For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%, following Thursday’s 1.7% sell-off as turmoil in global bond markets pushed borrowing costs sharply higher. The FTSE 250 ended at 24,194.24, also finishing the week marginally lower.
The AIM All-Share gained 0.5% over the week, stemming several weeks of selling and providing a stronger start to the new quarter.
A proposal to fund the BBC through an £11 monthly levy on home internet connections is gaining momentum as ministers consider how the broadcaster should be financed from 2028. The
Small caps can spend years being valued mainly on what might happen next. A mineral explorer talks about targets, a developer talks about future production, and a specialist technology business
The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April. For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%,
Britain is facing increasing pressure over diesel security as European governments consider a major release from emergency fuel reserves in an attempt to ease record prices and head off the
This has been one of the most exciting weeks since Smarter Web became a public company. On Tuesday, we announced the launch of the IPO of MORE Preferred Shares and
UK fixed mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in more than two years on Friday as elevated government bond yields continued to push up borrowing costs. According to Moneyfacts,
The average UK diesel price exceeded £2 a litre for the first time on Friday, reaching a record 200.01p a litre, according to RAC data. That represents an increase of
The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April. For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%,
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Copper slides on concerns over Chinese industrial demand MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bezant Resources (BZT LN) – Copper and gold ore from Hope & Gorob mine
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) backed more than 80 social impact projects during the 2026 financial year, covering 11of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The projects ranged from education and healthcare initiatives
IG Group Holdings Plc (LON: IGG) shares plunged nearly 25% to around 962p on Friday after the online trading group materially reduced its outlook for 2026. IG now expects 2026
JD Wetherspoon PLC (LON: JDW) reported an 8.6% increase in like-for-like sales during the first nine weeks of its new financial year, supported by strong summer weather and increased use
Tooru plc (AIM: TOO) shares rose 13% in early trading after the company announced a significant new retail listing for its OAF gluten-free brand. Two OAF products are expected to
Critical Metals plc (LON: CRTM) has commenced its 2026 field programme at the Molulu Copper/Cobalt Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following programme approval, funding release and mobilisation. The
Daily Mail: Hundreds of criminals let out of jail yesterday are just the first wave of Labour’s ‘prison break-out bonanza’, the public was warned last night. Up to 50,000 offenders
The previous session was dominated by surging government borrowing costs, which triggered particularly heavy losses across banks, housebuilders and other rate-sensitive shares. Some pressure eased overnight as US Treasury yields
Bezant Resources Plc (AIM: BZT) has commenced commercial production at its Hope & Gorob copper-gold project, marking the company’s transition from mine development into revenue-generating operations. Run-of-mine ore from the
Georgina Energy Plc (LON: GEX) has provided an operations update across its two subsalt helium, hydrogen and natural gas prospects in onshore Australia, with engineering works completed at Hussar and
First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to participate as an industry adopter in Project Field-to-Insight, an AI-enabled exploration initiative led by Rosor Exploration
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 35 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,463 on Friday, recovering only a fraction of Thursday’s sharp decline. London’s blue-chip index plunged 177.73
The FTSE 100 closed 177 points, or 1.68%, lower at 10,428 on Thursday, marking its steepest daily decline since May. The domestically focused FTSE 250 dropped 1.6% to 24,143.21, while
US stocks rallied at the opening bell on Thursday even as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2002. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to
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UK mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in years as rising government bond yields increase funding costs for lenders. The average five-year fixed residential mortgage rate has risen
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Brent crude jumped more than 2% to around US$100 a barrel on Thursday after reports that Chinese refiners had suspended exports of oil products to markets outside Hong Kong and
Critical Mineral Resources plc (LON: CMRS) shares rose 15% after the company secured a US$2 million, approximately £1.51 million, strategic equity investment from Nebari Natural Resources AIV II. Nebari, a
Global markets were mixed on Thursday as strong technology shares contrasted with continued pressure from elevated government bond yields. Wall Street ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with the S&P
The Telegraph: House prices fell unexpectedly last month as mortgage borrowers prepare for a jump in interest rates. Typical property values declined by 0.2pc during September, reversing 0.2pc growth in
The FTSE 100 started October sharply lower, falling more than 1% in early trading and extending Wednesday’s decline. The FTSE 100 fell around 120 points, or 1.1%, to 10,486 on
Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) shares rose 16% in early trading after the company submitted its Mine Development and Closure Proposal for the Northern Zone Gold Project in Western Australia.
