Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 7th January 2024

This is ShareTalk’s New Year’s digest; a place where we look at some of the most promising small-cap companies across the risk spectrum to consider in the first quarter of

In the upcoming week, the stream of corporate updates intensifies, featuring prominent retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, and B&M, as well as high street brands like Greggs, Games Workshop,

Victoria, Australia presents a lucrative opportunity for those with an interest in gold. This precious metal has long been a symbol of wealth and prosperity, making it an attractive prospect

The parent company of Boots is reportedly contemplating a £7 billion public offering in London for the well-known pharmacy chain, reigniting discussions about its exit strategy two years after 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, ANGLE, Bluebird,

Maritime transportation leader Maersk has announced its decision to bypass the critical Red Sea route indefinitely, a decision that could potentially exacerbate the current deceleration in inflation rates. The company,

Gold heads for weekly fall as Treasuries weaken on fading rate cut optimism MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Core Lithium (CXO AU) – Mining operations suspended amid

Numerous flood alerts persist, leading to travel disruptions for commuters on Friday due to extensive rainfall that has inundated roads, fields, and railway lines. As of Friday morning, England is

Aura commences extensional drilling program at the Tiris Uranium Project KEY POINTS: ·    A 15,500m drilling program has now commenced at Tiris East, aiming to define additional Resources from the Exploration

Phoenix Copper (PXC), the AIM-quoted USA-focused base and precious metals company, refers to the Company’s proposed corporate copper bond financing which is intended to finance the construction of the Empire

On Thursday, Bitcoin showed signs of recovery after a significant drop earlier in the week, where it fell more than 6% following the release of a pessimistic research report by

Halifax initially forecasted an 8% decrease in house prices for 2023, yet homeowners ultimately experienced a 1.7% increase in their property values. Consequently, real estate agents seem less inclined to

WTI (Feb) $72.70 +$2.32, Brent (Mar) $78.25 +$2.36, Diff -$5.55 +4c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Feb) $2.67 +10c, UKNG (Feb) 82.0p +5.5p, TTF (Feb) €33.45 +€2.045. Oil price Oil rallied sharply

At the end of last year, private sector companies in Britain experienced a significant upturn, contrasting with the recessionary pressures facing businesses in the eurozone, as indicated by recent survey

The initial days of 2024 saw Wall Street falter, with the S&P 500 experiencing its most significant two-day downturn since late October, as investors cashed in on profits following last

Goldman Sachs forecasts that the Bank of England will start reducing interest rates from May, a strategy expected to save households around £11bn by the end of next year. 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, Ananda, ANGLE,

Gold rebounds after weak job openings as focus turns to labour data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below First Quantum (FM CN) – Reports suggest Barrick is eyeing

Bitcoin’s notorious volatility was evident on Wednesday, as it experienced a significant drop of over 4.5%. This decline was triggered by an article from Matrixport, a crypto-focused financial services platform,

UK equities experienced a rebound, with Next leading the surge to a historic peak following an upward revision of its annual profit forecast. The premier FTSE 100 index rose by

Tekmar Group (TGP) a second and more significant new contract is announced in as many months. A £3.5m contract for its flagship Generation 10 cable protection system (CPS) with associated ancillaries

ANGLE PLC (AIM: AGL, OTCQX: ANPCY), a specialist in liquid biopsy, announced a significant advancement in cancer diagnostics, offering more personalized and actionable insights into the disease and its progression.

i3 Energy plc (AIM: I3E) (TSX: ITE), an independent oil and gas company with assets and operations in the UK and Canada, is pleased to announce the publication of its

RCE-7 and RCE-8 C7 on production Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to provide an

Gazprom, the Russian energy corporation, recently set a new daily high for gas deliveries to China through its Power of Siberia pipeline. According to a statement on Gazprom’s Telegram channel:

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, Armadale, Audioboom,

SP Angel, a City broker, maintains a ‘buy’ recommendation for Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM: UJO), forecasting over a threefold increase in its stock market value. Analyst David Mirzai highlights

