The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April.
For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%, following Thursday’s 1.7% sell-off as turmoil in global bond markets pushed borrowing costs sharply higher. The FTSE 250 ended at 24,194.24, also finishing the week marginally lower.
The AIM All-Share gained 0.5% over the week, stemming several weeks of selling and providing a stronger start to the new quarter.
Four London Small Caps Facing Their Next Real Test – EST, FORG, BZT & PYC
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| BBC £11 Broadband Levy Proposal Gains Momentum
A proposal to fund the BBC through an £11 monthly levy on home internet connections is gaining momentum as ministers consider how the broadcaster should be financed from 2028. The
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| Four London Small Caps Facing Their Next Real Test – EST, FORG, BZT & PYC
Small caps can spend years being valued mainly on what might happen next. A mineral explorer talks about targets, a developer talks about future production, and a specialist technology business
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 3rd October 2026
The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April. For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%,
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| UK Faces Diesel Stockpile Pressure as Europe Weighs Emergency Release
Britain is facing increasing pressure over diesel security as European governments consider a major release from emergency fuel reserves in an attempt to ease record prices and head off the
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| The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Saturday 03rd October 2026
This has been one of the most exciting weeks since Smarter Web became a public company. On Tuesday, we announced the launch of the IPO of MORE Preferred Shares and
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| UK mortgage rates hit highest level in more than two years
UK fixed mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in more than two years on Friday as elevated government bond yields continued to push up borrowing costs. According to Moneyfacts,
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| UK Diesel Hits £2 a Litre for First Time as Fuel Costs Surge
The average UK diesel price exceeded £2 a litre for the first time on Friday, reaching a record 200.01p a litre, according to RAC data. That represents an increase of
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| FTSE 100 Posts Biggest Weekly Fall Since April Despite Friday Rebound
The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April. For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%,
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 2nd October 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| Everything you need to know about business van finance
What is van finance? Van finance is a type of financing that allows you to spread the cost of your van over a certain period of time. Typically, you’ll apply
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 2nd October 2026
Copper slides on concerns over Chinese industrial demand MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bezant Resources (BZT LN) – Copper and gold ore from Hope & Gorob mine
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| Freedom Holding Corp. Deepens Its Focus on Governance, Climate and Social Impact
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) backed more than 80 social impact projects during the 2026 financial year, covering 11of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The projects ranged from education and healthcare initiatives
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| IG Group Shares Plunge c25% After De Facto Profit Warning
IG Group Holdings Plc (LON: IGG) shares plunged nearly 25% to around 962p on Friday after the online trading group materially reduced its outlook for 2026. IG now expects 2026
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| Wetherspoon Like-for-Like Sales Rise 8.6% as 2027 Trading Starts Strongly
JD Wetherspoon PLC (LON: JDW) reported an 8.6% increase in like-for-like sales during the first nine weeks of its new financial year, supported by strong summer weather and increased use
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| Tooru Shares Jump 13% as OAF Secures Major New UK Retail Listing
Tooru plc (AIM: TOO) shares rose 13% in early trading after the company announced a significant new retail listing for its OAF gluten-free brand. Two OAF products are expected to
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| Critical Metals Starts 2026 Molulu Field Programme
Critical Metals plc (LON: CRTM) has commenced its 2026 field programme at the Molulu Copper/Cobalt Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following programme approval, funding release and mobilisation. The
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TOO, SVML, TCF, NEWS, CRTM, BZT & ECO
Daily Mail: Hundreds of criminals let out of jail yesterday are just the first wave of Labour’s ‘prison break-out bonanza’, the public was warned last night. Up to 50,000 offenders
