London markets ended the week on a mixed note as gains in the FTSE 100 were offset by weakness in mining shares, while stronger-than-expected US jobs data triggered a sell-off
Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 4th 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
BP On Bid Alert After Loss Of Chair
BP is on bid alert as Exxon, Chevron, and Shell are all now said to be talking to their advisors about a possible takeover of the UK oil giant. They
Labour’s tax raid risks losing BP from the North Sea
BP PLC is reportedly considering a sale of its North Sea oil and gas business after more than six decades in the basin, as rising tax burdens and policy uncertainty
Shell earnings rise after strong performance in oil trading
Shell reported stronger earnings after volatility in crude markets boosted performance in its oil trading operations during the latest quarter.
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 22nd March 2025
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BP and Shell Gain £5bn Windfall Amid Middle East Tensions
The geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have created a significant financial opportunity for two of Britain’s largest energy companies. Shell and BP are positioned to capture an additional
RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BP, AST, EQT, PROC, MUL, JOG, ALK, FRG, XAR & RFX
(Alliance News) – BP (BP.) on Wednesday said it will take a sizeable charge relating to its energy transition businesses against the fourth quarter of 2025, but the oil major reported progress
FTSE 100 set to dip as Fed independence concerns unsettle markets
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 15 points lower, according to spread betting firms, as global markets respond to rising political tensions surrounding US monetary policy. Nevertheless, the
The London stock market closed the week at a new record high.
The FTSE 100 ended the week at a new record high, buoyed by reports of a potential mega-merger between two of the world’s largest mining groups.
FTSE 100 poised for Friday lift after record-breaking week
The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points higher on Friday, according to spread betting firms, as the index looks to conclude the first full trading week of the
FTSE 100 retreats from record as caution creeps in
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 40 points lower on Thursday, according to spread betting firms, extending its pullback from Tuesday’s record high while remaining above the 10,000