A Blue Chip 2025 Author @ZaksTradersCafe While one might be fretting regarding all part of the UK stock market, it is difficult to get out the violins when look at

It is a common occurrence for market crashes not to be treated as part of the regular headlines; they are, however, a consistent element of the stock exchange. For the

For some, the festive period is a chance to reflect on the year just gone. For others, it is a moment to start positioning for what comes next. With that

The FTSE 100 has slipped into the red on the final trading day before Christmas, with hopes of a Santa rally fading as the market closed lower. London’s blue-chip index

British companies that rushed into the Bitcoin boom have collectively lost almost £80m after a sharp slump in the cryptocurrency’s price. UK-listed firms have spent more than £360m buying Bitcoin

Silver surged past the $75-per-ounce mark for the first time on Friday, with gold and platinum also hitting fresh all-time highs as expectations of US interest-rate cuts and rising geopolitical

There is one market indicator with an unusually strong track record: it has preceded every US recession since 1950, with no confirmed false signals. It flashed ahead of downturns in

What a year it’s been! Author Charles Archer I’ll be covering the macro in my picks for 2026 on 1 January, but safe to say, this year’s been one to

Pulsar Helium (AIM: PLSR) has had a lively few months, and anyone watching the chart will have noticed it. The share price jumped from about 22 pence on 17th September

Christmas: a time for pensions and tax returns? While financial markets are shut and most businesses are closed on Christmas Day, it seems money is still very much on some

Another year on AIM is drawing to a close, and with it comes a familiar reminder: backing the market’s smallest companies is not for the faint-hearted — but the rewards

The cryptocurrency market has encountered significant headwinds throughout 2025, with Bitcoin substantially underperforming traditional safe-haven assets. Whilst gold has surged by 70% in dollar terms, bitcoin has declined by 6%,

WH Smith will claw back just over £1.5m in cash and shares from its former chief executive and finance director, and has cut future bonus payments following an accounting scandal

Fashion retailers are leaning hard on early discounting this year after a mild autumn and winter blunted demand for seasonal clothing. Chains including New Look, Boohoo and Sports Direct are

The FTSE 100 has slipped into the red on the final trading day before Christmas, with hopes of a Santa rally fading as the market closed lower. London’s blue-chip index

Gold, silver, platinum and copper break new high as US dollar weakens against Yuan MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Have a happy Christmas European Metals Holdings (EMH

Roadside Real Estate PLC (AIM: ROAD) has agreed a binding deal to acquire Gardner Retail Ltd for an estimated net consideration of £17.8 million, a transaction the company said will

Mirriad Advertising PLC (AIM: MIRI, OTCQX: MMDDF) shares jumped 18% in early trading after the company confirmed receipt of a £346,000 research and development tax credit from HM Revenue &

Oil prices have climbed to their highest level in two weeks, supported by signs of robust US economic growth and renewed concerns over potential supply disruptions linked to Venezuela and

PipeHawk plc (AIM: PIP) has agreed to sell its entire issued share capital in Utsi Electronics Limited to Leidi Global Supply Limited for £1.0 million in cash. The deal is

Copper prices have surged to record levels, capping their strongest annual performance in more than a decade as supply fears, tariff risks and long-term demand trends collide. On a year-to-date

Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Gold has surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time ever on

Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to provide a review of Company activities and progress during 2025 and the positive

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed technology company and the UK’s largest publicly traded company holding Bitcoin on its balance sheet, announces

Defence Holdings Agrees Appointment of Chief Executive Officer Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT), the UK-listed defence technology group, is pleased to confirm that it has agreed the appointment of a

Minimalist living has become more popular than ever. People are tired of cluttered spaces and complicated routines. When it comes to wellness and supplements, this minimalist mindset is changing how

In this London studio interview, CEO Charlie Faulkner provides a comprehensive overview of Edge Mode Inc. (OTC: EDGM), trading at $0.025, $59M market cap for a retail investor audience. He

Every major financial collapse of the last century has followed the same five-stage sequence. It happened in 1929, 1987, 2000, and 2008. Today, those stages are visible again. For investors,

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,

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) said it is targeting first alluvial gold production in 2026, following the expected completion of its acquisition of the Raglan project before the end of

Receipt of GMI Underwritten Placing Proceeds Company Operations TechFinancials, Inc. (AQSE: TECH), is pleased to announce that it has received the £250,000 proceeds from the placing announced on 18 September 2025

Gold, silver and copper hit record highs as dollar sinks on rate cut expectations and Yen strength MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN)

Fiinu Plc (BANK), the fintech group and creator of the Plugin Overdraft®, announced an operational update in respect of continued progress on its Plugin Overdraft® white-label partnership with Conister Bank Limited,

Year-End Operational Update Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) is pleased to provide a year-end operational update following a highly active period across its Colorado portfolio. Last week marked two major

Denise Coates, the billionaire founder and chief executive of Bet365, took home at least £280m in pay and dividends in 2025, despite a sharp fall in the gambling group’s profits.