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| What happened overnight – Friday 2nd October 2026
The previous session was dominated by surging government borrowing costs, which triggered particularly heavy losses across banks, housebuilders and other rate-sensitive shares. Some pressure eased overnight as US Treasury yields
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| Bezant Resources Starts Commercial Production at Hope & Gorob
Bezant Resources Plc (AIM: BZT) has commenced commercial production at its Hope & Gorob copper-gold project, marking the company’s transition from mine development into revenue-generating operations. Run-of-mine ore from the
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| Georgina Energy Completes Hussar Site Works as Weather Delays Rig Mobilisation
Georgina Energy Plc (LON: GEX) has provided an operations update across its two subsalt helium, hydrogen and natural gas prospects in onshore Australia, with engineering works completed at Hussar and
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| First Class Metals Signs AI Exploration LOI for Sunbeam Project
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to participate as an industry adopter in Project Field-to-Insight, an AI-enabled exploration initiative led by Rosor Exploration
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| FTSE 100 set to rebound after worst session since May
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 35 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,463 on Friday, recovering only a fraction of Thursday’s sharp decline. London’s blue-chip index plunged 177.73
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| FTSE 100 Falls 1.7% as UK 30-Year Gilt Yield Breaks 6%
The FTSE 100 closed 177 points, or 1.68%, lower at 10,428 on Thursday, marking its steepest daily decline since May. The domestically focused FTSE 250 dropped 1.6% to 24,143.21, while
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| Wall Street Rallies Despite US 10-Year Yield Hitting Highest Since 2002
US stocks rallied at the opening bell on Thursday even as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2002. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to
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| What Traders Should Check Before Choosing a Low-Spread Forex Broker
Traders should evaluate a few things before signing up for an account with a low-spread Forex broker. Tight spreads are desired by all. However, some brokers that advertise 0.0 pips
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| UK Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year High as Bond Rout Pushes Borrowing Costs Up
UK mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in years as rising government bond yields increase funding costs for lenders. The average five-year fixed residential mortgage rate has risen
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 1st October 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 1st October 2026
Copper – Strike votes at two Chilean mines as workers push for a share of the price windfall MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aura Energy* (AURA LN)
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| Oil Jumps as China Fuel Export Halt Raises Fresh Diesel Supply Fears
Brent crude jumped more than 2% to around US$100 a barrel on Thursday after reports that Chinese refiners had suspended exports of oil products to markets outside Hong Kong and
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| Critical Mineral Resources Shares Rise 15% on US$2m Nebari Investment
Critical Mineral Resources plc (LON: CMRS) shares rose 15% after the company secured a US$2 million, approximately £1.51 million, strategic equity investment from Nebari Natural Resources AIV II. Nebari, a
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| What happened overnight – Thursday 1st October 2026
Global markets were mixed on Thursday as strong technology shares contrasted with continued pressure from elevated government bond yields. Wall Street ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with the S&P
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: RGG, HALO, CMRS, VLRM, TUN, TAP, ALL, IBAI, PANR, TTA, COIL & PLSR
The Telegraph: House prices fell unexpectedly last month as mortgage borrowers prepare for a jump in interest rates. Typical property values declined by 0.2pc during September, reversing 0.2pc growth in
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| FTSE 100 Drops 1.1% as October Begins With Sharp Sell-Off
The FTSE 100 started October sharply lower, falling more than 1% in early trading and extending Wednesday’s decline. The FTSE 100 fell around 120 points, or 1.1%, to 10,486 on
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| Oracle Power Shares Jump 16% as Northern Zone Mining Plan Is Submitted
Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) shares rose 16% in early trading after the company submitted its Mine Development and Closure Proposal for the Northern Zone Gold Project in Western Australia.