A recent study highlights a notable decline in Britain’s electricity generation from fossil fuels, reaching its lowest level in nearly seven decades in 2023. In 2023, coal, gas, and oil

Iron ore continues to rise as traders look to restocking amid China growth optimism  MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Goldstone Resources* (GRL LN) – Gold loan standstill

Mkango Resources Ltd, together with its 79 %–owned associate Magnito and partner CoTec, have established a new joint venture, HyProMag USA LLC. This venture is dedicated to developing a sustainable

Chill Brands Group PLC (LSE: CHLL, OTCQB: CHBRF) is preparing to introduce its nicotine-free Chill ZERO vape products at key locations including WH Smith travel areas, Morrisons stores, and major

Forty years ago today, Britain unveiled its largest and most renowned stock market index, commonly known as the “Footsie.” Since its inception, the index has hosted a roster of some

Audioboom (BOOM), the global podcast company, announce key milestones and data points connected to the success of the Audioboom Creator Network in 2023. Author @ZaksTradersCafe During 2023, creators published more than

LB Forsikring Inks Strategic Deal to Accelerate LeakBot Distribution Among Members Ondo Insurtech (LSE: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, announces a new deal with Danish

Analysts are optimistic about hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO), a company specializing in scientific trials, following its recent success in securing a £6.3 million contract for common cold treatment research. hVIVO is

PEDL 180 and PEDL 182 Competent Person’s Report by ERCE Upgraded Reserves for the Ashover Grit and Wingfield Flags Formations Penistone Flags Contingent Resources Upgrade and Reclassification to Reserves Union

Panthera Resources (PAT), with gold assets in West Africa and India, announced that the Company’s Australian subsidiary, Indo Gold Pty Ltd has formally issued a Notice of Dispute to the Republic

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,  Allergy, Argentex, Audioboom,

Looking forward to 2024 it may be the case that the temptation to be overly negative about prospects is the one to avoid. This is despite or perhaps because of

Bitcoin has staged a remarkable resurgence. After reaching a pinnacle of nearly $70,000 per unit two years ago, it experienced a significant decline of nearly 80% to approximately $15,000 a

Small-cap companies are spending their money on pre-drilling exploration to conserve cash. But they’re still buying up land. Why? by Charles Archer Picture the scene. It’s 1 January 2023 and your

Have ten minutes around Christmas? We have 20 stocks set to entertain in Q1 2024. And with the macroeconomic environment improving, the market is due a recovery. by Charles Archer If

I was going to spend my last article of the year considering why Shanta Gold has chosen to accept an offer far below what the company seems to be worth.

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, Abingdon, Bradda, Bisichi,

In 2023, gold reached an unprecedented high, with silver following its ascent. Experts see no major obstacles to gold’s continued upward trend in the next year. Gold and the US

Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC (AIM: HARL) experienced a substantial 26% surge in early trading following the approval to proceed with discussions regarding a new credit facility. Renowned for

29th December 2023; Year-end Shareholder Letter First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo, Sunbeam

In 2023, UK house prices experienced a mild decline, defying expectations of a significant downturn, as indicated by data from one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders. Nationwide Building Society

Interim Results – Six months ended 30 September 2023 Panthera Resources PLC (AIM: PAT), the gold exploration and development company with key assets in West Africa and India, is pleased to announce its unaudited

£200 Million Credit Facility & Associated UK Export Finance Export Development Guarantee Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc (AIM: HARL), the UK quoted company focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management, reports

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, Argo Blockchain, Coinsilium,

Metals rise on lower dollar and encouraging China data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Asiamet Resources (ARS LN) – Project status update as financing discussions progress Tirupati

Bitcoin has remained stuck in a sideways trading pattern as the year draws to a close. Cryptocurrency investors have opted to secure their profits after a surprisingly prosperous year for

