Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 4th January 2026

2025 was a strong year for many precious metals stocks, driven by the sustained rally in the price of gold and silver, both of which reached multi-year highs. Demand for coal

Donald Trump announced that the United States carried out air strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, flying them out of the country. According to Trump,

Gold prices could climb above $5,100 an ounce in 2026, according to analysts at RBC Capital Markets, who argue the metal’s role as a hedge and portfolio diversifier was further

2025 was a year where narrative began to separate from delivery across the AIM and Aquis energy space. In several cases, long-dated assets moved closer to sanction or first production,

China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles. Earlier this week, Tesla took the unusual step of releasing sales guidance ahead of its official

Yellow weather warnings have been issued as wintry conditions move south-eastwards across England and Wales. Rail passengers have been warned not to travel as snow and ice disrupt transport across

2025 was a strong year for many precious metals stocks, driven by the sustained rally in the price of gold and silver, both of which reached multi-year highs. Demand for coal

WTI (Feb) $57.42 -53c, Brent (Mar)* $60.85 -6c, Diff -$3.65 +27c*. USNG (Feb) $3.69 -28c, UKNG (Feb)** 75.0p +2.11p, TTF (Feb) €28.46 +€28.46 +€0.385. *Expiry of Brent February contract. **Expiry

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,

Final Results for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 Notice of Annual General Meeting & Board Change  Revenues Up, Gross Profit Up, Operating Costs Down Tap Global Group plc (AIM:

Copper strong amid wider base metals rally as miners enjoy positive start to 2026 MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Galantas Gold* (GAL LN) – Transformational acquisition of

Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) said Executive Director Andrew Scott has purchased 45,000,000 ordinary shares at 0.04p per share, with the transactions completed on 29 and 30 December 2025. Following the

BBC: The FTSE 100 index has climbed above 10,000 points for the first time, passing a significant stock market milestone, on the first trading day of the year. Shares included in

The FTSE 100 has kicked off the new year on a positive note, though markets are still firmly in holiday mode. Early trading saw the blue-chip index climb 73 points

Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM: SEE, OTC: SEEMF) has announced the creation of a dedicated Future Mobility Group to support the full lifecycle of autonomous vehicle programmes for both existing and

Jubilee Metals Group Plc has completed the disposal of its South African chrome and PGM operations to One Chrome (Pty) Ltd, with the second and final cash instalment of US$10

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, announces the issue of new ordinary shares of 0.001 pence each in ECR (the “Ordinary

Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, provides an update on the Company’s proposed acquisition (“Acquisition”) of the Zambian mining and exploration company, Leopard Exploration

Oil prices are heading toward their steepest annual decline since the pandemic-driven collapse of 2020, as fears grow that a persistent supply glut is overwhelming global crude markets. The downturn

Avacta (AIM: AVCT) has enjoyed a strong recovery in sentiment during the second half of 2025, with the share price rising from around 30 pence in early July to 58.00 pence

2025 was the year AIM showed its resilience, rising nearly 10pc after enduring years of higher interest rates in the wake of the pandemic and continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

StockBox spoke to Eddy Travia, CEO and co-founder of Coinsilium Group (AQSE: COIN), about the company’s strong 2025 performance and outlook for 2026. ➡️ 2025 saw a landmark rise in

The Year Ahead Author @ZaksTradersCafe Zakstraderscafe’s stock for 2026 is one that I approach with even more trepidation than usual, given how, during 2025, the amount of abuse and defamation

Wall Street has opened the final trading day of the year on a cautious note, with early losses across the major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 71

Britain’s stock market has chalked up its strongest annual performance since the aftermath of the financial crisis. The FTSE 100 closed the final trading session of the year slightly lower,

Precious metals continue to pull back in high volatility trading as dollar edges higher MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below East Star Resources (EST LN)– Assay results from

West Coast Silver A$3.2m Placement to Fund 2026 Exploration at Elizabeth Hill Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to advise that its joint

The London stock market is closing out its strongest year since the aftermath of the global financial crisis at record levels. 2025 has been an exceptional year for the FTSE

VMS Drilling Update Results from Verkhuba Confirm Deep Mineralisation   East Star Resources Plc (LON: EST), the Kazakhstan-focused gold and base metals explorer, is pleased to provide an update on

The biotechnology market has delivered a mixed landscape in 2025, shaped by shifting investor sentiment, ongoing regulatory pressures, and the continued search for differentiated clinical assets. Against this backdrop several

Harbour Energy PLC (LON: HBR) has been formally appointed operator of the Zama oil project offshore Mexico, following approval by Mexico’s Ministry of Energy (SENER) and agreement from the project’s

CleanTech Lithium PLC (“CleanTech Lithium” or the “Company”) End-of-Year Message from CEO CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt: T2N), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile