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| Talon Resources Completes Maiden Eagle Lake Drilling as Assays Awaited
Talon Resources plc (AIM: TAR) has completed its maiden diamond drilling programme at the Eagle Lake gold project in Ontario, Canada. The programme comprised 12 drill holes totalling 1,169 metres
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| Pulsar Helium Signs US$85.5m Baker Hughes Proposal for Minnesota Rare Gas Hub
Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM/TSXV: PLSR) has signed and accepted a firm proposal from Chart Energy & Chemicals, part of Baker Hughes, covering major processing equipment for its proposed Rare Gas
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| FTSE 100 Set to Fall 0.4% as High Bond Yields Offset Softer US Inflation
FTSE 100 futures indicated an opening around 45 points, or 0.4%, lower at 10,561.40 on Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 0.3% decline. The softer tone comes despite US inflation data reducing expectations
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| Mendell Helium Targets Four More Fort Dodge Wells After 11.5% Helium Result
Final results for the year ended 31 March 2026 Notice of AGM Mendell Helium (LON: MDH) is pleased to provide the Company’s audited results for the year ended 31 March 2026. Highlights
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| FTSE 100 Falls as European Inflation Offsets Stronger UK Growth
The FTSE 100 ended 30.71 points, or 0.3%, lower at 10,606.00 on Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7% to 24,539.99 and the AIM All-Share rose 0.2% to 787.40. European
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| UK Diesel Supply Tightens as Fawley Refinery Shuts for Planned Maintenance
Britain’s diesel supply could come under further pressure after ExxonMobil temporarily shut production at its Fawley refinery in Hampshire for planned maintenance lasting into November. Fawley is the UK’s largest
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 30th September 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| Kodal Minerals Swings to £3.5m Profit as Bougouni Generates Strong Cash Flow
Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD) reported a £3.50 million profit for the six months ended 30 June 2026, compared with a £3.66 million loss in the same period last year, as
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 30th September 2026
Copper heads for a third-month gain on the prospect of lower refined output MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below GreenX Metals (GRX LN) – FY26 highlight success on
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| How to Use a Demo Account Like a Professional Trader
Getting started in financial markets is exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming at first. When people first look into online trading, the option to practice without losing
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| Bezant Resources Nears First Copper Concentrate at Hope and Gorob
Bezant Resources Plc (AIM: BZT) said its Hope and Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia is nearing production as the company reported interim results for the six months ended 30 June
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AVCT, FORG, GRG, B90, CTAI, GRL & SEEN
(Alliance News) – The UK economy grew at a stronger pace than expected in the second quarter of the year, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on
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| FTSE 100 Rises 0.6% as Miners Lead Broad London Rebound
The FTSE 100 climbed 66 points, or 0.6%, to 10,702 on Wednesday morning, extending its advance after the opening bell and recovering from Tuesday’s decline. Mining stocks led the move,
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| Tertiary Minerals Raises £1m as AIM Trading Resumes
Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) has conditionally raised £1 million before expenses through a placing of 1.67 billion new shares with institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The shares have been
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| Forgent Raises £500,000 at 9% Premium From Existing Shareholder
Forgent plc (AIM: FORG) has raised £500,000 before expenses through a direct subscription with an existing high-net-worth shareholder at 0.012p per share. The issue price represents a premium of approximately
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| FTSE 100 set for strong open as UK growth improves
FTSE 100 futures indicated an opening around 60.5 points, or 0.6%, higher at 10,697.21 on Wednesday, after London’s blue-chip index fell 0.5% to 10,636.71 on Tuesday. UK economic growth was
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| Avacta Opens Capital Access Window Ahead of Equity Fundraise
Avacta (AIM: AVCT) currently expects its existing cash resources to last into early Q1 2027 and is continuing discussions with potential partners for its next-generation assets. Proceeds from the proposed
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| FTSE 100 Falls as US Bond Yields Hit 24-Year High
The FTSE 100 closed 48.17 points, or 0.5%, lower at 10,636.71 on Tuesday as rising global bond yields weighed on equities and weaker crude prices dragged on London’s major oil
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Jersey Oil & Gas, Petro Matad & Finally
WTI (Nov) $92.60 +19c, Brent (Nov) $105.28 +96c, Diff -$12.68 +77c. USNG (Nov)* $3.11 -1c, UKNG (Oct) 180.76 -3.99p, TTF (Nov) €72.3 -€1.95. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of October contract.
