This week, U.S. energy companies reduced the number of operational oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in three weeks, as reported by energy services firm Baker Hughes

This week, the AIM All-Share Index experienced minimal excitement, ending with a modest increase of 0.95% at 756. This was a slightly better performance compared to the stagnant FTSE 100.

Everyone loves a good buyout. These are the companies from across the value chain that I think could be targets in 2024. When Mars bought Hotel Chocolat, I imagine that

Welcome to Weekend Markets; this week it’s Week 5 of 2024. In this weekly video podcast, the BizTech Academy and Zaks Traders Café take a light-hearted look at the markets

As today’s newsflow reminds us, since listing the progress of the company has been faultless in terms of proving up its assets, and indeed, in this case, other’s progress next

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, Aukett, Baron Oil,

Gold rises on falling US rates ahead of US labour numbers MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Wishbone Gold* (WSBN LN) – £300,000 fundraising to progress the Mosquito

Red Rock Resources Plc,  a firm engaged in developing natural resources with a focus on Oil & Gas, Gold, and new-generation energy metals, today announced the addition of Mr. David

Superdry PLC’s (LON: SDRY) shares surged by 64% following a report by The Times that a hedge fund has acquired a 5% stake, amidst increasing speculation about a potential takeover

HemoGenyx Pharmaceuticals (LON: HEMO) announced the approval of a crucial patent application by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, safeguarding its innovative CDX antibody technology. The granted patent, titled

First Class Metals (FCM) the UK metals exploration company, reported that Palladium One continues to intersect potentially economic Ni-Cu mineralisation in and around the West Pickle Lake Joint Venture area. #FCM

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 and Zigzag land holding is pleased to

BT’s profits soared after implementing a 14% hike in prices for its broadband and mobile services, affecting millions of customers. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £1.5 billion for

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, Bidstack, Bushveld,

Fed reiterates dovish outlook but not expecting first rate cut in March MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arkle Resources* (ARK LN) – Drilling results from Inishowen, Donegal

Deutsche Bank is set to eliminate 3,500 jobs in the coming years as the benefit of increased earnings from higher interest rates starts to diminish. The bank, which has around

MicroSalt plc, a company commercialising a patented technology to produce full-flavour, low-sodium salt for food manufacturers and consumers, is pleased to announce that its ordinary shares of £0.001625 each (“Ordinary Shares”) will

Tekcapital (TEK) the UK intellectual property investment group, announced that MicroSalt® plc ordinary shares have been admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange plc and dealings

Interest rates are anticipated to remain at their nearly 16-year peak for at least another month, as the Bank of England’s cautious Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members wait for more

Shell’s earnings fell by nearly a third as the company adapted to reduced oil and gas prices. The company reported adjusted profits of $28.3 billion (£22.3 billion) for 2023, a

Neo Energy Metals plc (formerly Stranger Holdings PLC), the near-term, low-cost uranium developer, is pleased to announce that its audited accounts for the 18 months ended 30 September 2023 (the

Sunbeam Property: High-Grade Gold Assay Results High-Grade Gold Results Up to 18.8 g/t Au First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) the UK metals exploration company seeking large scale metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian

By 2030, the price of a pint during football matches could exceed £13, according to recent findings. At Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium and West Ham Utd’s London Stadium, the price

Quarterly Activities Report for the Period Ended 31 December 2023 Prospex Energy PLC (AIM: PXEN), the AIM quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects, is pleased to

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, Cadogan, Ceres,

Copper pushes higher as China’s property collapse continues to fuel hopes of major stimulus MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Early signs of

An investment bank has indicated that interest rates might be reduced starting in May, as bond yields have started to relax before the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision.

During Fujitsu’s recent financial report, Chief Financial Officer Isobe Takeshi addressed the issue of wrongfully convicted subpostmasters, a topic that has gained significant global media attention since the start of

Power Metal Resources (POW), the London-listed exploration company with a global project portfolio, announced an update from its Molopo Farms Complex Project, the Company is targeting a district-scale nickel and platinum

Tom Kelly, CEO of Empyrean Energy PLC (AIM: EME), recently emphasized the increasingly favourable economic outlook for the Mako gas field development project in Indonesia as it progresses towards its

Market analysts anticipate a significant rise in the pound’s value against the dollar, reaching its highest in two years, as the Bank of England gradually gradually reduces interest rates compared

Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW), the London-listed exploration company with a global project portfolio, announces an update from its Molopo Farms Complex Project (“Molopo Farms” or the “Project” or

According to a lender, house prices saw their most substantial improvement in a year, driven by increased mortgage affordability and optimism about potential interest rate cuts, revitalizing the market. The

BT Group PLC (LSE: BT.A) has stood by its recent increases in broadband and mobile prices following criticism from the consumer advocacy group Which? who labelled the hikes as “outrageous”.

