Thor Energy Plc (LON:THR) has secured two new regulated substance exploration licence applications in South Australia, strengthening its position at the centre of the emerging natural hydrogen sector. CEO Andrew Hume outlines how these awards extend the company’s hydrogen and helium portfolio in the Onshore Otway Basin, where historical drilling revealed unexpected hydrogen concentrations that now point to multi-energy upside. With a strategic partnership in place and a carefully balanced portfolio spanning hydrogen, gas storage and critical minerals, Thor is positioning itself to unlock value across multiple resource streams.

Thor Energy is an exploration company focused on natural hydrogen, helium, gas storage and critical minerals, with a core portfolio in South Australia complemented by assets in the Northern Territory and the United States.

Cooks Coffee Company is entering a new phase of disciplined expansion.

In this latest interview, Executive Chairman Keith Jackson outlines how the group is driving like-for-like sales growth through customer loyalty, product innovation and digital enhancements, while scaling its franchise network across the UK and Ireland.

Strategic partnerships with established retail brands are increasing visibility, and new master franchise agreements in the UAE and India add a meaningful international growth dimension.

With market share still relatively low in core territories, management sees significant headroom for continued expansion and improved financial performance over time.

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Markets shrugged off political theatre and macro uncertainty to finish 2025 at record highs — but Craig Farley says the real story sits beneath the surface. In this conversation, the TEAM plc (LON:TEAM) Chief Investment Officer explains how a barbell equity approach, zero exposure to long-dated government debt, and a decisive allocation to precious metals powered 20 percent plus sterling returns. He also outlines why AI capex maths may not stack up, why Trump’s revived Monroe-style doctrine changes the geopolitical playbook, and how a second inflation wave could emerge just as investors grow complacent.Key Moments

00:30 – 2025 described as a year of stock market resilience despite US political drama
01:05 – TEAM delivers 20%+ sterling returns across conservative, balanced and growth strategies
01:40 – Early signs of AI fatigue and scrutiny of hyperscaler capex
02:00 – Introduction of the “Don Roe doctrine” and its implications for foreign policy
04:29 – $45bn AI revenues versus $650bn capex raises valuation concerns
04:49 – Japan carry trade unwind risk and potential global spillovers
05:40 – Prospect of unconventional US stimulus ahead of midterms
06:07 – Increasing allocation to UK large caps amid style rotation
07:16 – Portfolio positioning for 2026: tilt away from US mega-cap tech
08:00 – Zero exposure to long-term government debt remains core stance

TEAM plc is an international wealth, asset management and financial services group offering multi-asset investment solutions designed to grow and preserve client capital over the long term.