The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points, or 0.3%, at 10,679.03.
The FTSE 250 rose 121.22 points, or 0.5%, to 23,538.80, while the AIM All-Share slipped 1.36 points, or 0.2%, to 776.09. For the week, the FTSE 100 gained 1.6%, the FTSE 250 rose 1.7%, and the AIM All-Share advanced 0.9%
| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 5th July 2026
Crackpot Commentary Author @ZaksTradersCafe I was asked during the week who I was referring to when mentioning those who deliver “crackpot” commentary on the stock market. In theory, there could
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| Panther Metals Targets Near-Term Production Potential at Winston in Ontario
In this interview from THE Mining Investment Event 2026 in Québec City, Darren Hazelwood, CEO of Panther Metals, discusses the company’s Ontario-focused exploration and development strategy. Panther Metals is a
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| Traders bet oil prices could hit five-month low
Traders on the prediction market Polymarket are increasingly positioning for further weakness in oil prices this month, after crude retreated to levels last seen before the conflict in Iran. In
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 4th July 2026
The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points, or 0.3%, at 10,679.03. The FTSE 250 rose 121.22 points, or 0.5%, to 23,538.80, while the
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| Will a plug-in hybrid really save you money?
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) can appear to be an ideal transition from the petrol and diesel vehicles many drivers have relied on for decades to a fully electric car. Designed
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| The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Saturday 04 July 2026
This week gave us the opportunity to step back and reflect on the progress we have made as we published our Interim Results and Quarterly Investor Update. Whilst those results
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| FTSE 100 Gains 1.6% on Week as Rate Fears Ease
Britain’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday, securing a weekly gain as financial stocks advanced and stronger gold prices supported precious metals miners. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points,
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| Oracle Power Raises Funds to Accelerate Northern Zone Gold Project
Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) said it has raised £500,000 before expenses through a placing of 1.25 billion new ordinary shares. The placing shares represent about 7.4% of the enlarged
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| Unicorn Mineral Resources Agrees £1.25m Chairman Loan for Klein Aub Acquisition
Term Sheet Agreed for £1.25m Loan Facility Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc, (LSE: UMR), a mineral exploration and development company exploring for Zinc, Lead, Copper and Silver, announces that it has agreed
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 3rd July 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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 3rd July 2026
Gold continues rebound as weaker US job report weighs on dollar MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Agnico Eagle (AEM US) – Rock mass movement at Canadian Malartic
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| Defence Holdings Secures First Revenue-Generating UK MoD Contract
Defence Holdings Secures First Revenue-Generating Ministry of Defence Contract Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) said it has secured and commenced its first revenue-generating contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: MPAL, UOG, IKA, COBR, AMRQ, HEX, SML & 80M
MedPal AI Plc (MPAL), the UK digital health and AI company, has conditionally raised gross proceeds of approximately £5.0 million at a price of 3.5 pence per share. The Fundraise has been arranged by OAK Securities
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| Quantum Blockchain Wins Favourable Sipiem Court Ruling
Update on Sipiem Funds Recovery – Favourable Court Ruling Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM: QBT) said it has received a favourable court ruling in relation to the Sipiem funds recovery
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| Strategic Minerals Advances Redmoor Toward Indicated Resource
Strategic Minerals PLC (AIM: SML) said its wholly owned subsidiary Cornwall Resources Ltd has received planning permission to expand the drilling programme at the Redmoor Tungsten-Tin-Copper Project in Cornwall. The
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| United Oil & Gas Raises £500,000 to Support Jamaica Farm-Out
United Oil & Gas Plc (AIM: UOG) said it has raised £500,000 before expenses through a placing of 250 million new ordinary shares. The AIM-listed oil and gas company said
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| 80 Mile Director Appointed MD of Greenland JV Partner
80 Mile PLC (AIM: 80M) said executive director Roderick McIllree has been appointed managing director of Greenland Energy Company, its joint venture partner for the Jameson Land Basin Project in
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| FTSE 100 Futures Rise After Thursday’s Strong Rally
London stocks are set to open higher on Friday as investors continue to assess Thursday’s weaker-than-expected US jobs report ahead of a series of composite PMI readings. Futures indicate the
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| Amaroq moves closer to London Main Market listing
Update on Intention to Move from AIM to Main Market Amaroq Ltd. (AIM, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF), an independent mine development company focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, is
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| FTSE 100 Surges 1.7% in Broad-Based Rally
London’s FTSE 100 closed at its highest level in more than two months on Thursday as softer-than-expected US jobs data eased concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates.
