Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 4th May 2025

Deliveroo employees are set for a £65 million windfall as the company moves toward a £2.7 billion sale to US rival DoorDash. The American food delivery giant, valued at $80

The Victim PrinceUnder the 70-year reign of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth, it could be said that she rarely put a foot wrong in her day job, bolstering the monarchy

US Risks Recession as Economy Contracts Under Tariff Pressure The United States faces a growing risk of recession after official data revealed the economy contracted in the first quarter of

The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 index closed higher on Friday, extending its longest-ever streak of gains. The UK’s leading stock index closed 1.17% higher on Friday, while the FTSE 250, which

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% at its meeting next Thursday. However, economists remain divided over whether the Monetary

Avacta Group plc (AVCT) is a life sciences company developing next-generation cancer therapies that deliver powerful anti-tumour payloads directly to the tumour site. The company has recently pivoted to focus entirely

A May interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve is “clearly off the table,” according to JPMorgan, despite renewed pressure from Donald Trump for looser monetary policy. Bruce Kasman, the

The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 index closed higher on Friday, extending its longest-ever streak of gains. The UK’s leading stock index closed 1.17% higher on Friday, while the FTSE 250,

TikTok has received a €530 million (£450 million) fine from Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) due to concerns over its handling of user information. Additionally, the company has been instructed

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, Asiamet,

Copper continues to flow out of LME warehouses as US premiums attract flow  MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) –Updated Presentation shows key upcoming

Altona (LSE: REE), a resource exploration and development company focused on critical raw materials in Africa, announces that Cedric Simonet, Chief Executive Officer, will provide a live presentation relating to the

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals plc (LSE: HEMO) is pleased to announce that the second patient has been successfully treated as part of the Company’s ongoing Phase I clinical trial of HG-CT-1, its

Reform beat Labour by six votes in the Runcorn by-election, with Labour apparently putting this down to the government not moving fast enough on delivering change. This rather misses the

Italy: Selva Malvezzi Production Concession Q1 2025 Activity Report Steady Gross Production and Revenues Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investment company focused on European gas and power

Asian markets surged today after China announced it was assessing recent US overtures regarding tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed 1.7% to 22,496.33, while

The Board of Xtract Resources Plc is pleased to report further assay results for the second batch of diamond drillholes completed on the Silverking Project located in the Mumbwa District

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals exploration and gold production company, is pleased to report encouraging assay results from its recently completed preliminary resource drilling at Prospect 3

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, several innovative companies are making significant strides in addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. From cutting-edge vaccine trials to pioneering treatments

Will Bitcoin and XRP move to these key targets in 2025? We have seen a nice rally in Bitcoin and XRP in recent weeks. But could this indicate a potential

The pound moved closer to a three-year high against the dollar on Thursday, as mounting concerns over a potential U.S. recession weighed on the greenback. Sterling rose 0.1% to $1.334,

Bank of England expected to launch aggressive rate-cutting cycle amid global trade fears According to a forecast by Morgan Stanley, the Bank of England is poised to begin a series

Donald Trump has, for the first time, recognised Russia’s assault on Ukraine as a “full-scale” invasion, according to a leaked draft of a minerals agreement obtained by The Telegraph. 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, Gold, Aptamer, Cadogan,

Tesla denies Musk succession plans amid leadership scrutiny Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has rejected claims that the company is searching for a replacement for Elon Musk, following reports that the

Copper prices slide on ICSG surplus forecasts and China May Day holiday MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Tin (Unlisted) – Recommending an A$98m offer from Inner

The billionaire Coates family, founders of online gambling giant Bet365, are exploring a possible sale of the business that could value the company at up to £9 billion, according to

Mirriad shares crash 80% as company warns of imminent collapse Shares in Mirriad Advertising PLC (AIM: MIRI, OTCQX: MMDDF) plunged 80% on Thursday after the company issued a stark warning

The FTSE 100 today is attempting to make it 14 consecutive up days in a row. Perhaps one day soon some of this pixie dust will hit the small cap

Asian markets climb as Wall Street rallies for seventh straight session Asian shares moved higher on Thursday, with several markets closed for Labor Day holidays, following a strong rebound on

