announce an update on West Kytlim operations. Highlights: · West Kytlim is the world’s |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 28th July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Alien, |
| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 28th July 2025
China focus on cutting over production and excessive competition leading to closure of mines MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Crafted by humans, with minor assistance from Google |
| Kavango Resources plc (LON: KAV) Technical Update – Hillside Structural Report
Kavango Resources plc (LSE:KAV), the Southern Africa focused metals exploration and gold production company, is pleased to present a Technical Update on the ongoing structural work on the Hillside Project |
| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: CMET, SAG, PRE, COIN, AEG, WSG, AJAX, SWC, SOLG, AVCT, SVML, CTAI, AFRN, UFO, BMV, OPTI, EKF & KOO
Capital Metals (CMET), a mineral sands company approaching mine development stage at its high-grade Taprobane Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, announce it has received the second set of drill assay |
| Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) Announces Agreement to Sell Coris Bioconcept SRL
Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT), a life sciences company developing innovative, targeted oncology drugs, today announced the sale of Coris Bioconcept SRL (“Coris”) to 3B BlackBio Dx Ltd for an upfront cash consideration of £2.15 Million |
| Mendell Helium (AQSE: MDH) Directorate Change
Mendell Helium is pleased to announce that John Brown has been appointed as a Non-executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 August 2025. John has more than 25 years |
| The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8) Subscription Tranche Update – £19.7m Proceeds
The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London listed technology company, announces that 6,057,914 new Ordinary Shares have been placed from the current tranche |
| Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE: COIN | OTCQB: CINGF) Forza! Bitcoin Treasury Update
Gibraltar, 28 July 2025 – Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE: COIN | OTCQB: CINGF), the Aquis quoted digital asset investor and venture builder, is pleased to provide an update on its Bitcoin |
| Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) Research Agreement with Jomo Kenyatta University
Collaborative Research and Academic Agreement with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to |
| Trump Announces EU Trade Deal with Reduced Tariffs After Scottish Summit
Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with the European Union following a brief summit with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his golf resort in Scotland. |
| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 27th July 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, Alkemy, |
| Stock Focus: Boku Inc (LON:BOKU) “Ripe For Takeover” Trading Update / New 330p Price Target
Last month, Boku was covered here as a company which is “ripe for takeover” in a Stock Focus special Author @ZaksTradersCafe A month on, the shares have rise from 195p |
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 27th July 2025
The Stock Market vs The Real World Author @ZaksTradersCafe One of the best things regarding the whole concept of the stock market over hundreds of years, is that way that |
| Crypto Deregulation: A Shortcut to Innovation or Another Crisis?
Financial deregulation is back in vogue. In the ongoing quest for economic growth, even Chancellor Rachel Reeves has embraced the trend. In her recent Mansion House speech, she argued that |
| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 27th July 2025
AIM All-Share edges higher as FTSE 100 breaks new ground It was a subdued week for the AIM All-Share, which inched up 0.3% to 775.94. In contrast, the FTSE 100 gained 1.3%, breaking through the 9,000-point |
| Greatland Gold: From Junior Explorer to ASX Contender
It has been a long road from the early days of speculative exploration on the AIM market to the moment Greatland Resources (GGP), formerly Greatland Gold, made its debut on |
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 26th July 2025
AIM All-Share edges higher as FTSE 100 breaks new ground It was a subdued week for the AIM All-Share, which inched up 0.3% to 775.94. In contrast, the FTSE 100 |
| Lindsey Oil Refinery to Close After Collapse of Owner Prax Group – 625 Jobs Lost
The Lindsey oil refinery in Lincolnshire is set to shut down after efforts to secure a buyer failed, following the sudden collapse of its owner, Prax Group, and the disappearance |
| Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 28th July 2025 – 1st August 2025
Markets brace for busy earnings week ahead of Trump’s 1 August tariff deadline The week ending 1 August is set to be one of the busiest of the season, with |
| Vaultz Capital (AQSE:V3TC) From Helium to Bitcoin – A Bold Strategic Shift on AQSE
Vaultz Capital plc, now trading under the ticker V3TC, has undergone one of the more striking pivots seen on the Aquis Exchange in recent years. Previously known as Helium Ventures |

