Mastercard’s European chief, Mark Barnett, has justified the charges levied on merchants amidst regulatory scrutiny in the UK, retailer opposition, and the looming threat of Big Tech encroaching on their

The G7 and the European Union (EU) are set to prohibit Russian gas imports via routes where Moscow has halted supplies, as per insiders involved in the discussions. This move,

The AIM All-Share Index ended the week down by about 1.5%, largely due to a 25bps interest rate hike by the Bank of England — though this was not entirely

On Friday, Binance announced its decision to exit the Canadian market following the country’s recent issuance of a series of updated regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges, which included requirements for investor

A former executive alleges that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company in China, had a group of Communist Party members in place to propagate core Communist principles, adding to the growing concerns

According to Baker Hughes’ highly anticipated report on Friday, the number of oil and natural gas rigs in the United States experienced a significant decline this week, reaching its lowest

As for the broader retail landscape, not all news was negative. The AIM All-Share Index ended the week down by about 1.5%, largely due to a 25bps interest rate hike

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a warning of a “significant risk” of the US defaulting on its payment obligations within the first half of June unless there is

WTI (June) $70.87 -$1.69, Brent (July) $74.98 -$1.43, Diff -$4.28 +43c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (June) $2.19 u/c, UKNG (June) 79.61p -0.11p, TTF (June) €34.225 -€0.38. Oil price Oil fell sharply

The chief economist of the Bank of England, Huw Pill, has indicated that inflation, after reaching a crucial juncture, is expected to decline, signalling an end to the series of

Caracal Gold plc, the East African gold explorer, developer and producer with over 1,300,000oz of JORC-compliant gold resources, is pleased to announce revised terms of the existing Mill End Financing

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Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency firm, is shifting its focus away from the stringent US market, following a similar move by its Nasdaq-listed competitor, Coinbase, who recently established a presence in

Commodities look for direction amid uncertain monetary policy and economic growth outlook MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Celsius Resources* (CLA LN) – CLICK FOR PDF – Celsius Terminates convertible

Ondo InsurTech Plc (“Ondo”), the London-listed leader in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised £815,000 pursuant to an oversubscribed placing and

Tesla is set to address an acceleration system issue in nearly all cars it has sold in China, amounting to around 1.1 million electric vehicles produced at its Shanghai plant

Southern African focussed metals exploration company Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV) announce the Company’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the offices of the Company’s Solicitors, Druces LLP, Salisbury

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe THG (THG) said that having discussed with its financial

Contrary to the Bank of England’s predictions, the British economy displayed a stronger performance in the first quarter of the year. Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that

On April 17, 2023, THG publicized the receipt of an initial, non-binding proposal from Apollo Global Management Inc. (“Apollo”), representing some of its associated funds, to acquire all existing and

A prominent computer brand has rendered its customers’ printers inoperative when they employ ink cartridges from competing firms. Hewlett-Packard, commonly known as HP, has incited outrage by introducing a recent

Treasury officials have called supermarket executives to discuss the escalating food prices, following a warning from the Bank of England that these costs would continue to rise throughout the year.

In a display of the continuing strong ties between the United States and Malawi, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), the U.S. Mission in Malawi, and other U.S. and

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, Andrada, Block, Bens,

Commodity prices step down as China’s growth further slows MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Antofagasta* (ANTO LN) – Chairman’s AGM address highlights measures to meet demand, environmental,

European natural gas prices continue to drop, hitting almost a 22-month low, as predictions of a surge in wind power production contribute to an already tepid demand projection. In the

ImmuPharma PLC (AIM:IMM, OTC:IMMPF) plans to focus this year on advancing Lupuzor, its lupus treatment, into phase II/III clinical trials later in the year. The company’s progression towards critical testing

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE: GENF), a leading company in the field of longevity, has revealed plans to reorganize its primary board of directors and scientific advisory board (SAB) in order

Delivered Q1 2023 production of 12,193 bopd representing 17.5% growth over Q4 2022 Achieved record sales volumes of 21,500 bopd in March 2023 through Brazil exports and Iquitos Fully repaid the Company’s

A leader at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has suggested that the Bank of England should clarify the extent to which it is willing to impair the UK

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Fulcrum Metals (FMET), a company focused on mineral exploration

Memorandum of Agreement signed with the Government of Niger for the development of up to 200 MW of New Solar Projects Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused

Inflation remains stubbornly high in the UK at 10.1pc, with the Bank of England expected to raise rates three more times this year to 5pc to bring it under control.

