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London BTC Company targets US gold projects

London BTC Company has engaged Schiehallion Consulting to source and evaluate potential gold exploration acquisitions in Nevada and Arizona as selective exposure alongside its Bitcoin treasury.
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The Smarter Web Company buys 28 more Bitcoin

The Smarter Web Company purchased 28 Bitcoin for £1.61m under its "The 10 Year Plan", lifting total holdings to 2,778 Bitcoin at a reported total cost of £227.2m.
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Critical Mineral Resources reports high‑grade near‑surface copper at Agadir Melloul

First assays from the 2026 drill programme show multiple thick, open‑pittable copper intercepts and the company says the programme will underpin a maiden resource targeted in Q3.
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Gana Media Group signs performance marketing agreement with Retorno Digital

The tie-up is said to be positioned to capitalise on the 2026 FIFA World Cup build-up and the restart of Mexican football in August.
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S-Ventures invests £200,000 in Hybrid Drones to fund commercial scale-up

The Aquis quoted investor has taken a 2.67% equity stake in Hybrid Drones after the drone maker secured UK regulatory approvals.
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DCC receives indicative cash proposal from Energy Capital Partners and KKR

DCC has been approached with an indicative all-cash proposal from a consortium led by Energy Capital Partners and KKR, triggering a regulatory deadline for a firm bid by 10 June.
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SkinBioTherapeutics says FRP forensic report imminent

SkinBioTherapeutics said on 29 April that FRP Advisory is finalising a forensic investigation and will deliver its report to the board in the coming days.
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Deutsche Bank keeps Buy on Barclays with 570p target after Q1 review
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Lloyds Banking Group is benefitting from prudence - analyst
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CANAL+ may be in a transition year, but this broker is sticking with a 'Buy' rating
A delivery truck is parked at a construction supply facility, unloading bags of building materials. The backdrop features signage indicating the entrance and services offered at the location.

Panmure keeps Travis Perkins as Buy, eyes self-help story
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DCC bid underlines value in UK equities says analyst
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City analyst bullish on Anglo American as copper and iron businesses flex ahead of Teck merger

Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy on Anglo American with a 3800p price target after a solid Q1 production update; shares last closed at 3520p.
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Is Aston Martin turning the corner?

Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, points to a 16% rise in first-quarter revenue and narrower operating losses and says a move into higher‑priced specials could drive improved margins and cash flow.
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Lloyds Banking Group shares edged down after reiterating 2026 guidance

Lloyds Banking Group reiterated its 2026 guidance after reporting a strong first quarter, with statutory profit before tax up to £2bn and return on tangible equity of 17.0%.
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Treatt shares rocket after Döhler 305p offer

The Austrian firm will buy Treatt for 305p in cash per share in a recommended deal expected to complete in Q3 2026 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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Small Caps Today: Solvonis Therapeutics, Shuka Minerals, Shearwater Group, ZOO Digital, Ecora Royalties, MedPal AI, Naked Wines

A broadly constructive session for small caps, with deal-making and operational milestones dominating the headlines.
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Solvonis to prioritise Phase 3 for lead asset

Solvonis Therapeutics said it will prioritise completing Phase 3 of SVN-001 after reporting cash and cash equivalents of £1.720 million at the year ended 31 December 2025 and repositioning as a focused CNS biopharmaceutical business.
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ZOO Digital Group expects FY26 Adjusted EBITDA of at least $3.8m on $42.3m revenue, in line with market expectations

In a trading update, Zoo revealed FY26 results were in line with market consensus, with Adjusted EBITDA of at least $3.8m and revenue of $42.3m for the year to 31 March.
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MedPal AI buys Remedi Runcorn pharmacy, adding a £10m patient book