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, UJO/Reabold, Zephyr, Sintana & finally
WTI (Aug) $68.58 -92c, Brent (Sep) $71.57 -$1.38, Diff -$2.99 -46c. USNG (Aug) $3.22 -6c, UKNG (Sep) 103.75 -0.83p, TTF (Aug) €43.68 -€0.045. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is down
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| Karanja court adjournment sends Mercantile shares lower
Shares in Mercantile Ports and Logistics Ltd (LON: MPL) fell 15% to 1.30p after a key court hearing in India linked to the company’s fight over its Karanja port asset
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 2nd July 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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI
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| Why Most UK Day Traders Quit Within Two Years, and What the Survivors Do Differently
The attrition rate among retail day traders is brutal and well documented. Less discussed is what separates the small group who are still trading, and still solvent, years later. Day
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| Rome Resources Reports Final Tin Assays From Kalayi Campaign
Kalayi Assays Support Resource Update Rome Resources PLC (AIM: RMR) said final assay results from its latest drilling campaign at the Kalayi deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo will
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| First Class Metals Completes US$10.64m Kerrs Gold Deal
StockBox spoke with Marc J Sale, CEO of First Class Metals, following the completion of closing conditions for the company’s Kerrs Gold monetisation agreement with nGRND Inc. The deal has
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 2nd July 2026
Gold rises as Fed chair Warsh tones down hawkishness MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Drilling starts at Disko nickel-copper-PGE project in
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HAMA, SEI, AOM, ZPHR, INSG, GEX & CNC
Hamak Strategy Limited (HAMA), a company combining advanced gold exploration in West Africa with a disciplined Digital Asset Treasury Management strategy, announce that it has entered into an amendment and restatement
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| Diesel Prices Fall Nearly 17p a Litre After Oil Price Slide
UK diesel prices recorded their biggest monthly fall on record in June, according to RAC Fuel Watch data, as lower oil prices fed through to forecourts. The average price of
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| MT4 EAs for Gold Trading: How Streamlined Automated Systems Are Competing With Complex XAUUSD Strategies in 2026
The world of algorithmic gold trading is really changing quickly. Instead of relying on increasingly complicated systems packed with indicators, many traders are shifting toward leaner automation that focuses on
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| Fulcrum Metals $20M royalty financing & £200K strategic investment with Chancery Royalty
StockBox speaks to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, following the announcement of a non-binding US$20 million royalty financing term sheet and £200,000 strategic investment with Chancery Royalty. Ryan explains
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| Zephyr Energy Expands Paradox Basin Acreage in Utah
Acquisition of further acreage in the Paradox Basin Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF) said it has further expanded its operated land position in the Paradox Basin in Utah through the
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| 7 Features Every Growing Business Should Look for in an HR Platform
For a growing business, a scalable Human Resources (HR) platform must automate repetitive administration, centralize team data, and eliminate compliance risks. No matter how large or small your business is
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| Hamak Strategy Agrees £1.66m Loan Restructure With Yorkville
£1.66 million Amended Funding Package Removes Convertible Debt and Strengthens Funding Flexibility Hamak Strategy Limited (LSE: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) said it has amended and restated its funding arrangements with
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| BlackRock Holding in Greatland Resources Rises to 5.77%
Greatland Resources Limited (AIM: GGP, ASX: GGP) said BlackRock Inc has notified the company of a change in its major shareholding position. BlackRock crossed a notifiable threshold on June 30, 2026,
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| FTSE 100 Seen Lower as Oil Falls on US-Iran Talks Progress
Stocks in London are set to open lower on Thursday as oil prices fell following reports of progress in indirect talks between US and Iranian negotiators. Futures indicate the FTSE
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| Valuation Trends In The Expanding Space Economy
The global space industry has entered a fascinating period of transformation. What was once the exclusive domain of governments has evolved into a dynamic commercial ecosystem powered by private innovation,
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| Quantum Helium Share Consolidation Approved by Shareholders
Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) said shareholders have approved its proposed share consolidation at an extraordinary general meeting. The AIM-listed helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration and production company said 93% of
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| Union Jack Oil Board Backs £6.1m Reabold Takeover Offer
Reabold Resources PLC has agreed a recommended all-share offer to acquire Union Jack Oil PLC, in a deal valuing Union Jack’s issued and to-be-issued share capital at approximately £6.14 million.
