Welcome to today’s Five at Five – the EOB snapshot of the five most impactful market stories shaping investor sentiment.
1. Shell keeps share buybacks flowing after profit beat
The oil major extended its repurchase programme following better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Read more…
2. Pfizer threatens legal action as Novo Nordisk gatecrashes Metsera deal
The US company was not happy with the Danidh group's surprise attempt to elbow it aside. Read more…
3. Standard Chartered hits 12-year high on earnings and upgrade
Profits exceeded forecasts and analysts raised their price targets. Read more…
4. FTSE 100 extends winning streak to ninth day despite mixed sentiment
London’s benchmark index clawed back early losses to reach another record closing high of 9,760. Read more…
5. European Green Transition CFO on Swedish copper option deal
Finance chief Jack Kelly outlines the exclusive six-month agreement with RMC for the potential sale of the Pajala Copper Project in northern Sweden. Watch here…
More small cap news
Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR) has released its first resource estimate for the Bisie North project in the DRC, confirming a large multi-metal tin, copper and zinc system. The company says it’s only scratched the surface and plans deeper drilling to expand the resource. Read more
Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE, OTCQX:EPMLF) has raised £7 million from institutional investors to push ahead with its Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia. The cash lift takes its balance to £11 million and sets up pilot-scale production for 2026. Read more
88 Energy Ltd (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTC:EEENF) has made steady progress in Alaska and Namibia while strengthening its finances through a US$3.25 million divestment in Texas. Planning is underway for the Franklin Bluffs-1H well in Alaska, expected to spud in mid-2026. Read more
Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF) says KoBold Metals will spend up to US$6 million as its copper exploration at its Konkolo West project moves to Stage 2. The Silicon Valley-backed firm has already drilled two record-deep holes and gathered key geological data. Read more
Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) has renewed its deal with Chile’s HORUX Latam, locking in an order for at least 1,300 Guardian driver-monitoring units. The rollout begins next year, boosting Seeing Machines’ presence across Latin America. Read more