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| UK Diesel Hits Record 199.53p as £2-a-Litre Threshold Nears
The average UK diesel price rose to a new record of 199.53p a litre on Tuesday, moving within half a penny of £2 for the first time. The latest increase
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 29th September 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 29th September 2026
Copper holds near its record on strike threats at two Chilean mines MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Interim results highlight the Dokwe
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| Great Southern Copper CEO Sam Garrett on the Hunt for the Next Big Copper Discovery
Great Southern Copper (LON: GSCU) CEO Sam Garrett sat down with Andrew Scott to reflect on a career spanning more than 30 years in mineral exploration, from growing up around
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| Cavendish Starts Mkango Magnetic Materials With 110p Target as HyProMag Scales
Cavendish has initiated coverage of Mkango Magnetic Materials (formerly known as Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM: MKA, TSX-V:MKA) with a ‘buy’ rating and a 110p target price, implying around 166% upside
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TAP, ALK, OBI, INC, PALM, GROC, TAR, KEN & HALO
The Telegraph: RAF base terror plot ‘clearly involved’ foreign actor, claims Rubio. Trump’s secretary of state praises close cooperation between Washington and London on counter-terror operation near air base used
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| Panther Metals Secures US Government Registered to Pursue Critical Minerals Opportunities
Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM) has registered with the US federal System for Award Management and received the identifiers needed to pursue relevant US government procurement and funding opportunities. The
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| Kendrick Resources Reports Broad High-Grade pXRF Intersections at Teufelskuppe
Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has reported further strong pXRF results from diamond and reverse-circulation drilling at its Teufelskuppe project, with multiple broad intervals returning light rare earth oxide grades
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| EnergyPathways Advances MESH as £1bn-Plus Development Moves Toward Financing
EnergyPathways plc (AIM: EPP) said development of its Marram Energy Storage Hub in the East Irish Sea is progressing across long-duration electricity storage, strategic gas and hydrogen storage, and hydrogen,
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| ECR Minerals Defers A$2m Maddens Payment Until Gold Sales Begin
ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) has renegotiated the A$2 million deferred consideration for its 50% interest in the Maddens Gold Project, replacing a fixed November 2026 payment with one linked
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| Tap Global Activates DAIS Reserve With First Bitcoin Purchase
Tap Global Group plc (AIM: TAP) has made its first purchase under the company’s Digital Asset Income Strategy, acquiring 3 Bitcoin at an average price of £63,132 each. The transaction
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| FTSE 100 set for modest gains after UK inflation data
London stocks were set to open slightly higher on Tuesday after UK shop-price inflation eased and investors absorbed an expected interest-rate increase from the Reserve Bank of Australia. FTSE 100
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| FTSE 100 Ends Lower as Housebuilder Rally Is Offset by Miners and Higher Oil
London stocks closed mixed on Monday, with the FTSE 100 edging 0.1% lower to 10,684.88 as sharp gains in housebuilders were offset by weakness in miners and renewed concerns over
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| Wall Street Opens Lower as Higher Oil and Treasury Yields Weigh
Wall Street opened lower on Monday as higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields weighed on sentiment after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the conflict
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| UK Diesel Hits Record 199.18p as Iran Conflict Drives Fuel Costs Higher
UK diesel prices have risen to a record 199.18p a litre on average, according to the RAC, surpassing the previous peak reached in June 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 28th September 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| UK Housebuilders Surge as Government Revives Help-to-Buy Equity Loan Scheme
UK housebuilder shares surged on Monday after the government announced plans for a new first-time buyer equity-loan scheme aimed at supporting purchases of newly built homes. Barratt Redrow, Persimmon, Taylor
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 28th September 2026
Oil rebound revives inflation fears and bets on an October Fed rate rise MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Operating improvements at the
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| Andrada Mining Lifts H1 Tin Output 13% to 576 tonnes in the six months
Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM) increased contained tin production by 13% to 576 tonnes in the six months to 31 August 2026, helped by higher ore grades and improved plant
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| Government puts Teesside at the heart of Britain’s lithium supply chain
Ministers back Cornwall-to-Teesside route as Britain moves to break its dependence on overseas battery materials. Tees Valley Lithium has been named by the Government as one of two projects at
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| What happened overnight – Monday 28th September 2026