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) said it has received a Writ of Execution from JR Goddard Contracting at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe, relating to the

Launch of updated website and change of registered office ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce the launch of

Finalising Strategic Technology Partnership to Support Quantum Strategy Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT), the technology development company focused on advanced and frontier technologies, provides an update on progress on its

First Class Metals PLC the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to announce the successful completion of

The FTSE 100 is set for a muted open on Tuesday, hovering just below flat, even as gold pushed to another record high overnight. London’s blue-chip index has been called

Australian Gold and Copper (ASX: AGC) has entered the final months of 2025 with momentum that few early-stage Australian explorers can claim. The company’s share price has moved decisively higher

Gold and silver hit fresh record highs on Monday, driven by rising geopolitical tensions off the coast of Venezuela and growing expectations of US interest rate cuts. The price of

Join StockBox Mark Fairbairn, CEO Darren Hazelwood and Doc Holiday in the annual Market Musing Christmas wrap up, covering insights from the mining and investment world. Bull Market Momentum Is

Shares in Atlantic Lithium Ltd (AIM:ALL, ASX:A11, OTCID:ALLIF) surged 37% in early trading after the company said it remains confident that its mining lease for the Ewoyaa lithium project in

Helix Exploration PLC (AIM: HEX) has reported continued strong progress toward first helium production at its flagship Rudyard Project in Montana, reinforcing management’s confidence in becoming the state’s first helium

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,

In finance, trust is built by the way you communicate. Every action is considered an important step in this process. You must deliver a polished message to a group of

Gold, silver, copper hit new record with platinum at highest since 2008 as rally picks up into year end MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL

Gold and silver have surged to fresh record highs, delivering an expensive Christmas for any would-be “wise men” hoping to buy precious metals. Gold has smashed through the $4,400 mark

Atlas Metals (AMG), the natural resources and energy company, provided an update  on the Company’s proposed acquisition of Universal Pozzolanic Silica Alumina Ltd. Further to the Company’s announcement on 28 November

Pantheon Resources PLC has paused testing operations at its Dubhe-1 well in the Aphun project area on Alaska’s North Slope after nearly two months of flowback activity. During the testing

Financial Close on Sea Lion Project Completion of Placing and Launch of Open Offer RKH Greenlights Falkland Sea Lion Field Development – Targets First Production By 2028 Rockhopper Exploration plc

Portfolio Company Update: Otomato Web3 Automation Protocol Secures USD2m Strategic Investment from Top 20 UK Deep-Tech Venture Builder Gibraltar, 22 December 2025 – Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE: COIN | OTCQB: CINGF),

The FTSE 100 is expected to take a breather on the Monday before Christmas after a strong run last week, as fresh business surveys painted a downbeat picture of the

Wageen To List On VLRM Markets Board And Corporate Update Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM) is pleased to announce that WAGEEN Token (WAG1), the flagship digital asset issued within the Wageen

Operational Update: Continued Delivery Momentum and Strengthened Position Across Allied Defence Programmes and Unaudited Interim Results to 30 September 2025 Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT), the UK-listed defence technology group,

Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 The unaudited interim results of Mendell Helium plc for the six months ended 30 September 2025 are presented below.

What a year it’s been! Author Charles Archer I’ll be covering the macro in my picks for 2026 on 1 January, but safe to say, this year’s been one to

FTSE 100 ends session near all-time peak, closing up 59.65 points at 9,897, a gain of 0.6% that leaves the index edging closer to its record high of 9,930 set

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,

In this interview, StockBox spoke to Nick Tulloch, Chairman of ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR), about the company’s move into gold production through the acquisition of the Raglan Project. ECR acquired

Every major financial collapse of the last century has followed the same five-stage sequence. It happened in 1929, 1987, 2000, and 2008. Today, those stages are visible again. For investors,

Self-Proclaimed Vigilantes Continued Author @ZaksTradersCafe A few weeks ago there was a heartening article in The Times regarding the London Stock Exchange wanting to make the stock market more attractive

In an era where trading has transformed from a niche professional activity into a widely accessible, tech-driven pursuit open to anyone with an internet connection and ambition, brokers face mounting

Pathos Communications Plc (LON: NEWS) made its London market debut this week, with chief executive Omar Hamdi joining the Proactive studio to discuss the group’s AI-powered approach to public relations.