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 1st July 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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 1st July 2026
Gold dips again as Treasury yields jump as peace talks break down MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Drill programme expanded to
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| Shuka Minerals Reports High-Grade Zinc Hit at Kabwe
Kabwe Drilling (“KBDD05”) deep hole confirms ore body open at depth Shuka Minerals PLC (AIM/AltX: SKA) said its fifth diamond drill hole at the Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia has
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: MPAL, CMCX, SWG, CTAI, GST, ASC, GDP, TOO & EPP
MedPal AI (MPAL), the AI-powered integrated digital health and pharmacy group, announced the opening of its new robotic pharmacy dispensing and distribution facility at Sarus Court, Runcorn together with receipt of
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| Angus Energy Outlines Growth Plans After £3m Fundraise
Angus Energy PLC (AIM: ANGS) said it will hold an investor presentation following a £3 million fundraising and restructuring that it said has strengthened its balance sheet and simplified its
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| Rockfire Reports Germanium Grades of Up to 52.3g/t at Molaoi
Molaoi Drilling Update: Germanium Intersected at Over 50g/t Rockfire Resources PLC (LON: ROCK) said drilling at its wholly owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece has continued to intersect high-grade germanium,
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| Oriole Resources Finds Further Gold Mineralisation at MB01-S
Step-Out Drilling Confirms Further Mineralisation at the MB01-S Gold Deposit Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR) said further step-out drilling at its MB01-S gold deposit in Cameroon has returned additional
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| FTSE 100 Starts July Lower as Property Stocks Weaken
The FTSE 100 fell at the open on Wednesday as flat UK house price data weighed on housebuilders. London’s blue-chip index dropped 0.4% in early trading to 10,454.49, with property-related
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| Marula Mining Provides Update on Annual Accounts Timetable
Audit Progress Update and Expected Publication of 2024 Annual Accounts Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) said it expects to publish its 2024 annual accounts by July 31, 2026,
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| What happened overnight – Wednesday 1st July 2026
Asian Shares Mixed as US-Iran Diplomacy Hits Fresh Hurdle Asian share markets began the new quarter in cautious fashion as renewed uncertainty over US-Iran diplomacy weighed on sentiment and bond
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| Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC) Appointment of Chief Operating Officer
Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC), a leading mathematical modelling, data science and biostatistics company supporting the development of new therapeutics and personalised medicine solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of
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| FTSE 100 Set to Slip as New Quarter Begins
The FTSE 100 is expected to open lower on Wednesday as investors begin a new month and quarter cautiously ahead of a wave of manufacturing PMI reports. Futures indicate London’s
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| EnergyPathways Moves Forward With Nationally Significant MESH Project
EnergyPathways PLC (AIM: EPP) said it has launched the licence work programme for its MESH project following the formal award and acceptance of a Gas Storage Licence from the North
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| FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Rally on UK Spending Plan
The FTSE 100 closed modestly higher on Tuesday as investors weighed the UK government’s latest defence spending plans alongside signs of cooling inflation in Europe. London’s blue-chip index ended up
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Savannah, Zephyr, Reabold, Beacon, Chariot, RKH, Sunda & finally
WTI (Aug) $70.75 +$1.52, Brent (Aug) $73.15 +$2.40, Diff -$2.40 -36c. USNG (Aug) $3.18 -10c, UKNG (Aug)* 101.54p +2.25p, TTF (Aug) €42.425 +€0.86. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of July contract.
