Options Desk's Sebastian Blanco discusses the upcoming earnings report from Nvidia and the broader tech sector's volatility in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

Nvidia, known for inventing the GPU in 1999, has seen its shares increase by over 50% in January and 23% last year, transitioning into a full-stack computing infrastructure company. The company is set to report its fourth-quarter end-of-year revenues, anticipated to be $20.5 billion, up from $18.5 billion in 3Q, potentially exceeding expectations. However, much attention is focused on Nvidia's future guidance amid high volatility levels, with the company's shares experiencing significant trading activity. Nvidia has surpassed Tesla as the most actively traded single share on the options market, with traders expecting a substantial share price swing around the Q4 earnings announcement.

The tech sector's volatility, exemplified by the shares of Super Micro Computer surging and then significantly dropping, is a concern for investors. Supply-side constraints and demand outstripping supply are key issues.

To protect portfolios against such volatility, Blanco suggests a 'protective put' spread strategy, which involves buying and selling puts at different strikes as an insurance policy against potential losses.

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Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) CEO Tim Livesey joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an update on the company's Senala gold project in Senegal after its partner at the project AGEM Senegal Exploration, part of Managem Group, completed a six-year earn-in period.

Livesey said over the six years, AGEM aimed to earn up to 70% ownership through an $8 million investment but concluded the period with a roughly 59% stake.

The Senala project, described as a "legacy asset" by Livesey, is part of Oriole's portfolio despite a recent focus on Cameroon. As the partnership moves forward, Livesey said Oriole will evaluate its involvement based on forthcoming work plans and budget proposals from the joint venture, considering the substantial investments required for further development.

Oriole Resources PLC is an AIM-listed gold exploration company, operating in West Africa.

In Cameroon, the company has a gold resource at the Bibemi project and has identified multi-kilometre gold and lithium anomalism within the district-scale Central Licence Package project. In Senegal, Managem Group is earning into Oriole’s advanced Senala gold project.

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Proactive journalist William Farrington discusses the crypto market's resilience amidst fluctuating macroeconomic conditions with Stephen Gunnion.

Despite the UK entering a technical recession and the US experiencing an inflation overshoot, Bitcoin has seen a significant week-on-week increase of 15%, with a 23% rise year-to-date, currently valued above $52,000.

Farrington points out the strong fundamentals behind Bitcoin, emphasizing the notable cash inflows into the Blackrock iShares Bitcoin ETF, which has attracted over $5 billion since its launch, bolstering Bitcoin's price.

Meanwhile, Coinbase's bullish quarterly results, surpassing revenue expectations, reflect the broader crypto market's robust performance. Despite transaction revenues dipping, gains from staking services and blockchain rewards have compensated, underlining a strategic shift in revenue generation for Coinbase.

Looking ahead, the upcoming Bitcoin halving could serve as another bullish catalyst, though Farrington advises caution against overly optimistic predictions.

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Global Petroleum (AIM:GBP) executive chairman Daniel Page highlights the company's strategic direction and future plans in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

The UK-listed exploration company is undergoing a significant restructuring, led by Page and the new board since their appointment in November. The company holds legacy assets in Namibia and Italy and has entered into a promising joint venture in the Eastern Mediterranean with Cynergy East Med LLC. This partnership is set to capitalize on substantial opportunities in the region, further energized by recent announcements from BP and NOC. Global Petroleum is focusing on producing assets, aiming to leverage the Eastern Mediterranean's potential to enhance shareholder value.

Page discussed the company's approach to its legacy assets, including a 78% interest in an exploration license in Walvis Bay, Namibia, emphasizing the importance of financial discipline and a thorough technical review to maximize shareholder returns. The company is actively exploring opportunities in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean, committed to asset diversification across these regions.

Financially, Global Petroleum is in a stronger position, with improved cost management and a strategic focus on achieving cash flow positive status. Page said the board's decisions are driven by financial discipline and the goal of enhancing shareholder value within a reasonable timeframe. He also highlighted the alignment between the directors' interests and shareholder value, noting their significant investment in the company and a compensation structure focused on long-term equity and options rather than immediate cash rewards.

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Quadrise PLC CEO Jason Miles tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company has had a strong start to 2024, highlighting key partnerships aimed at advancing the production of sustainable marine biofuels.

Quadrise has entered into agreements with notable entities such as Cargill and Mac2, and more recently with Euthenia Energy and BTG Bioliquids.

Miles explained that the collaboration with BTG Bioliquids focuses on converting renewable biomass into bio-oils through fast pyrolysis technology, a venture that promises to supply marine biofuels to global bunker hubs. Euthenia Energy, with its vast experience in renewable projects, especially in Spain, is set to leverage its connections in energy and shipping to distribute a new sustainable marine fuel, initially targeting the Mediterranean hubs of Algeciras and Gibraltar.

