The FTSE 100 closed down 0.5% on Friday. The biggest gainer was packaging giant Smurfit Kappa, which rose by 3.5%, followed closely by United Utilities, up by 3.5%. The largest decliner was HSBC, which fell by 2.6%, followed by Premier Inn owner Whitbread, down by 2.5%.
FTSE 250 has the best week for over five months closing up 0.9% and edging towards the key 21,000 mark. It hit more than a two-year high earlier in trading and had its best week since Januar 22. The top performer was Savills, which surged by 7.5%, followed by Ocado, which increased by 7.4%. The biggest loser was the IT business Softcat, which dropped by 6.6%, followed by Trustpilot, down by 3.5%.
| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 6th July 2024
The FTSE 100 closed down 0.5% on Friday. The biggest gainer was packaging giant Smurfit Kappa, which rose by 3.5%, followed closely by United Utilities, up by 3.5%. The largest
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| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 6th July 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of Weekend Markets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next…Enjoy! Become a
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 5th July 2024
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, Avacta, Angle,
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| Coinsilium Positioning Early in Web3 Crypto Projects for the Bitcoin Up Cycle
Coinsilium has strategically positioned itself with a new Web3 focus and recent partnerships, such as with Lightflow, to offer comprehensive advisory services including technical expertise and funding capabilities. The company
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 5th July 2024
Copper prices continue to climb through US holiday in anticipation of China stimulus MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN) – New CFO as Nalunaq
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| Brussels hails Britain as a ‘crucial partner’ following Labour’s victory
Brussels leaders have indicated their desire for a closer partnership with the UK following Sir Keir Starmer’s election victory. Eight years after the Brexit vote, European Council President Charles Michel
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| Shell to incur $1bn loss after stopping work on biofuels plant
Shell anticipates a financial impact of up to $2 billion (£1.6 billion) after pausing construction on one of Europe’s largest planned biofuel plants and selling a refinery in Singapore. The
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: SEEN, INC, COIN & BRES
SEEEN (SEEN) return from temporary suspension with the publication of its March 2024 accounts. Seeen, is transforming through commercializing it’s AI media technology into a higher value and margin business.
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| Pound strengthens following Labour’s decisive victory
The pound has strengthened following Labour’s landslide victory in the general election. Sunak to Deliver Final Statement as PM at 10:30 am Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is scheduled to
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| Baron Oil PLC – Change of Name Effective to Sunda Energy Plc
Further to the Company’s announcement on 21 June 2024, Baron Oil (AIM: BOIL), announces that its change of name to Sunda Energy Plc has become effective at Companies House and a
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| Coinsilium Group Limited: Greengage Announces Collaboration with Coinbase to Boost SME Financing with Blockchain Technology
London, UK, 5 July 2024 – Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE: COIN) (OTCQB: CINGF), the Web3 investor, advisor, and venture builder is pleased to report that investment portfolio company Greenage Global Holding
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| What happened overnight – Friday 5th July 2024
Asian shares were mostly lower following strong gains in Europe overnight, while the FTSE 100 climbed in premarket trading after Labour’s overwhelming election victory. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose above
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| Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ) Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 5, 2024 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development company with a substantial land package of gold and strategic mineral
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| Apple removes 25 VPN apps from its online store in Russia.
Apple has removed 25 virtual private network (VPN) applications from its App Store in Russia, according to the Interfax news agency, as Moscow intensifies its crackdown on services that help
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 4th July 2024
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, Avacta, Arkle,
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Thursday 4th July 2024
Metals climb as dollar rally cools and traders look to China’s Third Plenum for policy support MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aura Energy* (AURA LN) – Optimisation
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| Final major poll indicates Reform UK poised to secure 13 seats
The final major poll of the general election predicts that Nigel Farage’s party will secure 17 per cent of the vote on Thursday. Reform UK is on course to win
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| Mosman Oil & Gas (AIM:MSMN) Update re. EP 155 Farmin Partner
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company, notes the recent update from Mining Minerals & Metals plc (“MMM”) regarding the
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: IGE, MSMN, ECOB, TGR, I3E, LST, FAB, ITIM & EST
Image Scan (IGE) whose revenue to Sept 2023 was £2.96m with a £120k profit has today announced a £3m contract with UK defence contractor, NP Aerospace to supply its ThreatScan®
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| What happened overnight – Thursday 4th July 2024
Asian stocks reached 27-month highs as lower-than-expected employment data in the US reduced the likelihood of a rate cut in September. Thin trading was observed due to the Independence Day
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| Is Bitcoin bottoming out at $58,000?