Tirupati Graphite (TGR), the specialist flake graphite company, announced its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2023. Production increased by 160% to 4,508 tons (H1FY23: 1,731 tons). Author

RTOP signs first UK contract with Eram Capital Partners to provide its Open Orbit Platform technology RegTech Open Project plc (“RTOP” or the “Company”) the technology business specialised in the automation, management,

Chill Brands Group, the international consumer packaged goods company, announces its interim results for the six months ending 30 September 2023 (the “Period”), which can be viewed below and also

Oil Well Tobias-14 Drilling Results Block KON-11 – Angola Further to the announcement of 03 November 2023, Corcel Plc (London AIM: CRCL) is pleased to provide an update on the drilling results of the Tobias-14

Reabold Resources plc, the oil & gas investing company with a diversified portfolio of exploration, appraisal and development projects, announces an update to the forthcoming general meeting (the “General Meeting”)

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, Argo Blockchain, African

Large groups of passengers find themselves stranded at London’s King’s Cross station, as train operators issue travel advisories amidst a widespread cessation of rail services throughout the United Kingdom. Individuals

London’s premier stock index, the FTSE 100, saw only a modest 3% gain last year and has yet to surpass its 2018 levels. However, according to Russ Mould, AJ Bell’s

Bitcoin has staged a remarkable resurgence. After reaching a pinnacle of nearly $70,000 per unit two years ago, it experienced a significant decline of nearly 80% to approximately $15,000 a

Iron ore pushes higher as steelmakers restock before Lunar New Year MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Horizonte Minerals (HZM LN) – $20m interim funding secured from key

Horizonte Minerals PLC (AIM: HZM, TSX: HZM, OTC: HZMMF) has secured a US$20 million interim funding arrangement, generously provided by Orion, Glencore, and La Mancha. This development has propelled the

The use of technology has become paramount for traders seeking a competitive edge. One such technological marvel is the trading bot, a software application that automates the execution of trades

AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN) is poised to complete a substantial acquisition, purchasing Gracell Biotechnologies, a Chinese firm renowned for its innovative therapies targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases, in a deal

The FTSE 100 was poised for a favourable start as London’s market resumed trading following the Christmas break. Spread betting firms indicated that the Footsie could potentially open up to

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce that the Phase 1 Program of exploration activities at the Nyorinyori Graphite Project (“Nyorinyori”) and

Manchester United enthusiasts have been given reason to celebrate with the official announcement of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.03 billion acquisition of a 25% stake in the club during the festive

Small-cap companies are spending their money on pre-drilling exploration to conserve cash. But they’re still buying up land. Why? by Charles Archer Picture the scene. It’s 1 January 2023 and your

Zak Mir reviews the best small-cap charting setups of the past year. They include Capital Metals, Celadon, Chill Brands, Cornerstone, DG Innovate, Empire Metals, IMC, Intuitive, McBride, Ondo, Orcadian, Optibiotix,

Have ten minutes around Christmas? We have 20 stocks set to entertain in Q1 2024. And with the macroeconomic environment improving, the market is due a recovery. by Charles Archer If

In essence, there are two key factors to monitor in early 2024. Firstly, the ongoing saga of Bitcoin ETF applications by major firms like Grayscale, BlackRock, VanEck, and Fidelity has

The week following Christmas is typically characterized by a lack of scheduled corporate news, and this year is no exception, with only a few Annual General Meetings (AGMs) noted in

‘Tis the season once more when the nation’s top supermarket chains embrace the Christmas spirit with captivating prime-time advertisements. We’ve observed them all and selected our favourites as well as

Marula Mining Plc (AQSE: MARU) sprung not one but two market updates on the last day of trading before Christmas. We contacted the company today and hopefully will receive an

The next week or so will see us inundated with predictions for 2024, mostly from people from little day to day knowledge of the market, or who simply should not

We would like to wish everyone a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and look forward to a rewarding new year for all our readers. We look forward to another exciting