{"id":140803,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 20th September 2026","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-09-20T09:11:35+00:00","modified":"2026-09-20T12:28:11+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-20th-september-2026/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-20th-september-2026.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-20th-september-2026.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market"],"tags":["Airtel Africa","Bitcoin traders","FTSE 100","FTSE 250","helium market","Qatar","Strait of Hormuz","Trader’s Café","UK Retail Sales","Zak Mir"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/use-onj-sunday.jpg?fit=1600%2C1336&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"The FTSE 100 closed 1.50% lower at 10,654.33 on Friday, falling 162 points in its biggest one-day decline since 8 July. The FTSE 250 dropped 0.65% to 24,193.65, as geopolitical concerns and weakness among several large-cap stocks outweighed stronger-than-expected UK retail sales.\n\nAirtel Africa was the biggest FTSE 100 faller, dropping as much as 11.3% before closing around 9.9% lower following reports that the planned London flotation of its Airtel Money business could be significantly smaller than previously expected.\n\n[!\\[\\](https://www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/multi-helium-170926-300x169.png)](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward-2/)\n\n[The Helium Trade Six Months On: Which London-Listed Companies Have Actually Moved Forward?](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward-2/)\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 20th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-20th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-20th-september-2026/)  Warren Buffett Author @ZaksTradersCafe Warren Buffett resigning as Chairman is perhaps not as big a deal as when he resigned as CEO at the beginning of this year after 60 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-20th-september-2026/) |\n| [Bitcoin Traders See 51% Chance of $75,000 as Fed Rate Hike Pressures Crypto](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-traders-see-51-chance-of-75000-as-fed-rate-hike-pressures-crypto/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-traders-see-51-chance-of-75000-as-fed-rate-hike-pressures-crypto/) Bitcoin has a 51% chance of falling to $75,000 at some point before 30 September 2026, according to bettors on the cryptocurrency prediction market Polymarket, as higher US interest rates [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-traders-see-51-chance-of-75000-as-fed-rate-hike-pressures-crypto/) |\n| [The Helium Trade Six Months On: Which London-Listed Companies Have Actually Moved Forward?](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward-2/) When we last looked at the helium market in March, the immediate concern was the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the world’s second-largest helium producer, accounted for around 35% of global [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward-2/) |\n| [Talon Resources: Can Eagle Lake Turn Surface Gold Into a Discovery?](https://www.share-talk.com/talon-resources-can-eagle-lake-turn-surface-gold-into-a-discovery-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/talon-resources-can-eagle-lake-turn-surface-gold-into-a-discovery-2/) Talon Resources’ (AIM: TAR) transformation has been unusually rapid. The company was admitted to AIM on 23rd June 2026, moving from a Main Market cash shell into a North American [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/talon-resources-can-eagle-lake-turn-surface-gold-into-a-discovery-2/) |\n| [UK Diesel Could Reach £2.30 a Litre if Middle East Supply Crisis Deepens](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-diesel-could-reach-2-30-a-litre-if-middle-east-supply-crisis-deepens/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-diesel-could-reach-2-30-a-litre-if-middle-east-supply-crisis-deepens/) UK diesel prices could rise above £2.30 per litre by the end of the year if the Iran conflict continues and global fuel supplies remain constrained, according to analysts at [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-diesel-could-reach-2-30-a-litre-if-middle-east-supply-crisis-deepens/) |\n| [Volkswagen Cuts Outlook as Porsche and China Pressures Trigger €10bn Hit](https://www.share-talk.com/volkswagen-cuts-outlook-as-porsche-and-china-pressures-trigger-e10bn-hit/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/volkswagen-cuts-outlook-as-porsche-and-china-pressures-trigger-e10bn-hit/) Volkswagen has slashed its profit outlook and warned of around €10 billion of charges and restructuring costs, sending its shares 5.5% lower in Frankfurt trading. The German carmaker now expects [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/volkswagen-cuts-outlook-as-porsche-and-china-pressures-trigger-e10bn-hit/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Suffers Biggest Fall Since July as Airtel Africa Slides](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-suffers-biggest-fall-since-july-as-airtel-africa-slides/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-suffers-biggest-fall-since-july-as-airtel-africa-slides/) The FTSE 100 closed 1.50% lower at 10,654.33 on Friday, falling 162 points in its biggest one-day decline since 8 July. The FTSE 250 dropped 0.65% to 24,193.65, as geopolitical [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-suffers-biggest-fall-since-july-as-airtel-africa-slides/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 18th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-18th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-18th-september-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-18th-september-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 18th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-18th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-18th-september-2026/) Gold holds its gain as lower oil eases inflation worries MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Arafura