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| First Class Metals Completes Kerrs Gold Deal With Indicative Value of US$10.64 Million
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) has confirmed the completion of closing conditions for its Kerrs Gold monetisation agreement with nGRND Inc., marking a potentially significant funding milestone for the
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| Pulsar signs US$78.7m liquefaction equipment agreement
PULSAR HELIUM SIGNS BINDING LETTER AGREEMENT TO RESERVE HELIUM LIQUEFACTION PLANT FOR TOPAZ DEVELOPMENT Agreement marks a transformational milestone toward production, secures pathway toward Minnesota’s first helium liquefaction facility and
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 30th June 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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI
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| EnergyPathways highlights progress across energy storage strategy
EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP) reported a year of significant progress as it advanced its MESH-integrated energy storage project, securing key regulatory milestones, strategic partnerships, and funding to support the development of
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 30th June 2026
Gold hovers above key level as focus on Fed rate hike cycle MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andean Silver (ASL AU) – MRE expansion at Cerro Bayo
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TGR, KEFI, CLA, NEO, KEN, RENX, MTEC, OBI, RIFT, POLB, SWC, CBOX & BMIN
Total Graphite (TGR): Optiva Research issued a research report on the fast improving mining group. previously Tirupati Graphite PLC – has recently undergone significant corporate change which has put it on
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| Production remains on track at Sunda Energy acquisition
Sunda Energy (AIM: SNDA) shares surged 25% after the company updated investors on its acquisition of New Zealand oil producer Matahio NZ, confirming the transaction remains on track to complete
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| Smarter Web reports strong first-half growth
The Smarter Web Company reported strong operational progress in the first half of 2026, driven by the acquisition of Squarebird, continued growth of its digital services business and the expansion
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| Kendrick reports high-grade rare earth drill results
Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN) rises 10% in early trading and has reported further high-grade rare earth drill results from its Teufelskuppe project in Namibia, strengthening evidence of a large and
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| Shuka moves closer to transformative Zambia acquisition
Shuka Minerals (AIM: SKA) reported significant progress during 2025 as it advanced the acquisition of the Kabwe zinc, lead, silver and vanadium mine in Zambia, while preparing to restart production at
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| Neo Energy advances uranium and gold projects
Neo Energy Metals (LON: NEO, A2X: NEO) reported a strong operational update for the quarter to 30 June, highlighting significant progress across its South African uranium and gold projects as
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| South African approval boosts POLB intellectual property
POLB 001 patent granted in South Africa for the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia and severe influenza Patent decision strengthens Poolbeg’s intellectual property portfolio 30 June 2026 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB,
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| FTSE 100 set for firmer open as investors await UK GDP data
London stocks are expected to edge higher on Tuesday as investors await the latest UK economic growth figures, while uncertainty persists over Middle East diplomacy after Iran denied US claims
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| Mendell Helium advances Kansas production plans
Mendell Helium advances Kansas production programme as expansion gathers pace Mendell Helium has provided an operational update highlighting continued progress across its helium production assets in Kansas as it prepares
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| ECR advances plans for multi-asset gold production
ECR Minerals outlines strategy to become a multi-asset Australian gold producer ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) reported a transformational first half as it accelerated its transition from a junior explorer
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| FTSE 100 edges lower as Middle East tensions weigh on investor sentiment
The FTSE 100 finished modestly lower on Monday as investors remained cautious following a volatile weekend marked by missile and drone attacks involving Iran and retaliatory US strikes on Iranian
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, Prospex Energy & Finally
WTI (Aug) $69.23 -$2.69, Brent (Aug) $71.99 -$3.27, Diff -$2.76 -58c. USNG (Aug)* $3.28 -3c, UKNG (July) 99.29p +2.76p, TTF (Aug)* €41.565 +€1.26. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes July contract expiry. Oil
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| Marula Mining advances South African manganese restart after signing shareholder agreement
Marula Mining plc (AQSE: MARU; A2X: MAR) has taken another significant step towards restarting production at its South African manganese operations after signing a formal shareholders’ agreement for the Tonto
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| Comcast surges 20% in pre-market after unveiling plans to split business in two
Shares in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) jumped more than 20% in pre-market trading after the US media and telecommunications giant announced plans to separate its operations into two independently listed