KR1 plc (LON: KR1) is pleased to provide an unaudited update on its income from digital assets and its largest holdings as at 30 November 2025. Income from Digital Assets

A structural shock is hitting the global silver market Global silver markets are entering a period of acute stress, driven less by speculation than by tightening physical supply and rising

WTI (Feb) $58.08 +$1.34, Brent (Feb) $61.94 +$1.30, Diff -$3.84 -4c. USNG (Feb)* $3.99 -1c, UKNG (Jan) 75.25p -0.64p, TTF (Feb)* €27.995 +€0.055. *Denotes January contract expiry. Author @mgrahamwood Oil

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,

Gold stabilises following precious metals profit-taking sell-off MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) – Sale of Eclipse Gold Asset Goldstone Resources* (GRL LN) –

Westminster Group PLC (AIM: WSG) shares fell on Tuesday after it announced that its audited annual accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 will not be completed by 31

ECR now owns a turn-key gold mining operation in Queensland ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce that, further

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, the AIM quoted West Africa, UK and Ireland focused oil and gas exploration, development and production company, is pleased to announce that its associated

Eurasia Mining (EUA) late Monday said it has agreed to sell its West Kytlim mining operations in the Urals to a Russian company for USD9 million, saying the decision reduces the

London’s stock market has opened slightly higher, though there is still little sign of the traditional “Santa rally” in the City. The FTSE 100 index is up 10 points, or

Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM: ZPHR, OTCQB: ZPHRF) has released a year-end update reporting higher hydrocarbon production from its non-operated portfolio in the third quarter of 2025. Average net production increased

Empire Metals Limited (AIM: EEE | OTCQX: EPMLF), the AIM-quoted and OTCQX-traded exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement for its 75% interest in

Gold and silver prices slid sharply as turbulence hit precious metal markets, with silver suffering its steepest one-day fall since the Covid pandemic. Spot silver dropped 11% on Monday to

Defence Holdings Announce New National Security Pillar & Strategic Collaboration with Gloucestershire Police Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT), the UK-listed sovereign defence software company, announces the launch of it’s national

In May this year, we examined the Falklands energy landscape in an article that focused on the geological potential of the North Falkland Basin and the long-standing political overhang that

Copper is poised to record its largest annual price increase in more than 15 years as traders respond to mounting concerns over global supply shortages. The metal, which serves as

Used electric vehicle prices in the UK have fallen sharply, dropping by around £14,000 in just three years as cheaper Chinese models flood the market. According to data from Cazoo,

Synergia Energy Ltd has confirmed the outcome of its General Meeting, with mixed results shaping the company’s next phase. Shareholders approved Resolution One, enabling Synergia to proceed with the Sale

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,

Copper ($12,421/t) hits news highs on looming 2026 deficit and wider base metals rally MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Copper ($12,421/t) hits news highs on looming 2026

Tooru (TOO), an AIM listed company focused on the branded health and wellness sector, provided a pre year end trading update. The Group has just completed a refinancing of the debt

A subdued start to the final trading week of the year saw UK blue-chips open slightly lower, with the FTSE 100 slipping 5 points to 9,866.08. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index

As the final trading week of the year gets underway, the rally in precious metals is showing little sign of fading, even after bouts of profit-taking. Silver, platinum and palladium

The FTSE 100 is set to open the post-Christmas session modestly higher, with futures pointing to an 8-point gain at 9,878.68, taking its lead from a strong finish to the

Panthera Resources PLC (AIM: PAT), the gold exploration and development company with assets in India and West Africa, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the half-year ended 30

Audioboom Group (AIM: BOOM) has delivered one of the more quietly compelling re-ratings on AIM in 2025. The share price has risen steadily from around 281 pence in mid-July to

Zak Mir looks at some of the best moving stocks of 2025, especially those that look set to be the momentum trades for 2026. They include Aptamer, ACG Metals, Cloudbreak,

The FTSE 100 slipped into the red on the final trading day before Christmas, as hopes of a Santa rally faded and the market closed lower. London’s blue-chip index finished down

A Blue Chip 2025 Author @ZaksTradersCafe While one might be fretting regarding all part of the UK stock market, it is difficult to get out the violins when look at

It is a common occurrence for market crashes not to be treated as part of the regular headlines; they are, however, a consistent element of the stock exchange. For the

For some, the festive period is a chance to reflect on the year just gone. For others, it is a moment to start positioning for what comes next. With that

The FTSE 100 has slipped into the red on the final trading day before Christmas, with hopes of a Santa rally fading as the market closed lower. London’s blue-chip index

British companies that rushed into the Bitcoin boom have collectively lost almost £80m after a sharp slump in the cryptocurrency’s price. UK-listed firms have spent more than £360m buying Bitcoin