Apex Geoscience appointed to undertake exploration at Red Setter Wishbone Gold Plc (London AIM & Aquis: WSBN) advises that following on from its announcement of 25th April, it has now

Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM / TSX-V:MKA) (the “Company” or “Mkango”), is pleased to announce that it has released the Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the period ending

Update re Acquisition of Uranium Projects, USA & Issue of Equity Metals One outlines Phase 1 exploration programmes targeting essential minerals for U.S. energy security Further to the announcement of 24 April 2025,

Will gold metal drop into a correction or blast higher to 3800? The precious metal gold has seen a tremendous parabolic rally in recent weeks. But are there signs of

Trump Blames Biden as U.S. Economy Shrinks Amid Escalating Tariff War Donald Trump has blamed Joe Biden for a surprise contraction in the U.S. economy during the first quarter of

WTI (June) $60.42 -$1.63, Brent (June) $64.25 -$1.61, Diff -$3.83 +2c. USNG (June) $3.39 +6c, UKNG (June)* 76.48p +0.48p, TTF (June)* €31.475 +€0.095. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes May contract expiry. Oil

Commissioning Underway at the Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that its commissioning activities are

Wall Street’s major indexes opened lower after data revealed the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, raising fresh concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The

The Co-op has temporarily shut down parts of its IT system after detecting an attempted cyberattack, just days after Marks & Spencer experienced a significant security breach. In a letter

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,  Aurrigo, Coro,

Copper slides as US tariffs impact despite forecast that China stocks will run out MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals (ADT LN) – Q1 Results show

Helix Exploration, the helium exploration and development company with near-term production assets within the ‘Montana Helium Fairway’, is pleased to announce the completion of drilling at the Linda #1 well in

Zak Mir talks to Andy Carroll, CEO of Mosman Oil & Gas, about the latest company update at the helium, hydrogen, and hydrocarbon exploration, development, and production company. Navigating the

Lift Global Ventures  (AQSE:LFT), an investment company focused on financial media, technology and the energy sector, provides an update on its investment portfolio company, Trans-Africa Energy Limited. TAE is focused on

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

Corporate update, update on the issue of CVA Shares and issue of warrants to directors Total voting rights Corporate update The Board of Electric Guitar (LSE: ELEG) is actively considering

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday following another positive session on Wall Street, where strong corporate earnings continued to lift sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei 225 increased 0.3% to 35,942.90, though shares

Further to its announcement on 8 April 2025, Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF) is pleased to announce that the ongoing production test (the “test”) on the State 36-2 LNW-CC-R well

Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd, a gold company primarily focused on bringing historic mines back into production, announces its Final Results for the 12-month period ended 31 December 2024. Chairman’s Report

The FTSE 100 has recorded its longest winning streak in over eight years, closing higher for the 12th consecutive session. The index of blue-chip shares rose by 46 points, or

In recent developments at ECR Minerals, significant progress has been made at our Bailieston Project in Victoria, with antimony drilling now officially underway. Managing Director, Mike Whitlow and Chief Geologist,

Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a variation to the share sales and purchase

WTI (June) $62.05 -97c, Brent (June) $65.86 -$1.01, Diff -$3.81 -4c. USNG (June)* $3.33 u/c, UKNG (May) 76.0p -2.41p, TTF (May) €31.38 -€0.82. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is a

A senior policymaker has disclosed that the Bank of England is closely monitoring for warning signs that the U.S. dollar could lose its status as the global reserve currency. Sam

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, Andrada Mining,

Copper rises as import premiums jump to two year highs in China MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below ACG Metals (ACG LN) – 1Q25 operations update Alba Mineral

AstraZeneca’s Chief Executive Officer, Pascal Soriot, has cautioned that trade tariffs are ineffective in managing the pharmaceutical sector, as drug manufacturers express concern over potential U.S. duties. “We believe the

ARROW ANNOUNCES 2024 AUDITED YEAR END AND Q4 2024 RESULTS, FILING OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, MD&A AND RESERVES REPORT Significant growth across key metrics including 65% increase in total revenue,

Clogau Update Gold Coin Sales and Processing Results Alba Mineral Resources plc (AIM: ALBA), the gold and critical minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to provide this update on

Viura Field Update Prospex Energy plc (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investing company focused on European gas and power projects, wishes to inform shareholders that it has been advised by