Last year saw a record spike in company failures, reaching a peak not seen in 30 years, as rising interest rates and persistent high inflation took a toll on 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, Cambridge, Ethernity,

US Steel production rises as India takes up China’s surplus MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals (ADT1 LN) – Quarterly activities Aura Energy* (AURA LN) –

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently demonstrated a rebound, stabilizing after a volatile fortnight that followed the sanctioning of 11 spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The leading cryptocurrency exhibited robust performance in the

hVIVO (HVO), the world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease products using human challenge clinical trials, announces an unaudited trading update for the year ending 31 December 2023. Author @ZaksTradersCafe

In January, food price inflation in the UK dipped marginally to 6.8%, a slight decrease from December 2023’s 6.9%, as reported by Kantar. This reduction is modest compared to the

The Bank of England’s financial services watchdog has imposed a £57.4m fine on HSBC for past shortcomings in depositor protection, tracing back to 2015. The Prudential Regulation Authority noted that

hVIVO’s Trading Update for 2023 showcases a record-breaking year for the company in all aspects of financial and operational performance. The company achieved significant revenue growth, reaching £56 million in

Good morning, a flash blog today as I am travelling and hoping to keep you in touch with everything from Colombia. Author @mgrahamwood Chariot Chariot has provided an update on

Last week there were some interesting movements in FX markets post economic data, especially after interest rate announcements which all came in unchanged as expected. Ben Robson On Wednesday Canada’s

The leading US stock indices are gearing up for a muted beginning to the week, in anticipation of several key events, including the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Wall

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, Beowulf, Cyanconnode,

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM), provides a further update on the Restated and Amended Offtake and Prepayment Agreement (“Agreement”) entered into between Premier and Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Canmax”) as

Copper poised to rise as Chinese smelters struggle to source concentrate MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN) – High-grade veins noted at Nalunaq Conroy

Today, a Hong Kong court mandated the liquidation of Evergrande, a major Chinese real estate firm, signalling a significant escalation in China’s ongoing economic challenges. Evergrande, previously the top real

Ondo Shortlisted for Breakthrough of the Year Award at PLC Awards 2023 Ondo Insurtech (LSE: ONDO), a leading company in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is delighted to announce

Chill Brands Group (CHLL), the consumer packaged-goods distribution company, responded to proposals published by the UK Government relating to the regulation of disposable vape products. Author @ZaksTradersCafe CHLL said it is

The UK government is inviting proposals from City of London institutions for a possible public sale of NatWest Group PLC (LSE: NWG) shares, potentially marking the most notable privatisation in

Jersey Oil & Gas (AIM: JOG), an independent upstream oil and gas company ‎focused on the UK Continental Shelf region of the North Sea, is pleased to provide a corporate update following

Strategic Expansion into the United States Purchase of Producing Mineral Royalties Proposed Future USA Drilling Collaboration with Reach Oil & Gas Inc Union Jack Oil plc, (AIM: UJO) a predominantly UK onshore focused production, development

***New underground samples beyond the historically mined areas of Target Block, Nalunaq’s largest historic mining block, confirms continuation of high grade mineralisation into modelled extension area with grades of up to 48.3g/t Au

Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP), an international project developer, is pleased to update shareholders on the farm-in by Riversgold Ltd (ASX: RGL) (“Riversgold”), on the Northern Zone Intrusive Hosted Gold

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,

As we have no chance of winning any war, whether military or otherwise, it is rather ironic that the concept of conscription has been mooted this week. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Nevertheless,

Regarding the broader junior market, the AIM All-Share Index experienced a significant boost, climbing 1.75% in a week which was generally positive for the stock market. Towards the end of

Helium One Global Ltd (AIM: HE1, OTCQB: HLOGF) announced to its investors that the Itumbula West-1 well has been successfully drilled to its full depth of 961 meters. During this

As we grapple with the increasing demands of a growing population and the pressing need for sustainable practices, a revolutionary industry is rising to meet the challenge head-on: cellular agriculture.

Zak Mir recently interviewed Thomas Abraham-James of Pulsar Helium, Pulsar stands at the forefront of helium exploration and development, a vital element underpinning both current and future technologies. In the

Phoenix Copper Ltd (AIM: PXC, OTCQX: PXCLF) exceeded its initial fundraising goal due to heightened investor interest, securing £2.7 million through a placement and subscription at 11.5p per share, surpassing

Regarding the broader junior market, the AIM All-Share Index experienced a significant boost, climbing 1.75% in a week which was generally positive for the stock market. Towards the end of

German exporters are experiencing their most challenging January since 2009, grappling with the combined impact of the energy crisis, rising interest rates, and China’s economic slowdown, which are heavily impacting

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, Arkle, Capital

China hints at more stimulus in boost to metal demand prospects MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arc Minerals* (ARCM LN) – Assay results from scout drilling at

On Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC) settled below the $40,000 mark, marking its third time this week, indicating a persistent trend in the aftermath of the ETF-related sell-off. The BTC/USD pair concluded

Phoenix Copper Ltd (listed on AIM as PXC and on OTCQX as PXCLF) announced its intention to raise approximately £2.2 million through a mix of share placing, subscription, and a

