12-07-2026
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Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the latest requested stocks, including Avacta, easyJet, Fulcrum Metals, First Class, Panther Metals, and Quantum Helium. There is quite a mixed
Zak Mir speaks with Andrea Cattaneo, chief executive of Zenith Energy Ltd (LON: ZEN), following the international energy production and development company’s latest update on its application to have the
Accelerating quantum research and development, and translating scientific breakthroughs into economic growth, industrial capability and national security advantage, is now a strategic priority for the United States. The recent U.S.
Online fashion retailer Shein has received approval from China’s securities regulator to proceed with plans for a potential initial public offering in Hong Kong. According to a statement from the
The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday in calmer trading, helped by a double-digit rise in Vodafone shares as investors largely took the latest US-Iran tensions in stride. London’s blue-chip
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
Copper prices pick up as US continues strikes on Iran and Strait of Hormuz becomes a dangerous passage MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Elevra Lithium (ELV AU)
Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) has reported gross oil revenue of US$316,263 from its Sagebrush Project during the first half of 2026, as stronger commodity prices and additional production from
Vodafone Group PLC (LON: VOD) shares jumped 11.09% to 108.60p after French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel agreed to acquire e&’s entire 16.2% stake in the FTSE 100 telecoms group for
Businesses are continuously improving their operations, especially when it comes to payroll. This process is no longer just about processing salaries, but about maintaining compliance and employee satisfaction, and managing
Genedrive plc (AIM: GDR) has highlighted comments from UK Health Minister Preet Kaur Gill MP, who cited rapid pharmacogenetic testing for antibiotic-induced hearing loss as a practical example of personalised
Yesterday I interviewed Zenith Energy (ZEN) regarding the latest developments in its arbitration with reference to the Republic of Tunisia, as well as the shenanigans against CEO Andrea Cattaneo. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Vodafone Group
The FTSE 100 opened around 30 points higher at 10,503 on Friday, led by a sharp rise in Vodafone shares. Vodafone jumped 11.7% following news that French billionaire Xavier Niel
Arc Minerals Limited (AIM: ARCM) is preparing to begin drilling at its Virgo copper project in Botswana in August as its geophysical programme approaches completion. The Africa-focused copper explorer said
easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) has reached agreement in principle with Apollo on the key financial terms of a possible cash offer valuing the airline at approximately £5.7 billion. Under the
London stocks are set to open higher on Friday, rounding off a hectic trading week as investors look ahead to the start of earnings season next week. FTSE 100 futures
Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) has reported further encouraging drilling results from the Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with exploration holes KBDD06 and KBDD07 confirming continued mineralisation in the previously
Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM) has provided an update on its Phase 1 diamond drilling programme at the Wishbone volcanogenic massive sulphide prospect within the Obonga Project in Ontario, Canada.
London’s FTSE 100 underperformed European peers on Thursday as a sharp fall in AstraZeneca offset strong gains across the mining sector, while investors continued to assess developments in the Middle
Xtract Resources Plc (AIM: XTR) has announced the start of initial production at the Silverking copper-silver project in Zambia. The project is operated through a joint venture with Oval Mining Ltd,
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
Cornish Metals plc (AIM: TIN) has reported positive assay results from the first drill hole of its ongoing Roskear surface drilling programme at the South Crofty tin project in Cornwall.
The Telegraph: Iran struck US military bases in the Middle East on Thursday in retaliation for fresh American strikes against the country. The IRGC said it had targeted “key infrastructure and
Copper rebounds as market looks beyond Iran conflict escalation MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cornish Metals* (TIN LN) – Roskear drilling intersects multiple mineralised structures including some
AstraZeneca has seen around £20 billion wiped from its market value following the disappointing late-stage trial results for Wainua, pushing its market capitalisation below £200 billion. AstraZeneca was the biggest
Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN) has reported the discovery of high-grade rare earth element mineralisation hosted within breccia at the Teufelskuppe Carbonatite Complex, strengthening the company’s resource growth potential. The newly
Alkemy Capital Investments Plc (LON: ALK) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tees Valley Lithium Ltd, has entered into non-binding Heads of Terms with Canadian lithium developer E3 Lithium
Every company wants to grow. More users, more tasks, and more deals often mean more cash flow. Unfortunately, that sort of growth also tests the organizational structure of a business
RC365 Secures £2.25m Funding Package Through CEO-Backed Credit Facility and Share Placing RC365 Holding plc (LON: RCGH) has secured a total funding package of approximately £2.25 million through a combination
Accelerated Amortized Payment of Convertible Bond Installment LONDON and PHILADELPHIA – July 9, 2026 – Avacta (AIM: AVCT), a life sciences company developing innovative, targeted oncology drugs, confirms that it has received an accelerated
London stocks are set to open higher on Thursday despite renewed military escalation in the Middle East, as investors also assess the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Futures indicate the
Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has appointed Cavendish Capital Markets Ltd as joint corporate broker with immediate effect. Cavendish will work alongside Mkango’s existing joint corporate broker Hannam & Partners,
New drill target identified at Lolworth Laboratory Gold Assays reveal new 200-Metre drill-ready gold corridor at Butterfly Creek ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused
Australian Gold and Copper (ASX: AGC) is proving that bigger exploration bets can pay off. Danielle Doporto speaks with Glen Diemar, managing director of Australian Gold and Copper, about bold
London stocks closed sharply lower after fresh strikes between the US and Iran rattled investor sentiment and pushed oil prices higher. The FTSE 100 fell 1.7% to close at 10,489.04,
Donald Trump’s declaration that the US-Iran ceasefire is effectively over has been described as an “ominous” development for UK petrol prices. The AA warned that renewed uncertainty in the Middle
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
Hamak Strategy Ltd (LON: HAMA, OTCQB: HASTF) has reported further high-grade reverse circulation drilling results from the Akoko oxide gold project in southwest Ghana. The company, which combines advanced gold
Gold pares gains as US-Iran peace deal breaks down MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below European Metals Holdings (EMH LN) – Different kiln at the Cinovec lithium project,
Union Jack Oil plc (UJO), acknowledges the receipt of a requisition notice dated 7 July 2026 from shareholders who hold 20,650,096 ordinary shares in the Company representing 14.09% of the total voting
Great Southern Copper Plc (LON: GSCU) has completed its first scout reverse circulation drilling programme at the Especularita Project in Chile, where the company is targeting large-scale porphyry copper systems.