Wall Street’s figures relate to Friday’s closing session, when lower oil prices helped US stocks secure their first winning week in three. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9% to
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: SML, ATM, HALO, TGR, ZEN, ROAD & SWC
Strategic Minerals (SML), an international mineral exploration and production company, announced that the U.S. Department of War has invested US$9.25m of funding in its wholly owned subsidiary Cornwall Resources Limited
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| Strategic Minerals Secures $9.25m US Government Funding to Accelerate Redmoor
Strategic Minerals PLC (AIM: SML) has secured $9.25 million of US government funding for its Redmoor tungsten-copper-tin project in Cornwall, accelerating work towards full feasibility and a potential final investment
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| 1947 Oil & Gas Joins AIM at £65m Valuation After Renaissance Acquisition
1947 Oil & Gas plc began trading on AIM on Monday with an implied market capitalisation of about £65.1 million at its 10p issue price, following completion of its acquisition
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| Pri0r1ty Intelligence Opens Dubai Office and Wins Al-Nassr FC as First MENA Customer
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1) has opened a regional office in Dubai and launched Pri0r1ty MENA to serve customers across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Southeast
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| FTSE 100 Set to Rise as Oil Rebounds After Trump Rejects Iran Proposal
London stocks were set to open higher on Monday as oil prices rebounded after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait
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| Fulcrum Metals Interim Results for the six months to 30 June 2026
Unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June 2026 Fulcrum Metals Plc (AIM: FMET, OTCQB: FULMF), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide-free technologies developed by Extrakt
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 27th September 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| Pulsar Helium, Building a Development Plan Around Topaz
Pulsar Helium (PLSR: AIM) Topaz project in Minnesota has now been tested through a broader appraisal programme, with Jetstream 1 averaging 8.1% helium during flow testing and Jetstream 2 averaging
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| Forgent, From Corporate Reinvention to an Accelerating Drill Programme
Forgent Plc (AIM: FORG) has spent the first part of 2026 reshaping itself around a new portfolio and then moved quickly to put drill rigs into the ground. It raised
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| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 27th September 2026
The FTSE 100 closed 15.26 points, or 0.1%, higher at 10,695.25 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.4% to 24,261.14 and AIM added 0.2%. For the week, the FTSE
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| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 27th September 2026
Frankfurt: Long After The Berlin Wall Author @ZaksTradersCafe I have never been a big traveller, but now for some reason in my old age it seems to appeal rather more.
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| Britain’s gas supply squeeze deepens as North Sea declines
Britain is heading towards significantly greater dependence on imported gas as declining North Sea production outpaces reductions in domestic demand, increasing exposure to global LNG prices and overseas suppliers. “Britain
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 26th September 2026
The FTSE 100 closed 15.26 points, or 0.1%, higher at 10,695.25 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.4% to 24,261.14 and AIM added 0.2%. For the week, the FTSE
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| From Promise to Proof: Four London Small Caps Facing Their Next Real Test
Small caps can spend years being valued mainly on what might happen next. A mineral explorer talks about targets, a developer talks about future production, and a specialist technology business
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| The Helium Trade Six Months On: Which London-Listed Companies Have Actually Moved Forward?
When we last looked at the helium market in March, the immediate concern was the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the world’s second-largest helium producer, accounted for around 35% of global
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| FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Oil Eases but Bond Yields Keep Markets Cautious
The FTSE 100 closed 15.26 points, or 0.1%, higher at 10,695.25 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.4% to 24,261.14 and AIM added 0.2%. For the week, the FTSE
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| Greenland’s New Arctic Chapter Puts Pulsar’s 100% Owned Tunu Project in Focus
East Greenland has entered a new chapter in Arctic security planning, drawing fresh attention to a region where Pulsar Helium holds a wholly owned helium and geothermal project. BBC News
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 25th September 2026
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
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| Strategic Minerals advances Redmoor drilling as tungsten prices rise
Strategic Minerals PLC (AIM: SML) plans to spend the remainder of 2026 and much of 2027 drilling and testing its Redmoor tungsten project in Cornwall, with the aim of upgrading
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