Chill Brands (CHLL), the consumer packaged-goods distribution company, announced a new equity fundraising of approximately £2.4m at a price of 3.75 pence per share. Author @ZaksTradersCafe CHLL said its uptake of

Oil is poised for its most significant weekly rise since October, fueled by the ongoing Red Sea crisis and China’s economic stimulus measures, potentially boosting demand. Despite a slight 0.4%

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LSE: PRD), the Jersey-based Oil and Gas Company with near-term operations focussed on Morocco and Trinidad, is pleased to provide a corporate update.  Highlights

Chill Brands Group PLC (LSE: CHLL, OTCQB: CHBRF) has completed an equity fundraising of £2.4 million to bolster the rapid expansion and distribution of its vape products. This funding round

Domestic energy provider Octopus is challenging the National Grid by planning to construct its electricity pylons, driven by dissatisfaction with the current network expansion rate. Greg Jackson, Octopus’s CEO, revealed

As Wall Street trading began, Tesla’s shares experienced a sharp decline following CEO Elon Musk’s warning about a potential slowdown in growth. Today, the stock of the electric vehicle powerhouse

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, Anglo Asian, Beowulf,

Arc Minerals, the Africa focussed copper company, is pleased to announce the results from its scout drilling campaign completed at its Virgo Project located within the highly prospective Central Structural Corridor of

Metals rally as traders continuing buying following surprise China rate cut MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) – Drill results at Xarxar support

Atlantic Lithium Ltd (listed on AIM: ALL, OTCQX: ALLIF, and ASX: A11) announced that the initial phase of a competitive bidding process for the remaining 50% output from its Ewoyaa

Germany remains “entrenched in recession” as business sentiment deteriorates further, continuing its decline for a second consecutive month, according to a recent survey. The Ifo Institute revealed that its business

Helium One Global (HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, updated on the drilling of the Itumbula West-1 well. Author @ZaksTradersCafe HE1 said the initial results from the Itumbula West-1 well

Kavango Resources plc (LON: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals explorer, is pleased to announce that it is preparing to commence drilling a fourth prospect (“the Prospect”) at the Hillside

Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) is pleased to provide an update on activities and developments at Havieron, the world-class gold-copper project located in the Paterson Province, for the December 2023

Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, is pleased to provide the following update on the drilling of the Itumbula West-1 well. Highlights ·    Itumbula West-1 well successfully

Today, Microsoft joined the exclusive club of companies surpassing a $3 trillion market value, following a surge in investor interest driven by its emphasis on artificial intelligence. This achievement places

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing commissioning and optimisation of the Rados SRF100-8 XRF ore sorter (“Rados Ore

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, Airea, Audioboom,

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON: DEC, NYSE: DEC) issued a statement addressing recent fluctuations in its stock price. The company acknowledged the existence of a report from a short seller,

Base Metals rally on China RRR rate cut MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Adriatic Metals (ADT1 LN)– Update on Vares production ramp up Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ LN)

Atlantic Lithium welcomes Ghana’s sovereign minerals wealth fund, the Minerals Income Investment Fund (“MIIF”), onto its shareholder register following the completion of MIIF’s US$5m Subscription, part of its total US$32.9m Strategic Investment to support the development

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares are poised for an impressive near-9% surge on Wednesday, fueled by the streaming giant’s fourth-quarter subscriber and revenue growth that outpaced expectations, along with an

MetalNRG PLC (LON: MNRG) has announced that it has successfully reached an out-of-court settlement with BritENERGY Holdings LLP, BritNRG Limited, and Pierpaolo Rocco. This formal agreement brings an end to

Hummingbird (HUM) noted the announcement made by Pasofino Gold Limited regarding a non-brokered private placement totalling approximately US$2.33 million, inclusive of a US$2 million investment by Hummingbird. Author @ZaksTradersCafe This investment

Premier African Minerals Ltd (AIM: PREM, OTC: PRMMF) has reported the latest assay results from its drilling activities at the Zulu lithium project in Zimbabwe, indicating a significant presence of

Sava Drilling Results at Target West Verify New South Greenland Copper District **Drillholes into Amaroq’s Sava Target West intersect copper mineralisation from surface** ***Results further indicate the existence of a

Further to the Company’s announcement on 18 December 2023, Baron Oil Plc (AIM: BOIL) is pleased to announce that the farm-up agreements between Baron’s wholly owned subsidiary SundaGas Banda Unipessoal,

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa focussed metals explorer, announces it has agreed with the Sellers of the Hillside Project in Zimbabwe to extend the period for exercise

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, Brave Bison,

Zak Mir talks to Thomas Abraham-James, CEO of Pulsar Helium, regarding the CAD$4,250,000 private placement at the company, and the announcement that drilling the Jetstream #1 appraisal well at the

China considering $280bn cash injection to stabilise crumbling stock market MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Assore notifies market of increase in shareholding