LSE Market News

Ariana Resources (LSE:AAU) has said that the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning has now formally approved the EIA for the initial mine at Kiziltepe. Highlights: – Milestone achievement in the development of the Kiziltepe mine towards gold and silver production –targeted at 21,000oz of gold equivalent per annum. – Ariana’s joint venture partner, Proccea […]

Sula Iron & Gold (LSE:SULA) a multi-commodity exploration company focussed on Sierra Leone, has appointmented of Mr Andrew Dacey as Non-Executive Technical Director with immediate effect. Additionally, Mr Gareth O’Donovan will step down from the Board in order to focus on his other work commitments. The appointment of Mr Dacey strengthens the Board as the […]

Regular readers should have figured out by now that Fastjet (LSE:FJET) is one of my favorite stocks to watch.  I’ve been watching the ADVFN message boards for the past several weeks and have enjoyed the banter over Fastjet.  Who would believe that a company whose share price is in the 3 pence range would create so […]

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT), a leading global hospitality company, opened for trading yesterday, December 12 on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HLT” after its initial public offering. Barclays is the Designated Market Maker for the company’s stock. Hilton Worldwide President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Nassetta celebrated the company’s listing by […]

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a leading global provider of food, facilities and uniform services, has opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchangeunder the ticker symbol “ARMK” after its initial public offering.  Aramark has chosen Barclays Designated Market Makers as the Designated Market Maker for the company’s stock. Aramark President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Foss […]

The wheels fell off of the International Personal Finance (LSE:IPF) bus today as its share price slammed into a wall, dropping 84.80 pence (15.7%) from 545.50 to 455.80.  In an apparent attempt to not spoil Christmas, IPF withheld an important announcement until the last half hour of the Christmas Eve trading day. It is now […]

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) just put a wet blanket on the Barclays Capital (LSE:BARC) Yule Log.  At about noon EST, FINRA levied a $3.75 million fine on the financial firm for its failure to properly maintain “electronic records, emails and instant messages.” Barclays is alleged to have violated SEC laws as well as […]

The London Exchange has already closed and the traders are making their way over the river and through the streets to Grandmother’s House.  (Grandmother’s House is a small pub near Piccadilly Circus.)  Soon they will be on their way home to ensure that the stockings are hung by the chimney because it’s already obvious that […]

Sable Mining Africa (LSE:SBLM), the AIM listed exploration company, had announced its results for the six month period ended 30 September 2013. OVERVIEW: – Focussed on the rapid development of the high grade, high margin, low capital expenditure 123.5km2 Nimba Iron Ore Project in Guinea – Nimba already the second largest undeveloped on- or near-rail […]

African Potash (LSE:AFPO), the AIM listed company focussed on sub-Saharan potash assets, has announced its final results for the year ended 30 June 2013. Highlights: · Acquisition of an indirect 70% interest in the Lake Dinga Potash Project in the Republic of Congo – located in a widely recognised potash bearing region and surrounded by […]