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 29th June 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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI
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| SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 29th June 2026
Gold stabilises lower as dollar rally fades and tensions remain elevated in the Middle East MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – 2026
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: LFT, DFDV, FUM, SOLI, SBTX, ECO, GDR, GUN, TAP, PORV & CREO
Lift Global Ventures plc (AQSE:LFT), an investment and acquisition company focused on foundational artificial intelligence, announced that it has completed a strategic investment in FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics Ltd, a UK scale-up
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| genedrive partners with Thermo Fisher on NHS testing
genedrive plc (AIM: GDR) has entered into a product development collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific to develop a high-throughput CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic test for deployment on Thermo Fisher’s QuantStudio™ 5 Dx
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| Italian gas project reaches new milestone for Prospex
Prospex Energy PLC (AIM: PXEN) has moved a step closer to expanding production at its Selva Malvezzi gas field in northern Italy after its project partner lodged the Environmental Impact
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| BT and Verizon to combine international businesses in $4bn telecoms joint venture
BT Group PLC (LON: BT.A) and Verizon Communications have agreed to combine their international operations into a new 50:50 joint venture, creating a global connectivity business with approximately US$4 billion
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| Unicorn identifies new drill targets at Kilmallock following positive 3D gravity modelling
Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc (LON: UMR) has reported encouraging results from 3D gravity modelling at its Kilmallock zinc project in Ireland, identifying five significant untested gravity anomalies that could represent
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| United Oil & Gas plc (AIM: UOG) Investor Podcast – On The Rocks Episode 3
United Oil & Gas plc (AIM: UOG), the oil and gas company with a high-impact exploration asset offshore Jamaica and a development asset in the UK, is pleased to announce
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| Tap launches proprietary stablecoin to expand digital payments ecosystem
Tap Global Group plc (AIM: TAP) has launched Stabld, its own proprietary stablecoin platform, marking a significant step in the company’s ambition to become a full-service digital finance and payments
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| Fulcrum secures US$20 million royalty funding framework and strategic investment
Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET) has signed a non-binding term sheet for a US$20 million royalty financing with Chancery Royalty Ltd, alongside a £200,000 strategic equity investment, providing a potential
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| FTSE 100 seen edging higher as Middle East tensions ease
London stocks are expected to open modestly higher on Monday after the United States and Iran agreed to halt military strikes and resume diplomatic talks, easing concerns over disruption to
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| Greatland boosts gold reserves by 62% as Telfer expansion gathers pace
Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM: GGP, ASX: GGP) has increased its Group Ore Reserve by 62% to 5.0 million ounces of gold, marking a major milestone in its strategy to establish
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 28th June 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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI
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| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 28th June 2026
Red Maps Author @ZaksTradersCafe It was June 1975, not the following heatwave summer of 1976 that piqued my interest in weather / climate at the age of 8, and I
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| The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Sunday 28th June 2026
Over the past few weeks I have written about Bitcoin treasury analytics, Bitcoin per share, how I believe the sector is evolving, and how we at Smarter Web are trying
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| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 28th June 2026
London’s leading stock indices ended the week on a subdued note, with the FTSE 100 edging lower after briefly trading near a two-month high. The blue-chip index closed down 21.87
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| Review: Fulcrum Metals, from historic gold tailings to a scalable Ontario recovery platform
Fulcrum Metals (AIM: FMET) has moved a long way from being viewed simply as a conventional small cap explorer with a collection of Canadian assets. The story has now become
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 27th June 2026
London’s leading stock indices ended Friday on a subdued note, with the FTSE 100 edging lower after briefly trading near a two-month high. The blue-chip index closed down 21.87 points,
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| Review: Panther Metals Steps Into Ontario’s Bigger Critical Minerals Story
When this theme was first discussed last September, the central idea was that historic mine waste in Ontario was starting to look less like an environmental liability and more like
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