Rare Earths (ARU AU) – Arafura extends wind-turbine OEM offtake Galileo [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-18th-september-2026/) |\n| [Oxford Biomedica is now on M&A Alert](https://www.share-talk.com/oxford-biomedica-is-now-on-ma-alert/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oxford-biomedica-is-now-on-ma-alert/) It has thus far refused four £9 offers from Swedish investment firm EQT, which is said to be looking at Oxford BioMedica plc (LON: OXB) again now that shares are [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oxford-biomedica-is-now-on-ma-alert/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ALRT, NTVO, HUD, GLR, TYM & RCFX](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-alrt-ntvo-hud-glr-tym-rcfx/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-alrt-ntvo-hud-glr-tym-rcfx/) The Telegraph: Labour plans tax raid on holiday cottages. John Healey’s proposal to treat vacation rentals as second homes will force many to sell up, warn tourism bosses. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: Perhaps the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-alrt-ntvo-hud-glr-tym-rcfx/) |\n| [Mothercare Shares Tumble 68% After Warning Over Longer-Term Solvency](https://www.share-talk.com/mothercare-shares-tumble-68-after-warning-over-longer-term-solvency/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mothercare-shares-tumble-68-after-warning-over-longer-term-solvency/) Mothercare PLC (LON: MTC) shares fell 68% in early trading after the retailer warned that its longer-term solvency had become “highly uncertain” following plans by its largest Middle Eastern franchise [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mothercare-shares-tumble-68-after-warning-over-longer-term-solvency/) |\n| [Shuka Minerals CEO and Australian investor take on GMI loan](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-ceo-and-australian-investor-take-on-gmi-loan/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-ceo-and-australian-investor-take-on-gmi-loan/) Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) has agreed the assignment of the remaining £163,334 GMI convertible loan to two parties: Richard Lloyd, Shuka’s chief executive officer and director, and an unnamed [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-ceo-and-australian-investor-take-on-gmi-loan/) |\n| [Galileo Resources Clears Final Conditions for US$3m Sandfire Licence Sale](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-clears-final-conditions-for-us3m-sandfire-licence-sale/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-clears-final-conditions-for-us3m-sandfire-licence-sale/) Galileo Resources plc (AIM: GLR) has confirmed that all conditions precedent have now been satisfied for the sale of two Kalahari Copper Belt licences to Metal Capital Exploration, a wholly [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-clears-final-conditions-for-us3m-sandfire-licence-sale/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Friday 18th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-18th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-18th-september-2026/) The Bank of England held the Bank Rate at 3.75% by a 6–3 vote, but five of the six members who backed no change outlined circumstances in which they could [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-18th-september-2026/) |\n| [Defence Holdings Secures Second UK Government Contract](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-secures-second-uk-government-contract/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-secures-second-uk-government-contract/) Defence Holdings Secures Second UK Government Contract, Advancing Commercial Execution Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) has secured its second contract with the UK Government, marking further progress in converting its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-secures-second-uk-government-contract/) |\n| [Tertiary Minerals Outlines Higher-Grade Zone at Mushima North](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-outlines-higher-grade-zone-at-mushima-north/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-outlines-higher-grade-zone-at-mushima-north/) Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) has outlined a substantially higher-grade silver-copper-zinc zone at the Discovery Zone within its Mushima North Project in Zambia, while drilling continues to extend mineralisation beyond [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-outlines-higher-grade-zone-at-mushima-north/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set for Flat Open as BoE Turns More Hawkish and BoJ Raises Rates](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-flat-open-as-boe-turns-more-hawkish-and-boj-raises-rates/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-flat-open-as-boe-turns-more-hawkish-and-boj-raises-rates/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open broadly flat at 10,816.44 on Friday, after Thursday’s 1.2% rally, as investors digest a more hawkish Bank of England stance and another interest-rate [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-flat-open-as-boe-turns-more-hawkish-and-boj-raises-rates/) |\n| [The Helium Trade Six Months On: Which London-Listed Companies Have Actually Moved Forward?](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward/) When we last looked at the helium market in March, the immediate concern was the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the world’s second-largest helium producer, accounted for around 35% of global [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-helium-trade-six-months-on-which-london-listed-companies-have-actually-moved-forward/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Jumps 1.2% After Bank of England Holds Rates](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-jumps-1-2-after-bank-of-england-holds-rates/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-jumps-1-2-after-bank-of-england-holds-rates/) The FTSE 100 closed 1.19% higher at 10,816.14 on Thursday, extending