WTI (June) $73.71 +55c, Brent (July) $77.44 +43c, Diff -$3.73 -12c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG ( May) $2.26 +3c, UKNG (June) 82.50p -2.50p, TTF (June) €35.865 -€0.68. Oil price Oil was

The largest oil producer in the North Sea anticipates slashing 350 jobs in the UK, a mere two months after reporting its profits had been virtually eradicated by Rishi Sunak’s

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Power Metal 62.06% held Spin-Out IPO Vehicle Golden Metal Resources PLC Announces Admission to Trading on AIM With Power Metal’s Holding Valued at £4.44m Power Metal Resources plc (LON: POW),

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), Southern Africa focussed metals exploration company, is pleased to announce a drilling campaign on its Kalahari Suture Zone North (“KSZ North”) project. The Company has

Cellular Goods (LSE: CBX), a UK-based skincare and wellness company providing premium consumer products formulated with lab-produced cannabinoids, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a contract with

Dekel Agri-Vision Plc (AIM: DKL), the West African agriculture company focused on building a portfolio of sustainable and diversified projects, is pleased to provide an April production update for its Ayenouan palm oil project

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Golden Metal Resources (GMET), a mineral exploration company, announced

First Day of Dealings Golden Metal Resources plc, a mineral exploration company focused on tungsten, gold, copper, silver and zinc within Nevada, USA, is pleased to announce that, at 08:00 today,

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) a UK focused onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company, is pleased to announce that material landmark net revenues, in excess of US$15,000,000 have

Purplebricks’ stock nosedives over 60% as the distressed real estate agency cautions of possible cash depletion. On Tuesday, in a trading update, Purplebricks revealed that a decline in property listings

WTI (June) $73.16 +$1.82, Brent (July) $77.01 +$1.71, Diff -$3.85 -1c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $2.23 +10c, UKNG (June) 85.0p +1.0p, TTF (June) €36.55 -€0.324. Oil price A real roller

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, Alkemy, Ascent, Capital

European fuel costs may nearly triple this winter and stay elevated until next summer, Goldman Sachs predicts, potentially impacting households and benefiting Vladimir Putin’s attempts to finance his Ukraine conflict.

Kavango Resources PLC (LSE: KAV, OTC: KVGOF) announced a £6 million conditional equity investment to be completed in two stages through a conditional subscription by Purebond Ltd, an existing shareholder

Agreement with the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of high-performance titanium dioxide pigments to fund the Eastern Minerals Project into production Capital Metals (AIM: CMET), a mineral sands company approaching mine

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Oracle Power (ORCP), announced that it has signed a

Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW), the London listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its global project portfolio, announces it has completed a placing (the “Placing”) to raise gross proceeds for

Proposed Partial Sale of Santa Cruz Sur Assets, Issue of Option on a Producing Columbian Portfolio and Equity Issue at a Premium Echo Energy, the Latin American focused energy company,

ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce that further to the announcement of 17 February 2023, the sale of the Company’s ‘Bailieston’

First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK metals exploration company seeking large scale metal discoveries across its extensive Ontario land holding is pleased to

Baker Hughes Co a prominent energy services firm, reported that U.S. energy companies experienced the largest weekly reduction in oil and natural gas rigs since February, according to its widely

Zak Mir looks at the top small-cap risers to date of 2023. Intriguingly enough, there is an almost equal mix of formerly shorting targets / negative sentiment situations, fundamental milestone

HMRC Contemplates Implementing Regulations to Confiscate Cryptocurrency from Tax Noncompliant Businesses The government is deliberating on proposals that would grant the tax agency the authority to access online wallets, as

Free EV Charging Stations in UK Reduced Significantly Due to Escalating Energy Expenses. In the past year, thousands of complimentary electric vehicle chargers have been removed from British roads as

London vs Other Financial Centres Author @ZaksTradersCafe One of the themes that the mainstream media is currently enjoying is the idea that the London stock market is losing out to

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, along with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members, is expected to announce another interest rate hike this coming Thursday. There is ongoing debate about

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, along with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members, is expected to announce another interest rate hike this coming Thursday. There is ongoing debate

On Wednesday, gold prices reached a new yearly peak for the second time, as investors pursued secure assets amid news of continued challenges faced by US regional banks. Gold climbed

The upcoming week, spanning from May 8th to May 12th, begins with a Coronation bank holiday in the UK, followed by a focus on various businesses that have recently been

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, Blencowe, C4X, Hostmore,

On Friday, oil prices experienced an increase; however, they faced a third consecutive weekly drop following a significant decline earlier this week, in anticipation of rising benchmark interest rates and

Small-cap stocks often experience significant price fluctuations, which is characteristic of lower-value securities. However, the increase in value that Mirriad Advertising PLC (AIM: MIRI, OTCQX: MMDDF) experienced this week was

In April, diesel prices across the UK averaged 159.4p per litre, compared to 146.5p for petrol. However, at the end of the month, diesel’s wholesale prices were 104.9p per litre,