Talon Resources plc (AIM: TAR) has completed its maiden diamond drilling programme at the Eagle Lake gold project in Ontario, Canada. The programme comprised 12 drill holes totalling 1,169 metres
Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM/TSXV: PLSR) has signed and accepted a firm proposal from Chart Energy & Chemicals, part of Baker Hughes, covering major processing equipment for its proposed Rare Gas
FTSE 100 futures indicated an opening around 45 points, or 0.4%, lower at 10,561.40 on Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 0.3% decline. The softer tone comes despite US inflation data reducing expectations
Final results for the year ended 31 March 2026 Notice of AGM Mendell Helium (LON: MDH) is pleased to provide the Company’s audited results for the year ended 31 March 2026. Highlights
The FTSE 100 ended 30.71 points, or 0.3%, lower at 10,606.00 on Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7% to 24,539.99 and the AIM All-Share rose 0.2% to 787.40. European
Britain’s diesel supply could come under further pressure after ExxonMobil temporarily shut production at its Fawley refinery in Hampshire for planned maintenance lasting into November. Fawley is the UK’s largest
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD) reported a £3.50 million profit for the six months ended 30 June 2026, compared with a £3.66 million loss in the same period last year, as
Copper heads for a third-month gain on the prospect of lower refined output MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below GreenX Metals (GRX LN) – FY26 highlight success on
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Bezant Resources Plc (AIM: BZT) said its Hope and Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia is nearing production as the company reported interim results for the six months ended 30 June
(Alliance News) – The UK economy grew at a stronger pace than expected in the second quarter of the year, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on
The FTSE 100 climbed 66 points, or 0.6%, to 10,702 on Wednesday morning, extending its advance after the opening bell and recovering from Tuesday’s decline. Mining stocks led the move,
Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) has conditionally raised £1 million before expenses through a placing of 1.67 billion new shares with institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The shares have been
Forgent plc (AIM: FORG) has raised £500,000 before expenses through a direct subscription with an existing high-net-worth shareholder at 0.012p per share. The issue price represents a premium of approximately
FTSE 100 futures indicated an opening around 60.5 points, or 0.6%, higher at 10,697.21 on Wednesday, after London’s blue-chip index fell 0.5% to 10,636.71 on Tuesday. UK economic growth was
Avacta (AIM: AVCT) currently expects its existing cash resources to last into early Q1 2027 and is continuing discussions with potential partners for its next-generation assets. Proceeds from the proposed
The FTSE 100 closed 48.17 points, or 0.5%, lower at 10,636.71 on Tuesday as rising global bond yields weighed on equities and weaker crude prices dragged on London’s major oil
WTI (Nov) $92.60 +19c, Brent (Nov) $105.28 +96c, Diff -$12.68 +77c. USNG (Nov)* $3.11 -1c, UKNG (Oct) 180.76 -3.99p, TTF (Nov) €72.3 -€1.95. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of October contract.