On November 6, 2025, Keonne Rodriguez, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for conspiring to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business,

The Governor of the Bank of England has said he understands why many people feel the UK economy is “stuck” after a prolonged period of weak growth. Speaking a day

Record growth in public sector pay and rising welfare costs have pushed government borrowing to its highest annual level outside the pandemic, according to official figures. The Office for National

A senior economist has rebuked Labour for what he described as a “daft post” after the party appeared to take credit for the Bank of England cutting interest rates six

The FTSE 100 finished the session higher, closing up 59.65 points at 9,897, a gain of 0.6% that leaves the index edging closer to its record high of 9,930 set

WTI (Jan) $56.15 +21c, Brent (Feb) $59.82 +14c, Diff -$3.67 -7c. USNG (Jan) $3.91 -11c, UKNG (Jan) 73.85p +1.39p, TTF (Jan) €27.63 +€0.145. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is up

Shares in Mirriad Advertising PLC (AIM:MIRI, OTCQX:MMDDF) tumbled on Friday after the company flagged sharply weaker revenues. The virtual product placement specialist said it expects to report full-year revenue of

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are for the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin,

Lithium prices jump amid China production crackdown and sustained ESS demand MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aurum Resources (AUE AU) – Drilling results from Boundiali Caledonia Mining

Update on financing for Kabwe transaction Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) has confirmed that Gathoni Muchai Investments Limited will provide the remaining funding required for the acquisition of the Kabwe

The Telegraph: Government borrowing is at a record outside the pandemic so far this year and well ahead of official forecasts. Borrowing for the eight months of the financial year so

Kodal Minerals Plc has reported interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025, showing a reduced loss as the company moves into the early stages of production at

PULSAR HELIUM CLOSES MAJOR MINNESOTA LAND POSITION TO THE WEST OF TOPAZ PROJECT AND TVR Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium exploration and development company,

Asian markets advanced after softer-than-expected US inflation data revived hopes of another interest rate cut as soon as next month. The yen was volatile against the dollar after the Bank

Maiden S-K 1300 Technical Summary Report Delivers 16% Increase in Open Pit Constrained Indicated Mineral Resources vs 2018 Scoping Study; Drilling Ongoing Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET/OTCQB:GMTLF), a strategic exploration

Quantuma Advisory Limited, acting as joint administrator for The 79th Grp Limited, has confirmed it has been approached by a potential buyer interested in acquiring a controlling stake in First

The FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Friday, putting the index on course to end the week on the back foot after a strong finish in the previous

Sproule ERCE Confirms Major Helium Resource at Coyote Wash  Over 1 BCF of Independently Verified Gross Helium Resources Across Colorado Projects Establishes Quantum Helium Among the Largest Independently Certified Helium Companies

Molaoi Drilling Update Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, provides the market with this drilling update from Rockfire’s 100%-owned Molaoi zinc deposit

Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) has delivered another strong operational update, with Zeus Capital flagging the results from the M-H7 horizontal well at the Mateguafa Attic discovery in Colombia

The Bank of England has cut interest rates in response to mounting signs of a prolonged slowdown in the labour market. Policymakers reduced Bank Rate to 3.75% from 4% and

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,

Copper holds higher ground despite souring risk appetite as supply tightens into 2026 MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Boss Energy (BOE AU) – Shares hit on Honeymoon

Cornish Metals plc (AIM: TIN), a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its wholly owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, United Kingdom, is pleased to announce

BP (BP.) said that Chief Executive Murray Auchincloss has left the position, and will be replaced by Woodside Energy Group boss Meg O’Neill. The London-based oil major says Carol Howle, current

Ground Magnetics Survey Commences at Viuda Gold Prospect Targeting Maricunga-style porphyry Au-Cu deposits Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), the company focused on copper-gold-silver exploration in Chile, is pleased to

Checking public information is not as simple as typing a name into a search bar. Just a quick attempt to find out who is behind an unknown call or message

hVIVO strengthens Board with appointment of Richard Cotton as Non-Executive Director Seasoned life sciences executive with extensive Board and financial expertise hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service early phase Contract Research

Asian markets slipped further after a sell-off in AI-related stocks pushed US equities to their weakest session in nearly a month. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1% to 49,001.50, led lower

Vault Ventures Plc (AQSE: VULT)  has announced that it is preparing to release the beta version of its vSignal.ai platform on 22 December 2025. The platform will introduce new analytical

Letter to Shareholders – 2025 a year of great progress, with momentum maintained into 2026 when multiple value inflection points are expected 18 December 2025 – Poolbeg Pharma (AIM: POLB, ‘Poolbeg’ or

Avacta reports new pharmacology data for FAP-Exd (AVA6103) Multiple patient-derived xenograft models with prolonged complete responses associated with sustained release of the exatecan payload within the tumor over five days

The FTSE 100 is expected to open little changed on Thursday, with investors bracing for a widely anticipated Bank of England rate cut later in the day. Futures suggest the

ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) has agreed to acquire Raglan Resources Pty Ltd, owner of the Raglan Project, under a legally binding agreement for A$1.01 million in cash, funded from

Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP, AIM: GGP) has entered into a multi-stage farm-in and joint venture agreement with Rincon Resources Ltd covering a large portion of Rincon’s Telfer South tenure,