Virgin Media has been fined £28 million by Ofcom after the UK telecoms regulator found that the company repeatedly made it difficult for customers to cancel their contracts. The investigation
RESULTS OF FUNDRAISE AND TVR Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased to announce the results of its Fundraise, as announced yesterday.
Renewed tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices and Treasury yields higher overnight after Washington launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets. The US said the new wave of
Physiomics plc (AIM: PYC) has secured multiple new contract awards with a combined estimated value of more than £200,000. The mathematical modelling, data science and biostatistics company said the awards
Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) has appointed healthcare executive Dr Patrick Vink to its board as non-executive deputy chairman and senior independent director. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company is developing pre|CISION®, its
London stocks are set for a slightly weaker open on Wednesday, as investors assess a fresh escalation in the Middle East and a sharp rise in oil prices following US
Fulcrum Metals Plc (AIM: FMET) has noted an updated mineral resource estimate for the Tully Gold Project in Timmins, Ontario, which has triggered a contractual milestone under its agreement with
Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP, AIM: GGP) has appointed Nick Strong as chief operating officer, with responsibility for the company’s Telfer and Havieron operations. Strong will join the company on
London’s FTSE 100 nudged higher on Tuesday, outperforming weaker European and US markets, as gains in energy stocks helped offset pressure on miners and technology-linked shares. The FTSE 100 closed
PROPOSED FUNDRAISE TO ACCELERATE PRODUCTION PATHWAY Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) (“Pulsar” or the “Company”), today announces its intention to raise gross proceeds of approximately US$20.0
Britain’s grid operator has been accused of concealing system failures that critics claim could increase the risk of blackouts. Claire Coutinho, the shadow energy secretary, has alleged that senior managers
Oil and gas prices moved higher after a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, renewing concerns over energy security and the fragility of US-Iran
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
Gold weakens after Qatari LNG carrier hit off Hormuz as China buys the dip MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglesey Mining (AYM LN) – Review of historic
When a junior gold company can monetize part of a gold resource without selling the project, without becoming a producer, and without immediately moving toward extraction, it opens a very
(Citywire) FCA looks at urgent review into unregulated advice given by AI: The Mills Review calls on the regulator to scrutinise unregulated advice given by AI platforms, which threatens to create
Alien Metals Ltd (AIM: UFO) has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the Georgina Basin iron-oxide copper-gold project in Australia’s Northern Territory, while also announcing board and management changes
Great Western Mining Corporation Plc (AIM: GWMO) has reported positive assay results from a machine-cut channel sampling programme at its Defender-Pine Crow Project in Mineral County, Nevada. The strategic minerals
Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has reported further high-grade rare earth element results from its Teufelskuppe Project, with the latest drilling continuing to demonstrate shallow mineralisation and strong continuity across
Reveille Resources (AQSE: REV) has made its debut on the Aquis Growth Market after raising £2.0 million through its initial public offering. Dealings in the natural resources explorer began on
PULSAR HELIUM INVESTOR WEBINAR VIA INVESTOR MEET COMPANY Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) (“Pulsar” or the “Company”), the helium project development company, is pleased to announce
First Class Metals Plc (LON: FCM) has reported final cumulative drill results from the Roy prospect at its Sunbeam Property in Ontario, Canada, confirming bonanza-grade gold and strengthening the company’s
FTSE 100 Seen Higher as Investors Watch Nato Summit and UK House Price Data London stocks are set for a modestly higher open on Tuesday, with investors monitoring the start
Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (ASX: AGC) has reported further encouraging drilling results from the Achilles deposit at its Cargelligo Gold Project in New South Wales, confirming that the mineral
London stocks gave back early gains on Monday, with weakness in gold miners, AstraZeneca and soft UK construction data weighing on sentiment. The FTSE 100 closed down 27.26 points, or
Oriole Resources Plc (AIM: ORR) shares moved higher after the gold explorer completed a joint venture agreement for its Senala project in Senegal and reported further positive drilling results from
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
Gold edges lower following dollar rebound after US jobs miss MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Conroy Gold and Natural Resources (CGNR LN) – Phase 1 drilling completed
Molopo Farms Project, Botswana – Prospecting Licences Renewed & Drilling Underway Power Metal Resources Plc (AIM: POW) has provided an exploration update from its Molopo Farms Complex Project in southwestern
Fiinu plc (AIM: BANK) has issued a response to a shareholder letter circulated by Granicus Holdings OÜ ahead of the company’s Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled to take place