On Saturday, Charles III of Britain was crowned king in a ceremony that blended eighth-century rituals with 21st-century elements, featuring the kind of majestic pageantry not seen since his mother,

A collection of stocks curated by ChatGPT, an AI-driven chatbot, has significantly outperformed several well-known investment funds in the UK. In a financial experiment by comparison website finder.com, between March

Update Regarding Shareholder Record Date for Kosovan Litigation In response to inquiries from current Fox Marble Holdings plc shareholders, the company confirms that the record date for shareholders to be

Power Metal Resources plc (LON: POW) the London listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its global project portfolio announces the appointment of Bill Brodie Good as a Non-executive Director of the Company with immediate

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, Arrow, Bushveld, Baron,

Greatland Gold, a part-owner of the promising Havieron gold project, is gearing up for an ASX listing to streamline its Australian operations. The company will maintain its listing on the

Copper prices weaken towards three months low whilst Cochilco raises price forecasts MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bushveld Minerals* (BMN LN) – Refinancing of US$45m Orion debt

Gen Z and Gen Alpha face a system designed to tax aspiration out of existence. by Charles Archer Long-term readers will have considered my views on the insane complexity of the UK’s

Bushveld Minerals Limited (AIM:BMN, OTC:BSHVF) experienced a surge in share prices on Friday morning after announcing a non-binding term sheet to refinance its roughly US$45 million convertible loan note, set

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the metals exploration company focused on Southern Africa, is pleased to share the following corporate update. Progress on new acquisition Kavango confirms it is in

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe All Things Considered Group Plc (AQSE: ATC), the independent

Clontarf Energy plc (AIM: CLON) announce that, as a follow-up to its statement on March 28, 2023, all prerequisite conditions have been met for the joint venture (JV) with NEXT-ChemX

EQTEC plc (AIM: EQT), a global technology innovator powering distributed, decarbonised, new energy infrastructure through its waste-to-value solutions for hydrogen, biofuels and energy generation announces its audited results for the year ended

Bens Creek Group plc (AIM:BEN), the North American metallurgical coal mine owner serving the steel industry, is pleased to announce that, following the company’s statement on March 23, 2023, a

France’s gas reserves have reached the lowest level in Europe after widespread strikes protesting President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed pension reforms impacted imports. Industry data cited by the International Energy Agency

A leading UK motoring organization, the RAC, has accused retailers of artificially raising diesel prices at the pump, even though wholesale prices for diesel have dropped below those of petrol.

WTI (June) $68.60 -$3.06, Brent (July) $72.33 -$2.99, Diff -$3.73 +7c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (May) $2.17 -4c, UKNG (June)* 82.55p -2.34p, TTF (June) €36.5 -€0.22. * May Expiry. Oil price

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has indicated that eurozone interest rates may need to reach a new record as the region continues to grapple with persistent

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, Argos, Contango, First Class,

Gold rises on Powell signals rate pause. BYD and other EV sales take off MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below STAR WARS DAY: May the fourth be with

Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL), a high-growth operator with a diverse portfolio of assets in key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, announces that it has initiated drilling of the Carrizales

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN), an oil exploration, development, and production firm, refers to the announcements made on March 28 and April 19, 2023. Following these, Mosman’s Board

In the first quarter of this year, Royal Dutch Shell achieved an all-time high in profits, amassing over $9.6 billion (£7.6 billion) despite a decline in oil and gas prices

This post was written by Zak Mir, a Technical Analyst, Events Host, Presenter, CEO Interviewer and established Market Commentator. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Arrow Exploration (AXL), the high-growth operator with a portfolio

First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”), the UK metals exploration company seeking large scale metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo & Sunbeam land holdings,

Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK focused, onshore hydrocarbon production, development and exploration company, is pleased to announce the disposal of its 2.5% interest in the Claymore Area

US Federal Reserve boosts borrowing costs for the 10th time in a row, aiming to curb inflation The US central bank has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to

European natural gas prices have reached their lowest point in 21 months, undermining Vladimir Putin’s campaign in Ukraine. Dutch front-month futures, the European gas pricing standard, have dropped up to

Gas prices throughout Europe have reached a 21-month low just before the upcoming quarterly price cap review by the UK energy regulator, Ofgem. European hub spot prices have decreased to

Barclays chairman asserts global dependence on fossil fuels amid climate activist disruption at the annual general meeting Nigel Higgins, Barclays chairman, stated that the world is presently unable to function

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, Advanced Oncotherapy, Angus,

Gold climbs to $2,016/oz as oil collapses on growth concerns and US banking fears MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN) – Geophysical survey identifies

New API Enhances Adtech Platforms’ Compatibility with Mirriad’s Fusion Technology The first release within the new cloud and technology partnership with Microsoft aims to boost product innovation, increased scalability, and