The Vox Markets Podcast

Cornish Tin is raising new money to go drilling on what could potentially be a huge lithium project in Cornwall. The company is conducting a private placing, but is also allowing retail to come in via the Crowd Cube platform. Sally Norcross-Webb, Cornish Tin's chief executive joins us to talk about the geological potential of the company projects, plans for future exploration and development, and the tax breaks available to investors through the EIS scheme.

Watch on YouTube Blencowe Resources #BRES has received its latest tranche of grant money from the US government's Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This money is non-dilutive and non-refundable, and will enable the company to continue with work on its Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda. Specifically, work on a definitive feasibility study is already well advanced, and drilling is ongoing. Blencowe's Mike Ralston joins us to tell us more.

This discussion features Paul Scott, a stock analyst and markets commentator, known for his insights on UK small-cap companies. They dive into 22 stock ideas, highlighting firms like Renold and Restore, while exploring the implications of M&A activity. Topics such as the potential impact of AI on Future Group and ITV's strategic positioning in a shifting media landscape are also covered. The pair analyze financial health across various sectors, offering a cautious yet optimistic view on investment opportunities in small-cap markets.

Watch on YouTube In this interview following today’s positive and in line March H1’25 results, CEO Bram Goorden and CFO Grant Nash of  IXICO #IXI - an AI powered medical imaging analytics firm - take me through: 00:00 What the business does, its key USPs & growth opportunity ahead. 05:10 Financial highlights, operating leverage, breakeven sales and revenue cover. 10:20 Expansion strategy, new product development & current industry demand (eg tariffs). 15:15 Capital resources and cashflow 17:20 Closing remarks.

The Ethiopian economy is booming. Mining companies are developing major projects, and gold is the country's biggest export. The country's airline is one of the most successful in Africa, and Addis Ababa has become a major hub. So what's it like to operate in Ethiopia? What are the opportunities? Harry Anagnostaras-Adams is the founder and chairman of KEFI Gold & Copper, a company that was for many years a trailblazer in Ethiopia, and which is now developing a gold mine.

Jamie Ward, a professional investor and former fund manager, shares his insights on the current stock market landscape. He discusses whether the recent rally can sustain or is merely a 'dead cat bounce.' The conversation covers active versus passive investment strategies and highlights companies like Wise and Burberry. Jamie also dives into challenges faced by JD Sports and Vistry, explores agricultural investments, and emphasizes the significance of risk management in portfolio construction. He crowns DCC as his top stock pick for the next year.

Watch on YouTube In this week’s smallcap investing show, UK equity analyst & markets commentator Paul Scott & I discussed our latest thoughts on 22 stock ideas. 00:00 Is the recent ‘tariff induced’ rally sustainable or a ‘dead cat bounce’ 04:00 HAT and M&A activity 06:10 Potential other M&A targets eg Inspiration Healthcare 11:40 Eurocell 15:55 Wickes 18:50 Brickability & Michelmersh 21:35 Marks & Spencer 25:00 Cranswick 27:10 Diaceutics 30:25 Tristel 33:30 RNK 37:05 Venture Life 41:15 MacFarlane 44:20 Foresight Group 48:20 ITM Power 52:55 Watches of Switzerland 57:00 Victorian Plumbing 61:45 What is a ‘coffee can’ stock? 62:30 Ultimate Products 66:00 Gooch & Housego 68:35 Mobico 71:55 Big Technologies 74:40 Argentex #HAT #IHC #ECEL #WIX #BRCK #MBH #MKS #CWK #DXRX #TSTL #RNK #VLG #MACF #FSG #ITM #WOSG #VIC #ULTP #GHH #MCG #BIG #AGFX

What are batteries, how do they work, what are cycles, cycle-lives, and what are the different types of battery? What are the opportunities for investors interested in the battery space, and what will advances in these technologies mean for the future? John Wood is chief executive of Gelion, a company developing sulfur-based battery technologies. He joins us with the answers

Riverfort Global has announced a reverse takeover of S-Ventures, a wellness and healthfood company. Here to tell us all the details, Nick Lee of Riverfort and Scott Livingstone of S-Ventures

Watch on YouTube In this fascinating interview, accomplished UK small/midcap fund manager James Taylor of M&G takes me through the below 17 stock ideas. 00:00 Outlook for UK small/midcaps and M&A activity 03:45 Avon Protection 06:35 Senior 10:20 Victrex 14:30 Premier Foods 18:40 Currys 22:00 Dominos Pizza 25:30 Watches of Switzerland 31:20 Keller 34:15 Marshalls 38:15 Serica Energy 43:50 Hunting 47:45 M&C Saatchi 52:10 Savills 55:00 Everplay 58:50 Oxford Nanopore Technologies 1:03:35 Wilmington 1:06:25 Favourite stock idea - DFS Furniture