Join me, as I dive into Bitcoin’s price action, analyze key support levels, discuss the impact of Bitcoin fundamentals, and question whether Bitcoin’s destiny is simply a self-fulfilling prophecy. Whether
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| Katoro Gold PLC (AIM:KAT) Interim Chief Executive Officer Appointment
Katoro Gold plc (AIM: KAT), the strategic and precious minerals exploration and development company, announces, following completion of due diligence, the confirmation of Mr Patrick Cullen as Interim Chief Executive
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| Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, sale of its uranium projects located in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Ryan highlighted how this deal validates Fulcrum’s business model by bringing in $3.36 million CAD in cash and shares, plus $3.25 million CAD in exploration commitments, which benefits shareholders through
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Touchstone Exploration, Serica Energy, Jadestone Energy & Challenger Energy Group
WTI (Aug) $82.81 -57c, Brent (Sep) $86.24 -36c, Diff -$3.43 +21c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Aug) $2.44 -4c, UKNG (Aug) 77.95p -0.55p, TTF (Aug) €33.3 +€0.04. Oil price Hurricane Beryl which
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| IntelliAM went public today at a valuation of £17.9m on the Aquis Exchange
The former chief executive of Wandisco has re-entered the stock market with the listing of Yorkshire software company IntelliAM. IntelliAM went public today on the Aquis Exchange with a valuation
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| The Labour Party Looks Poised for Historic Victory
London stocks remain elevated this afternoon as the nation prepares to vote in what could be a historic election for the Labour Party. Recent polling data from Survation indicates that
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 3rd July 2024
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, Avacta, Aptamer,
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Copper prices rise despite China PMI data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – PSA amendments Aston Bay Holdings (BAY CN) – Drilling
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ECR, SVML, CGO, STX, EQLS, FCM, FMET, TM1 & COIN
ECR Minerals (ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, announce the latest results for additional testing for the critical mineral Antimony (Sb) from diamond core previously drilled
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| Coinsilium Group Limited: Signs SAFT to acquire Otomato Web3 Automation Protocol Tokens
London, UK, 3 July 2024 – Coinsilium Group Limited (AQUIS: COIN) (OTCQB: CINGF), the Web3 investor, advisor, and venture builder is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Simple
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| Fulcrum Metals PLC (LON:FMET) Sale of Saskatchewan Uranium Projects
Fulcrum Signs Definitive Option Agreement with Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. for the sale of its Saskatchewan Uranium Projects Further to the Company’s announcements on 17 May 2024 and 3 April
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| What happened overnight – Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Asian shares mostly climbed, driven by a more than 10% surge in Tesla shares, which helped push US benchmarks to new records. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 increased by 0.9% to
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| First Class Metals (LON:FCM) Operations update
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive land holdings, remains focused in northern Ontario, Canada, is pleased to announce significant advancements in
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| ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Exceptional Antimony Results at Bailieston
ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce the latest results for additional testing for the critical mineral Antimony (Sb)
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| First Class Metal Actively Advancing All Projects in Canada as the Field Season Commences
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) announced that fieldwork on the Coco East base / precious metal property is now underway. The video features an interview with Mark S, CEO
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| Mustang Energy PLC – Change of Name to Cykel AI PLC
The Company (formerly Mustang Energy PLC) announces that it has changed its name to Cykel AI PLC. Following the name change, the Company’s ticker symbol, under which its shares are
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 2nd July 2024
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, CAP-XX, Clontarf,
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 2nd July 2024
EV manufacturers rally after upbeat delivery data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN) – US$35m Revolving Credit Facilities Bezant Resources (BZT LN) – Mankayan
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| Chaarat Gold (AIM:CGH) shares plummet 50% due to debt concerns
Shares in Chaarat Gold Holdings Ltd (AIM: CGH) plummeted nearly 50% due to a debt crisis and the resignation of its executive chairman. Martin Andersson, who was a major shareholder
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| US debt costs soar amid fears of an ‘inflationary Trump 2.0’ presidency
The cost of US government borrowing surged following a Supreme Court ruling that increased the likelihood of a second Donald Trump presidency. US Treasury yields, which represent the return the
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| Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE: COIN) (OTCQB: CINGF) Strategic Web3 Collaboration with Liteflow
Liteflow and Coinsilium Announce Strategic Collaboration, Opening Access to $1 Million for Early-Stage Web3 Startups London, UK, 2 July 2024 – Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE: COIN) (OTCQB: CINGF), the Web3 investor,
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HVO, WCAT, CTL, MDZ, BZT, GEMD, HUM, URAH & COIN
hVIVO (HVO), a specialist contract research organisation, announced that it has been engaged for a Phase 2b field study assessing an influenza candidate. This contract is with a US company and
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| hVIVO PLC (LON:HVO) Capital Markets Event and Trading Update on 17 July
hVIVO plc (AIM & Euronext: HVO), a fast growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, announces that
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| What happened overnight – Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Asian stocks showed mixed results after Wall Street stocks advanced and US bond yields surged following a Supreme Court ruling that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution. The Japanese
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| Amaroq Minerals Ltd. – Heads of Terms agreed for US$35 million Revolving Credit Facility
New agreement replaces undrawn US$18.5 million facility for construction activities TORONTO, ONTARIO – 2 July 2024 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development company with
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| ECR Minerals PLC (AIM:ECR) Adviser appointed to realise value from tax losses
ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce that it has engaged Argonaut PCF Ltd (“Argonaut”) to assist it in
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| The week of 1st-5th July 2024- French election; UK election; US Payrolls.
