In a lively Share Talk conversation, Zak Mir and Christopher Nicholson, Managing Director and Head of Research at ACF Equity Research, lay out a mix of market observations, personal anecdotes
The FTSE 100 surrendered early gains to finish lower on Friday. The blue-chip index closed down 0.1% at 9,208.21, having earlier reached an intraday high of 9,253.53. The FTSE 250
The week seemed to be full of very good small-cap risers. There were three stocks up over 100%, Defence (ALRT), ImmuPharma (IMM) and World Chess (CHSS). There were another three stocks up over
StockBox spoke to Cedric Simonet, CEO of Altona Rare Earths, in this special feature on fluorspar. They discuss: Critical mineral demand: Fluorspar is vital for fluorine-based products—batteries, aluminum, refrigeration, and
We are delighted to publish this first issue of the First Class Metals’ monthly newsletter; First Class Focus. Each month First Class Focus will bring you a roundup of project
FTSE 100 Slips as Weak US Jobs Data Stokes Growth Fears The FTSE 100 surrendered early gains to finish lower on Friday after a disappointing US jobs report deepened concerns
Fulcrum Metals PLC (LON: FMET) has announced that shareholder Ryan Mee has crossed a key threshold in voting rights following a change disclosed on September 2, 2025. According to the
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, American Eagle, Bone Biologics, Duluth, HWH, Inno, LightInTheBox, Masonglory, Novabay, SuperX AI, Smartkem. In my latest USA Chartbreakers update
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,
Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister following controversy over her tax affairs, marking a major setback for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership. Rayner stepped down on Friday, just days
Tesla Proposes Record $1 Trillion Pay Package for Elon Musk Tesla’s board has unveiled a bold new pay plan that could see Elon Musk earn up to $1 trillion —
Iron ore prices continue to climb despite six-month low in China steel output MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amarc Resources (AHR CN) – Freeport proceeds with C$75m
House prices climbed for the third month in a row in August as easing mortgage rates and continued wage growth helped support demand in the property market. The Halifax House
Cloudbreak Discovery Secures Option on Paterson Gold-Copper-Molybdenum Project Cloudbreak Discovery (LON: CDL) has secured an option to acquire the Paterson gold-copper-molybdenum project in Western Australia, located just 40km southwest of
(Alliance News) – UK retail sales accelerated ahead of expectations in July following continued good weather, but fell short of consensus on an annual basis, the Office for National Statistics reported
Tullow Oil PLC (LON: TLW) has announced the appointment of Ian Perks as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 September 2025. Perks succeeds Richard Miller, who has been serving
Notice of Annual General Meeting Approval of a Rule 9 Waiver in connection with the exercise of Warrants granted to Foreign Dimensions Pty LTD Great Southern Copper plc (LSE: GSCU),
Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET, OTCQB:GMTLF), a strategic development and mineral exploration company focused on tungsten in Nevada, USA, is pleased to announce an exploration update at the Company’s Tempiute tungsten project
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Alset, BT Brands, Locafy, Nova Lifestyle, Professional Diversity, Roma, Senmiao, Urban-gro, US Auto Parts, Worksport. In this briefing, I
Wall Street Pauses Ahead of Key US Jobs Report Wall Street traded cautiously this afternoon as investors await tomorrow’s closely watched update on the US job market — a release
Amazon has reported that its UK sales climbed to £29bn last year, overtaking Asda to become slightly larger than Britain’s third-largest supermarket. Growth at the tech and retail giant slowed, however,
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,
Gold hits new peak in US trading as JOLT data pushes Treasury yields lower MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – US$2.5bn disposal of
Gold prices could climb to nearly $5,000 an ounce if President Donald Trump continues to undermine the independence of the US Federal Reserve, according to a new report from Goldman
Bougouni Lithium Project receives Export Permit Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that the export permit for the spodumene concentrate produced at the Bougouni
The Telegraph: Rayner used disabled son’s NHS compensation to buy second home. The Deputy Prime Minister sold share of her Ashton-under-Lyne house to child’s trust for £162,500. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: If a
Defence Technologies to Unveil First Classified AI Product with UK MOD at DSEI 2025 Magnificent 7 collaboration embeds research-driven AI and hyperscale resilience into Defence Technologies’ first product Defence Holdings
Proposed Investment in Minestarters Institutional-Grade Blockchain DeFi Platform Bringing Real-World Asset Tokenisation to Mining Exploration Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW, OTCQB: POWMF), the London-listed natural resources exploration company and project incubator with
HYPROMAG USA TO COMMISSION SCOPING STUDY TO TRIPLE CAPACITY IN THE UNITED STATES EXPANDING INTO NEVADA AND SOUTH CAROLINA London / Vancouver: 4 September 2025 – Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM /
Sunbeam Property Expanded – Strategic Position Between Agnico Eagle Holdings First Class Metals PLC the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties
DRILLING RIG MOBILISED TO SITE, ENCOURAGING GALLIUM MINERALOGY RESULTS AND ISSUE OF EQUITY Altona Rare Earths PLC (LSE: REE), a resource exploration and development company focused on critical raw materials
Update on Annual Report and Accounts, Audit Progress and Trading Resumption Neo Energy, the near-term, low-cost uranium developer, provides a comprehensive update on the status of its annual report and accounts