The Financial Times: EasyJet reaches outline agreement on £5.5bn takeover by Castlelake UK airline’s board says it is minded to recommend proposal by US private credit group. EasyJet said the agreement
Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s media and entertainment business in a £1.6 billion deal, marking one of the most significant transactions in British broadcasting history. Under the terms of
easyJet plc (LSE: EZJ) has confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle with Castlelake, L.P. on the key financial terms of a possible recommended cash offer for the
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM), the Ontario focused gold exploration company, is pleased to announce a live investor webinar to discuss the recently announced landmark agreement with nGRND Inc (‘nGRND’) relating to
Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM) has announced an extension amendment to its 2021 sale and purchase agreement with Broken Rock Resources Ltd for the Obonga Project in Ontario, Canada. The
Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM: GGP, OTC: GRLGF, ASX: GGP) has reported full-year gold production of 328,986 ounces, beating the top end of its FY26 guidance range following a strong June
London stocks are set for a marginally weaker open on Monday, with investors watching developments in Ukraine, the latest OPEC+ production increase and a busy economic calendar. Futures indicate the
Reveille Resources Plc has announced an updated application for admission to the AQSE Growth Market, with dealings scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 7th July 2026. The company is focused on
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
The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points, or 0.3%, at 10,679.03. The FTSE 250 rose 121.22 points, or 0.5%, to 23,538.80, while the AIM
Crackpot Commentary Author @ZaksTradersCafe I was asked during the week who I was referring to when mentioning those who deliver “crackpot” commentary on the stock market. In theory, there could
In this interview from THE Mining Investment Event 2026 in Québec City, Darren Hazelwood, CEO of Panther Metals, discusses the company’s Ontario-focused exploration and development strategy. Panther Metals is a
Traders on the prediction market Polymarket are increasingly positioning for further weakness in oil prices this month, after crude retreated to levels last seen before the conflict in Iran. In
The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points, or 0.3%, at 10,679.03. The FTSE 250 rose 121.22 points, or 0.5%, to 23,538.80, while the
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) can appear to be an ideal transition from the petrol and diesel vehicles many drivers have relied on for decades to a fully electric car. Designed
This week gave us the opportunity to step back and reflect on the progress we have made as we published our Interim Results and Quarterly Investor Update. Whilst those results
Britain’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday, securing a weekly gain as financial stocks advanced and stronger gold prices supported precious metals miners. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points,
Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) said it has raised £500,000 before expenses through a placing of 1.25 billion new ordinary shares. The placing shares represent about 7.4% of the enlarged
Term Sheet Agreed for £1.25m Loan Facility Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc, (LSE: UMR), a mineral exploration and development company exploring for Zinc, Lead, Copper and Silver, announces that it has agreed
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
Gold continues rebound as weaker US job report weighs on dollar MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Agnico Eagle (AEM US) – Rock mass movement at Canadian Malartic
Defence Holdings Secures First Revenue-Generating Ministry of Defence Contract Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) said it has secured and commenced its first revenue-generating contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
MedPal AI Plc (MPAL), the UK digital health and AI company, has conditionally raised gross proceeds of approximately £5.0 million at a price of 3.5 pence per share. The Fundraise has been arranged by OAK Securities
Update on Sipiem Funds Recovery – Favourable Court Ruling Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM: QBT) said it has received a favourable court ruling in relation to the Sipiem funds recovery
Strategic Minerals PLC (AIM: SML) said its wholly owned subsidiary Cornwall Resources Ltd has received planning permission to expand the drilling programme at the Redmoor Tungsten-Tin-Copper Project in Cornwall. The
United Oil & Gas Plc (AIM: UOG) said it has raised £500,000 before expenses through a placing of 250 million new ordinary shares. The AIM-listed oil and gas company said
80 Mile PLC (AIM: 80M) said executive director Roderick McIllree has been appointed managing director of Greenland Energy Company, its joint venture partner for the Jameson Land Basin Project in
London stocks are set to open higher on Friday as investors continue to assess Thursday’s weaker-than-expected US jobs report ahead of a series of composite PMI readings. Futures indicate the
Update on Intention to Move from AIM to Main Market Amaroq Ltd. (AIM, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF), an independent mine development company focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, is