Miles said the importance of these agreements lies in their potential to decarbonize the shipping industry, aligning with new EU regulations penalizing less efficient vessels emitting higher CO2 levels.

Quadrise's efforts to supply European and global bunker hubs with bio-M-SAR products are in direct response to these regulatory pressures. Moreover, these partnerships contribute to Quadrise's ambitious goal to deliver a net-zero marine fuel by 2030, showcasing the company's progress in prototyping a sustainable B100 marine fuel product.

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Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals PLC CEO Dr Vladislav Sandler and non-executive director Peter Redmond joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after the company pioneering breakthrough treatments for life-threatening diseases, including blood and solid cancers, achieved a number of significant milestones.

Sandler highlighted the company's significant progress with its HEMO-CAR-T program after it received the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enter Phase 1 clinical trials for acute myeloid leukaemia, marking its transition to a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. This development symbolizes a pivotal milestone, offering potential life-changing treatments for patients with limited options.

Additionally, Hemogenyx is advancing its proprietary Chimeric Bait Receptor (CBR) platform, announcing that it has demonstrated in vivo that the CBR can be delivered intranasally in the form of messenger RNA (mRNA) for the potential treatment of airborne viral infections.

As 2024 unfolds, Hemogenyx anticipates starting clinical trials and advancing its CBR platform towards IND-enabling studies, signaling a landmark year with promising outcomes for investors and patients alike.

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Crossword Cybersecurity PLC (AIM:CCS) chief financial officer Mary Dowd joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a partnership agreement with NYSE-listed TD Synnex.

Dowd explained that TD Synnex is a global powerhouse with a $57 billion annual turnover, operating in over 100 countries, and employing 23,000 staff. The collaboration positions Crossword's threat intelligence platform, Trillion, as a unique addition to TD Synnex's European reseller portfolio.

Trillion, a pioneering data mining platform, identifies risks by mining data from the dark web for stolen credentials, addressing a significant cybersecurity challenge.

The partnership extends beyond sales, including onboarding and support services, highlighting Crossword's commitment to leveraging TD Synnex's extensive network to enhance cybersecurity defences for organizations of all sizes.

She said the non-exclusive deal underscores Crossword's ambition for further partnerships, aiming to expand Trillion's reach and impact in the cybersecurity landscape.

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ATOME PLC (AIM:ATOME) CEO Olivier Mussat joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a pivotal collaboration with ICE, Costa Rica's state power company, to develop a green fertiliser project.

Musat said the venture underscores ATOME's strategy for decentralised green fertiliser production, echoing its successful model in Paraguay. The project, akin in scale to their Paraguayan facility at 120 megawatts, aims for efficiency and cost reduction through replication. Negotiations for power purchase agreements are expected to conclude within four to six months, with Mussat optimistic about exceeding timelines.

Costa Rica, renowned for its green initiatives and significant agricultural exports, views this project as a strategic move to decarbonise its agricultural sector and maintain its green branding while addressing its reliance on conventional fertilisers. The choice of Costa Rica was strategic for ATOME, leveraging the country's nearly 100% green grid and its robust agricultural sector requiring substantial fertilizer imports.

This initiative aligns with ATOME's broader strategy to establish a leading position in the green agricultural products market across Central and South America. By replicating successful projects and applying lessons learned, Mussat said ATOME aims to create a pipeline of efficient, profitable projects. This approach addresses the significant carbon footprint of the traditional fertiliser sector and taps into the burgeoning market for green fertilisers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing Head of Investor Relations Tamsin Garrity joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a trading update the publishing firm had to release after it became evident its full-year revenue and profit would be well ahead of analysts' expectations.

Garrity credited the strong performance in part to the success of author Sarah J. Maas's latest novel "House of Flame and Shadow," coupled with growing popularity of her previous works.

Initially forecasted to generate revenue of £291.4 million and a profit of £37.2 million, the updated figures now stand at £331 million in revenue and £47.5 million in profit, reflecting an improved margin from 12.8% to 14.3%. This surge in profitability is attributed to the strong sales of backlist (previously published) titles, which incur lower costs than new releases, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

While the company's cash balance forecast remains unchanged for 2024, Garrity said stronger cashflows into the next financial year may be used for reinvestment in the business, dividends, and acquisitions.

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The FTSE 100 dipped as the trading week got underway.

Leading Monday’s reporters was Moneysupermarket, which unveiled a double-digit rise in revenue, spearheaded by its exposure to the insurance market.

However, it was weekend news which dominated this morning, with Curry’s skyrocketing on now-confirmed rumours that JD.com is readying a takeover offer for the electricals retailer.

Alongside this, Royal Mail parent IDS moved higher on reports the firm could slow delivery of hospital post and legal letters in a cost-saving drive, meanwhile.

And finally elsewhere, AIM-listed KEFI Gold jumped after the firm announced its joint venture partner had made a third discovery in the broader Hawiah district in Saudi Arabia.

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