Silver surged past the $75-per-ounce mark for the first time on Friday, with gold and platinum also hitting fresh all-time highs as expectations of US interest-rate cuts and rising geopolitical

There is one market indicator with an unusually strong track record: it has preceded every US recession since 1950, with no confirmed false signals. It flashed ahead of downturns in

What a year it’s been! Author Charles Archer I’ll be covering the macro in my picks for 2026 on 1 January, but safe to say, this year’s been one to

Pulsar Helium (AIM: PLSR) has had a lively few months, and anyone watching the chart will have noticed it. The share price jumped from about 22 pence on 17th September

Christmas: a time for pensions and tax returns? While financial markets are shut and most businesses are closed on Christmas Day, it seems money is still very much on some

Another year on AIM is drawing to a close, and with it comes a familiar reminder: backing the market’s smallest companies is not for the faint-hearted — but the rewards

The cryptocurrency market has encountered significant headwinds throughout 2025, with Bitcoin substantially underperforming traditional safe-haven assets. Whilst gold has surged by 70% in dollar terms, bitcoin has declined by 6%,

WH Smith will claw back just over £1.5m in cash and shares from its former chief executive and finance director, and has cut future bonus payments following an accounting scandal

Fashion retailers are leaning hard on early discounting this year after a mild autumn and winter blunted demand for seasonal clothing. Chains including New Look, Boohoo and Sports Direct are

The FTSE 100 has slipped into the red on the final trading day before Christmas, with hopes of a Santa rally fading as the market closed lower. London’s blue-chip index

Gold, silver, platinum and copper break new high as US dollar weakens against Yuan MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Have a happy Christmas European Metals Holdings (EMH

Roadside Real Estate PLC (AIM: ROAD) has agreed a binding deal to acquire Gardner Retail Ltd for an estimated net consideration of £17.8 million, a transaction the company said will

Mirriad Advertising PLC (AIM: MIRI, OTCQX: MMDDF) shares jumped 18% in early trading after the company confirmed receipt of a £346,000 research and development tax credit from HM Revenue &

Oil prices have climbed to their highest level in two weeks, supported by signs of robust US economic growth and renewed concerns over potential supply disruptions linked to Venezuela and

PipeHawk plc (AIM: PIP) has agreed to sell its entire issued share capital in Utsi Electronics Limited to Leidi Global Supply Limited for £1.0 million in cash. The deal is

Copper prices have surged to record levels, capping their strongest annual performance in more than a decade as supply fears, tariff risks and long-term demand trends collide. On a year-to-date

Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Gold has surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time ever on

Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to provide a review of Company activities and progress during 2025 and the positive

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed technology company and the UK’s largest publicly traded company holding Bitcoin on its balance sheet, announces

Defence Holdings Agrees Appointment of Chief Executive Officer Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT), the UK-listed defence technology group, is pleased to confirm that it has agreed the appointment of a

Minimalist living has become more popular than ever. People are tired of cluttered spaces and complicated routines. When it comes to wellness and supplements, this minimalist mindset is changing how

In this London studio interview, CEO Charlie Faulkner provides a comprehensive overview of Edge Mode Inc. (OTC: EDGM), trading at $0.025, $59M market cap for a retail investor audience. He

Every major financial collapse of the last century has followed the same five-stage sequence. It happened in 1929, 1987, 2000, and 2008. Today, those stages are visible again. For investors,

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,

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) said it is targeting first alluvial gold production in 2026, following the expected completion of its acquisition of the Raglan project before the end of

Receipt of GMI Underwritten Placing Proceeds Company Operations TechFinancials, Inc. (AQSE: TECH), is pleased to announce that it has received the £250,000 proceeds from the placing announced on 18 September 2025

Gold, silver and copper hit record highs as dollar sinks on rate cut expectations and Yen strength MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN)

Fiinu Plc (BANK), the fintech group and creator of the Plugin Overdraft®, announced an operational update in respect of continued progress on its Plugin Overdraft® white-label partnership with Conister Bank Limited,

Year-End Operational Update Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) is pleased to provide a year-end operational update following a highly active period across its Colorado portfolio. Last week marked two major

Denise Coates, the billionaire founder and chief executive of Bet365, took home at least £280m in pay and dividends in 2025, despite a sharp fall in the gambling group’s profits.

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) said it has received a Writ of Execution from JR Goddard Contracting at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe, relating to the

Launch of updated website and change of registered office ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce the launch of

Finalising Strategic Technology Partnership to Support Quantum Strategy Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT), the technology development company focused on advanced and frontier technologies, provides an update on progress on its

First Class Metals PLC the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to announce the successful completion of

The FTSE 100 is set for a muted open on Tuesday, hovering just below flat, even as gold pushed to another record high overnight. London’s blue-chip index has been called