Xtract Resources (XTR) reported assay results for the first 3 diamond drillholes completed on the Silverking Project located in the Mumbwa District of the Central Province of Zambia. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Silverking

The Board of Xtract Resources Plc is pleased to report assay results for the first 3 diamond drillholes completed on the Silverking Project located in the Mumbwa District of the

Exploration Results Extend Cerro Negro Cu-Ag Mineralisation Two Kilometres Along Trend Confirms significant potential for scale of Cerro Negro mineralised system to increase Great Southern Copper plc (LSE: GSCU), the

PULSAR HELIUM ANNOUNCES AN UPDATE FOR WELL-TESTING AT THE TOPAZ HELIUM PROJECT IN MINNESOTA Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium development company, announces an update

Marks & Spencer customers remain unable to place online orders for a fourth consecutive day as the retailer continues to address a cyberattack that has now persisted for over 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, Gold,  ActiveOps, Asiamet,

Gold rally falters amid easing geopolitical tensions and lower Treasury yields MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – MGL to fund two exploration

Vast Resources plc, announced the successful release of the historical diamond parcel that has been held in safe custody at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe by order of the Supreme Court

Empyrean Energy (AIM: EME) is pleased to announce an offer to its existing retail shareholders via CMC CapX (the “Retail Offer”) of new ordinary shares of 0.01 pence each in the capital of

Avacta Therapeutics (AVCT), a life sciences company developing next generation peptide drug conjugates (PDC) targeting powerful anti-tumor payloads directly to the tumor, announced preclinical results from its second pre|CISION® candidate FAP-EXd

Shares in the food delivery company Deliveroo rose by 17% at the start of trading in London, following the announcement of a takeover approach from U.S.-based competitor DoorDash. On Friday

LONDON, 28 April 2025: Petro Matad Limited, the AIM quoted Mongolian oil company is pleased to announce the signature of an Oil Sales Agreement for Block XX crude oil. On

Avacta Therapeutics Presents Preclinical and Translational Data from pre|CISION® Platform Candidates at 2025 AACR Annual Meeting FAP-EXd (AVA6103) demonstrates tumor growth inhibition and durable complete responses in multiple therapy-resistant preclinical

Operations, Rost well & Loan Facility update Mendell Helium is pleased to provide an operational update on M3 Helium Corporation (“M3 Helium”), along with a further update on the loan facility extended

Switch Metals Plc (AIM: SWT) has entered the public arena at a pivotal time in global resource markets. With its April 2025 listing on London’s AIM market, the company brings

FCA To Cut Red Tape Author @ZaksTradersCafe There was some good news this week in terms of the performance of London small caps up 1.69% and the FTSE 100 up

Bernard Aylward, Chief Executive Officer of Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM: KOD), recently spoke with Proactive regarding the company’s progress at its Bougouni lithium project in Mali, highlighting key milestones that

Zak Mir looks at some of the recent small-cap charting winners, including Cora, Catenai, Capai, Capital Metals, Greatland, Great Southern, Jersey, Metals One, Mkango, Panthera, Thor Explorations and Vast. Disclaimer

Britain’s stock market has achieved its longest daily gains since 2019, with the FTSE 100 closing nearly 8 points higher at 8,415—a rise of 0.09%. The index has risen for 10 consecutive trading

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held private face-to-face talks in St Peter’s Basilica, moments before Pope Francis’s funeral. The two leaders sat alone in red chairs opposite each other in the

FTSE 100 Marks Longest Winning Streak in Over Five Years Britain’s stock market has achieved its longest daily gains since 2019, with the FTSE 100 closing nearly 8 points higher

A Question and Answer session with ECR Minerals PLC The TMS Team catch up with ECR Minerals Managing Director Mike Whitlow after this weeks exciting news and discuss Antimony, Blue Mountain, Lolworth, Tambo, Maximus and of course…the tax losses. Interviewer – Throughout the day, I’ve

As global industries accelerate the shift toward clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure, the demand for strategic minerals is surging. Africa, endowed with abundant and underdeveloped resources, stands poised

Greatland Gold has entered 2025 with momentum and purpose, carrying the weight of a transformational year behind it and a clear path forward. After securing full ownership of both Havieron