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, AirNet, Carver, Cytokinetiks, HWH, Ionis, Katapult, Novabay, SmartKem, Yoshiharu, Zhengye, and Zentek. In this briefing, I review the technical
Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU, A2X: MAR), the African-focused mining and development company, has provided an update on the audit of its 2024 Annual Accounts and outlined several important corporate
Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC), a digital asset operating company, is pleased to announce its audited final results for the year ended 30 April 2025. Chairman’s Statement I am pleased
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,
Gold extends gains as India buys, US fiscal concerns mount and inflation concerns resurface MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Drilling starts at
Vulcan Two Group plc, the company aiming to create the UK’s leading regulated ePharmacy through buy-and-build, is pleased to announce that its entire issued ordinary share capital, consisting of 6,775,000 ordinary shares of
Atlantic Lithium Ltd (AIM: ALL, OTCQX: ALLIF, ASX: A11) has entered into binding financing agreements with Long State Investments to raise up to £28 million over the next 24 months,
Speculation is mounting that the UK autumn budget will be delivered on 26 November. According to the Huffington Post UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pencilled in that date, with no
Rome Resources PLC (AIM: RMR) has announced the proposed appointment of Stephane Mutombo Irung as a non-executive director to its Board, effective September 3, 2025. Mr. Irung represents Stanvic Mining
Targeting initial 350k oz gold at 2 of the 6 priority open pit targets Jangada Mines Plc (AIM: JAN), a Brazil focussed natural resource development company, is pleased to announce
Empire Metals Limited (LON:EEE; OTCQX:EPMLF), the resource exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that it has advanced to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market (“OTCQX”). The Company has
Board changes Premier African Minerals Limited is pleased to announce, after satisfactory completion of standard regulatory checks in compliance with the AIM Rules, the appointment today of Mr Graham Hill (“Mr
The Trump family has amassed a paper fortune of around $5bn (£3.7bn) through its cryptocurrency business, making its holdings in virtual assets more valuable than the property empire built by
First Class Metals PLC has announced the immediate re-appointment of Marc J. Sale as an executive director. Sale will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer, providing continuity of
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been forced to halt car production after a cyber attack disrupted operations across its global network. The British automaker, which produces the Range Rover, Defender
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,
Gold hits record high in Asian trading as ETF inflows mount on increased investor appetite MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Critical Mineral Resources (CMR LN) – Drilling
Marula Mining PLC has advanced its work at the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine, where further metallurgical testing and bulk sampling are underway. A 30-tonne bulk sample has been collected
GEO Exploration Limited (LON: GEO) shares rose on Tuesday after the company launched its maiden diamond drilling programme at the Juno project in Western Australia. The project is one of
Critical Mineral Resources PLC (LON: CMRS) has commenced drilling at its Agadir Melloul copper-silver project in Morocco, a key milestone as it works towards establishing its first mine and potentially
The UK stock market slipped into negative territory this morning, tracking declines across Europe. The FTSE 100 index dropped 40 points, or 0.43%, to 9,156, pulling back from the record
The Independent: £25bn Heathrow expansion plan could mirror ‘world’s best airport’ in Singapore. Arora Group and Heathrow’s owners both recently submitted plans to the Department for Transport for a third runway
KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM: KEFI, OTC: KFFLF) has confirmed it is closing in on the final approvals and signing of the full finance package for its flagship Tulu
Audioboom (AIM: BOOM), the leading global podcast company, is pleased to provide an update on the integration of recently acquired UK-focused podcast network, Adelicious. By 1 September 2025 – ahead
Gold Hits Record High Above $3,500 as Traders Seek Safe Haven Gold surged to a fresh all-time high this morning, climbing past the symbolic $3,500 mark to reach $3,508.50 an
Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, is pleased to inform shareholders of promising, high-quality research being conducted by scientists at the University
Intensified field exploration recommences at Elizabeth Hill following inaugural drilling success Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to report that its joint venture
September Tube Strikes: Everything You Need to Know London commuters are bracing for major disruption as the RMT union confirmed seven days of strike action across the Underground network this
Zak Mir takes a look at some of the latest stock requests, including Andrada, ImmuPharma, and Kefi Gold & Copper. In this Great Request Show special, I ran through three
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,
Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update on activities at the Boteti Lithium Brines Project (the “Boteti
Gold nears all time highs as uncertainty mounts over Fed independence and US economy MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Canyon Resources (CAY AU) – DFS results for
House prices stumbled last month, slipping when they were expected to climb, just as Chancellor Rachel Reeves sharpens her pencil over a potential tax raid on Britain’s wealthiest homeowners. According