I’m wondering if we will have some volatility in the market this week!? French elections are pointing to a right-wing majority in parliament. UK polls predict the UK is heading
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 1st July 2024
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, Bluejay, Deltic,
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| Steve & Zak: Unleashed – 16 AIM Companies Suspended in Just 1 Day
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Steve & Zak: Unleashed. An ad hoc show of views and opinions on current affairs, hopefully with a smidge of humour mixed in. On
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Monday 1st July 2024
Copper demand to rise significantly with shift to cleaner energy sources in India MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Operations suspended at Grosvenor
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| UK energy bills are expected to decrease over the next few months.
Energy bills are expected to decrease for the next few months as the new Ofgem energy price cap takes effect today for England, Scotland, and Wales. Electricity and gas bills
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| Traders are wagering that Le Pen will fall short in the second round of the French election.
Traders predicted that Marine Le Pen’s National Rally would fall short of a majority in the French parliamentary elections, leading to a rise in the euro and a positive outlook
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: MARU, SEEN, EUA, HARL, PXC, GGP, POW, PALM, GMR, HE1, RBW, TAP, KDNC & CTL
Today Marula (MARU), SEEEN (SEEN), Eurasia (EUA) and Harland & Wolff (HARL) were amongst the extended list of companies whose shares were suspended due to failing to file their results on time. Author @ZaksTradersCafe
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| Neo Energy Metals (LON:NEO) Interim Consolidated Results
Interim Consolidated Results for the Six-Month Period Ended 31 March 2024 (the Period) Neo Energy Metals plc the near term, low-cost uranium developer, is pleased to announce the publication of its
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| What happened overnight – Monday 1st July 2024
The euro appreciated overnight as the far-right National Rally party appeared unlikely to secure a majority, despite significant gains in the first round of parliamentary elections. Polling agencies suggest the
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| Cash and Coffee: Will UK equities and GBP crash on a Labour Government?
Welcome back to Cash & Coffee, now in a revised weekly format. Cash and Coffee provides a weekly update and a look ahead at macro news, company news and the
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| Fulcrum Metals PLC (LON:FMET) Exercise of Dunn Option Agreement
Exercise of Dunn Option Agreement Update on the Sale of Saskatchewan Uranium Projects Fulcrum Metals plc (LON: FMET), a company focused on mineral exploration and development in Canada, announces that its
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| Harland & Wolff (AIM:HARL) Unaudited Preliminary Results and Temporary Suspension
Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc (AIM: HARL), the UK quoted company focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management, releases its unaudited financial results for the financial year ended 31 December
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| Mkango Resources Ltd – pilot plant successfully commissioned at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham
PILOT PLANT SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED FOR LONG-LOOP RECYCLING OF RARE EARTH MAGNETS Highlights · Mkango Rare Earths UK has successfully commissioned a long-loop recycling pilot plant at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, which processes NdFeB magnet
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, weekend Edition, Sunday 30th June 2024
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, Avacta, Bushveld,
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| Share Talk Expected Market Updates For The Week Ahead, 1st – 5th August 2024
The final working week of June will be relatively quiet for UK macroeconomic data following the Bank of England’s decision. However, Friday’s gross domestic product (GDP) update could be leveraged
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| Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 30th June 2024
The Moment Of Truth After 14 years of Soft Labour, arguably, something we have had since 1997 (New Labour), or the Thatcher coup in 1990, we are looking to years
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| Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 30th June 2024
London’s top share index concludes a lacklustre week in the red. London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Friday, capping a muted week of trading, despite revised economic growth figures offering a
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| Labour’s policies could spell the end for the North Sea industry.