The average UK diesel price rose to a new record of 199.53p a litre on Tuesday, moving within half a penny of £2 for the first time. The latest increase
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
Copper holds near its record on strike threats at two Chilean mines MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Ariana Resources (AAU LN) – Interim results highlight the Dokwe
Great Southern Copper (LON: GSCU) CEO Sam Garrett sat down with Andrew Scott to reflect on a career spanning more than 30 years in mineral exploration, from growing up around
Cavendish has initiated coverage of Mkango Magnetic Materials (formerly known as Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM: MKA, TSX-V:MKA) with a ‘buy’ rating and a 110p target price, implying around 166% upside
The Telegraph: RAF base terror plot ‘clearly involved’ foreign actor, claims Rubio. Trump’s secretary of state praises close cooperation between Washington and London on counter-terror operation near air base used
Panther Metals Plc (LON: PALM) has registered with the US federal System for Award Management and received the identifiers needed to pursue relevant US government procurement and funding opportunities. The
Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has reported further strong pXRF results from diamond and reverse-circulation drilling at its Teufelskuppe project, with multiple broad intervals returning light rare earth oxide grades
EnergyPathways plc (AIM: EPP) said development of its Marram Energy Storage Hub in the East Irish Sea is progressing across long-duration electricity storage, strategic gas and hydrogen storage, and hydrogen,
ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) has renegotiated the A$2 million deferred consideration for its 50% interest in the Maddens Gold Project, replacing a fixed November 2026 payment with one linked
Tap Global Group plc (AIM: TAP) has made its first purchase under the company’s Digital Asset Income Strategy, acquiring 3 Bitcoin at an average price of £63,132 each. The transaction
London stocks were set to open slightly higher on Tuesday after UK shop-price inflation eased and investors absorbed an expected interest-rate increase from the Reserve Bank of Australia. FTSE 100
London stocks closed mixed on Monday, with the FTSE 100 edging 0.1% lower to 10,684.88 as sharp gains in housebuilders were offset by weakness in miners and renewed concerns over
Wall Street opened lower on Monday as higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields weighed on sentiment after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the conflict
UK diesel prices have risen to a record 199.18p a litre on average, according to the RAC, surpassing the previous peak reached in June 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
UK housebuilder shares surged on Monday after the government announced plans for a new first-time buyer equity-loan scheme aimed at supporting purchases of newly built homes. Barratt Redrow, Persimmon, Taylor
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Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM) increased contained tin production by 13% to 576 tonnes in the six months to 31 August 2026, helped by higher ore grades and improved plant
Ministers back Cornwall-to-Teesside route as Britain moves to break its dependence on overseas battery materials. Tees Valley Lithium has been named by the Government as one of two projects at
Wall Street’s figures relate to Friday’s closing session, when lower oil prices helped US stocks secure their first winning week in three. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9% to
Strategic Minerals (SML), an international mineral exploration and production company, announced that the U.S. Department of War has invested US$9.25m of funding in its wholly owned subsidiary Cornwall Resources Limited
Strategic Minerals PLC (AIM: SML) has secured $9.25 million of US government funding for its Redmoor tungsten-copper-tin project in Cornwall, accelerating work towards full feasibility and a potential final investment
1947 Oil & Gas plc began trading on AIM on Monday with an implied market capitalisation of about £65.1 million at its 10p issue price, following completion of its acquisition
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1) has opened a regional office in Dubai and launched Pri0r1ty MENA to serve customers across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Southeast
London stocks were set to open higher on Monday as oil prices rebounded after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait
Unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June 2026 Fulcrum Metals Plc (AIM: FMET, OTCQB: FULMF), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide-free technologies developed by Extrakt
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
Pulsar Helium (PLSR: AIM) Topaz project in Minnesota has now been tested through a broader appraisal programme, with Jetstream 1 averaging 8.1% helium during flow testing and Jetstream 2 averaging
Forgent Plc (AIM: FORG) has spent the first part of 2026 reshaping itself around a new portfolio and then moved quickly to put drill rigs into the ground. It raised
The FTSE 100 closed 15.26 points, or 0.1%, higher at 10,695.25 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.4% to 24,261.14 and AIM added 0.2%. For the week, the FTSE
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Britain is heading towards significantly greater dependence on imported gas as declining North Sea production outpaces reductions in domestic demand, increasing exposure to global LNG prices and overseas suppliers. “Britain
The FTSE 100 closed 15.26 points, or 0.1%, higher at 10,695.25 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.4% to 24,261.14 and AIM added 0.2%. For the week, the FTSE
Small caps can spend years being valued mainly on what might happen next. A mineral explorer talks about targets, a developer talks about future production, and a specialist technology business
When we last looked at the helium market in March, the immediate concern was the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the world’s second-largest helium producer, accounted for around 35% of global
The FTSE 100 closed 15.26 points, or 0.1%, higher at 10,695.25 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.4% to 24,261.14 and AIM added 0.2%. For the week, the FTSE
East Greenland has entered a new chapter in Arctic security planning, drawing fresh attention to a region where Pulsar Helium holds a wholly owned helium and geothermal project. BBC News
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
Strategic Minerals PLC (AIM: SML) plans to spend the remainder of 2026 and much of 2027 drilling and testing its Redmoor tungsten project in Cornwall, with the aim of upgrading