Hamak Gold Limited has reported its interim financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The company recorded an operating loss of $324,000, leading to a loss before
(Alliance News) – Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.) is speaking with advisers about funding options for its small nuclear reactor business, which could include an initial public offer of shares, the Financial Times
Mkango Resources has published its second-quarter 2025 results, reporting a cash balance of US$1.2 million as of June 30, 2025. Since the beginning of the quarter, 8.34 million investor warrants
Scout Drill Results Confirm Discovery of Porphyry Gold System at Viuda Negra First known occurrence of porphyry gold style mineralisation in Chile’s coastal belt Great Southern Copper plc (LSE: GSCU),
Winston Tailings Project Update and Warrant Expiry Permitting Process Commenced Panther Metals Plc (LSE: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to announce the formal
hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, confirms that, further to its announcement on 29 July 2025, Shaun
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, Gold, Aptamer,
The week’s either side of a Bank Holiday, tend to be dull on the London stock market. Indeed, when you add in school holiday’s, half term, Christmas and Easter, plus
The FTSE 100 drifted lower on Friday as the blue-chip index closed down 29 points at 9,187, with UK banks leading the declines with more than £8bn wiped off the
Wishbone Gold PLC (AIM: WSBN, AQSE: WSBN) has delivered one of AIM’s most eye-catching turnarounds in 2025. From the depths of a regulatory suspension in January to a fourfold share
Alien Metals PLC (AIM: UFO) has become one of AIM’s most talked-about juniors this summer. After languishing at 0.08 pence on 1st July 2025, the stock closed for the bank
The chief executive of P&O Ferries, Peter Hebblethwaite, is stepping down three years after sparking outrage by sacking nearly 800 workers and replacing them with cheaper agency staff. Dubbed “Britain’s
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing an increase in the VAT registration threshold as part of her autumn Budget, in an effort to spur business growth and offset a looming £20bn
Week Ahead: Data, FTSE Updates, and U.S. Jobs Report in Focus September signals the end of summer holidays and the return of a packed market calendar, with a mix of
Donald Trump has escalated his trade offensive by imposing 50% tariffs on most U.S. imports from India, punishing the world’s fifth-largest economy for continuing to buy discounted Russian oil. The
Zak Mir takes a charting look at S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Agrify, Aethlon, AquaBounty, Caliber, Fathom, Gryphon, Ineo, Masterbeef, Offerpad, Pitanium. In this update I walk through the S&P 500
Rockhopper Exploration plc has confirmed receipt of the full €31 million insurance payout related to the Ombrina Mare ICSID arbitration, strengthening its balance sheet and cash position. In parallel, the
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts include the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold,
Gold prices push close to a record high ahead of US inflation numbers MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Financial results reflect operating
Bluebird Mining Ventures (BMV), a gold development company, has executed a £2 million Investment Agreement with Skylake Management LLP, an investment vehicle domiciled in United Kingdom. £2 million by way of
Avacta Group PLC has announced a successful conditional equity fundraise, raising gross proceeds of £3.25 million through an oversubscribed placing. The placing comprised 6,500,000 new ordinary shares issued at 50
Funding Update Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd, a gold development company is very pleased that further to the Company’s announcement dated 25 June 2025, the Company has executed a £2 million
Alkemy Capital Investments PLC has announced a series of key appointments to support the development of its flagship Tees Valley Lithium (TVL) project. The company confirmed that Gardiner & Theobald
Kodal Minerals Reports Major Milestones at Bougouni Lithium Project Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) has hailed a year of “significant achievements” as it published results for the 12 months to 31
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.13.1, Greatland Resources Limited (ASX:GGP, AIM:GGP) (Greatland or the Company) advises that it intends to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
Zak Mir talks to Ippolito Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax Resources, in the wake of this week’s announcements of the completion of the acquisition of the La Norteña Licence area and
As the cryptocurrency derivatives market continues to evolve, brokers are actively seeking tools to expand their service offerings. One of the most strategic options available is joining a crypto broker
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, Gold, Amaroq,
The owner of Britain’s largest renewable power station is under scrutiny after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched an investigation into its biomass practices. Drax Group shares dropped as much
European car sales rise in July as BYD overtakes Tesla MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) – Metallurgical testwork results confirm high-grade TiO2 potential
Empire Metals Limited has announced a major milestone in process development at its Pitfield Project, with testwork delivering exceptional titanium recoveries and a high-purity final product. Flotation trials returned 77%
Cloudbreak Discovery PLC (LSE:CDL, OTC:CDBDF) saw its shares climb by more than 20% on Thursday morning after securing fresh backing from institutional investors. The exploration company raised £600,000 through a
Mast Energy Developments PLC has released its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025, reporting a sharp increase in revenues and strong progress across its portfolio.