David Latin is running out of patience. As the chairman of Serica Energy, with over 30 years in the oil and gas industry, including managing drilling operations in war zones,
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| Shein retains the possibility of a Hong Kong IPO as a contingency plan.
Online fast-fashion group Shein has a back-up plan to pursue a listing in Hong Kong, as its ambition for an initial public offering (IPO) in London faces increasing scrutiny in
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| Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 29th June 2024
London’s top share index concludes a lacklustre week in the red. London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Friday, capping a muted week of trading, despite revised economic growth figures offering a
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| BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café video podcast, Saturday 29th June 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of Weekend Markets where BizTech and Zaks take a light-hearted look at the past week and attempt to predict what will happen next…Enjoy! The video
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| Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Angus Energy, Arrow Exploration Corp, Beacon Energy, Echo Energy, Kistos & finally
WTI (Aug) $81.74 +84c, Brent (Aug) $86.39 +$1.14, Diff -$4.65 +30c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Aug) $2.69 -6c, UKNG (Aug)* 81.02p +1.5p, TTF (Aug) €34.285 +€0.07. Oil price As we come
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| US Set to Cut Interest Rates ‘as Soon as September’ as Inflation Declines
The Federal Reserve could cut interest rates “as soon as September,” according to economists after official figures revealed a decline in a closely-watched measure of US inflation last month. The
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| Thousands Affected by Payday Outages on UK Banking Apps
Thousands of customers were unable to access their accounts on payday due to technical difficulties affecting several banking apps. HSBC, Nationwide, Barclays, and Virgin Money reported issues on the last
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| Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) Update on Manganese Ore Deliveries and Sales
Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to confirm that delivery of manganese ore from the Larisoro Manganese Mine, located in Samburu
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| Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 28th June 2024
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, Avacta, Altona,
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| SP Angel Morning View -Today’s Market View, Friday 28th June 2024
Commodities drift ahead of US inflation data today and US holiday next week MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below BeMetals* (BMET CN) – C$7m placement to fund drilling
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| RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: EUA, GRX, ANGS, SIS, REE, EQT, POW & BZT
Yesterday at 4 pm: Eurasia Mining (EUA), the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold mining company, announced that as a result of audit delays due to more complex procedures in relation to
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| AIM-listed group Nightcap to withdraw from the London Stock Exchange
In corporate news, Nightcap (AIM: NGHT), the owner of Cocktail Club, announced its decision to delist from the London Stock Exchange and cautioned that underlying profits would fall short of
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| What happened overnight – Friday 28th June 2024
Asian stocks are poised for a fifth consecutive month of gains, supported by expectations that cooling inflation may lead the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates this year. Asian markets
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| Amaroq Minerals Ltd – Nalunaq Mine Granted Approval of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Key Government approvals provide major milestone towards the development Amaroq’s cornerstone gold project TORONTO, ONTARIO – 28 June 2024 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent
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| Katoro Gold PLC (AIM:KAT) Proposed Director and Interim CEO Appointment
Proposed Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer Appointment Katoro Gold plc (AIM: KAT), the strategic and precious minerals exploration and development company, announces an update in respect of the composition
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| Sunak’s tourist tax has caused Rolex shoppers to abandon Britain.
Wealthy foreign shoppers seeking Rolex watches have turned away from Britain in favour of European cities like Paris and Milan, according to Brian Duffy, CEO of the UK’s largest luxury
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| Cykel AI PLC – has formally agreed to merge with Mustang Energy PLC (LON:MUST)
Cykel AI PLC (AQSE: CYK) has formally agreed to merge with Mustang Energy PLC (LSE: MUST), a special-purpose acquisition vehicle. This merger will facilitate the combined entity’s transition to the
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| Eurasia Mining PLC (LON:EUA) Update regarding Annual Report and Suspension
Update regarding Annual Report and Suspension Eurasia Mining Plc (“Eurasia” or the “Company”), the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold mining company, announces that as a result of audit delays
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| Marula Mining PLC – Formal Document Executed for Larisoro
Formal Document Executed for Larisoro Manganese Mine Investment Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU A2X: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, announces that formal documentation in respect of its investment
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| Powerhouse Energy Gp (AIM:PHE) Delivery of Kiln to Technical Centre
Powerhouse Energy Group Plc (AIM: PHE), a leader in integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low-carbon energy, along with its revenue-generating engineering consulting division, Engsolve, announced the successful delivery
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