its gains for a second consecutive session after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged. The FTSE 250 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-jumps-1-2-after-bank-of-england-holds-rates/) |\n| [Guardian Metal Reports Transformational Year as Pilot Mountain Advances Toward Production](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-reports-transformational-year-as-pilot-mountain-advances-toward-production/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-reports-transformational-year-as-pilot-mountain-advances-toward-production/) Guardian Metal Resources plc (NYSE-A: GMTL, LON: GMET) has reported audited results for the year to 30 June 2026, highlighting major progress at its US tungsten projects and a substantial [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-reports-transformational-year-as-pilot-mountain-advances-toward-production/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 17th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-17th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-17th-september-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-17th-september-2026/) |\n| [Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Bailey Warns Hikes May Be Needed](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-3-75-as-bailey-warns-hikes-may-be-needed/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-3-75-as-bailey-warns-hikes-may-be-needed/) The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, despite inflation rising to a five-month high and mounting pressure from higher energy prices. The Monetary Policy Committee voted [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-3-75-as-bailey-warns-hikes-may-be-needed/) |\n| [Arrow Exploration Reports 82% Increase in 2P Reserves as Production Tops 6,000 boe/d](https://www.share-talk.com/arrow-exploration-reports-82-increase-in-2p-reserves-as-production-tops-6000-boe-d/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/arrow-exploration-reports-82-increase-in-2p-reserves-as-production-tops-6000-boe-d/) Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM/TSXV: AXL) reported a substantial increase in reserves after successful drilling in Colombia and the acquisition of the Thorsby asset in Canada, while group production rose above 6,000 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/arrow-exploration-reports-82-increase-in-2p-reserves-as-production-tops-6000-boe-d/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 17th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-17th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-17th-september-2026/) Gold steadies after Fed rate rise as FOMC point to a further rate rise this year MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Alkemy Capital (ALK LN) – Offer [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-17th-september-2026/) |\n| [Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Inflation Rising to 3.1%](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-expected-to-hold-rates-despite-inflation-rising-to-3-1/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-expected-to-hold-rates-despite-inflation-rising-to-3-1/) The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite UK inflation rising to a five-month high. Official figures showed inflation increased to 3.1% [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bank-of-england-expected-to-hold-rates-despite-inflation-rising-to-3-1/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: VLRM, MFAI, SML, ALK, INSG, ACG, GMET & REVB](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-vlrm-mfai-sml-alk-insg-acg-gmet-revb/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-vlrm-mfai-sml-alk-insg-acg-gmet-revb/) Sky News: AI latest: King to ask AI leaders ‘two simple questions’ at summit today. The King is hosting AI leaders at a summit today. It comes after warnings from AI [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-vlrm-mfai-sml-alk-insg-acg-gmet-revb/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Thursday 17th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-17th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-17th-september-2026/) Asian markets were mostly higher on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate increase in more than three years, helping calm the recent sell-off in global bond markets. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-17th-september-2026/) |\n| [Tertiary Minerals Reports Highest-Grade Silver-Copper Intersection at Mushim](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-reports-highest-grade-silver-copper-intersection-at-mushim/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-reports-highest-grade-silver-copper-intersection-at-mushim/) Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) has reported its highest-grade silver-copper intersection to date from the Discovery Zone at the Mushima North Project in Zambia, with new drilling also extending mineralisation [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-reports-highest-grade-silver-copper-intersection-at-mushim/) |\n| [The Hidden Supply Chains Driving Up the Cost of Consumer Electronics](https://www.share-talk.com/the-hidden-supply-chains-driving-up-the-cost-of-consumer-electronics/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-hidden-supply-chains-driving-up-the-cost-of-consumer-electronics/) For decades, consumers could expect their next computer to deliver more power for their money. The AI boom is challenging that expectation and exposing the physical supply chains behind our [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-hidden-supply-chains-driving-up-the-cost-of-consumer-electronics/) |\n| [EnergyPathways Signs Hycamite Agreement for MESH Hydrogen and Graphite](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-signs-hycamite-agreement-for-mesh-hydrogen-and-graphite/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-signs-hycamite-agreement-for-mesh-hydrogen-and-graphite/) EnergyPathways plc (AIM: EPP) has signed a collaboration agreement with Finnish technology group Hycamite TCD Technologies to assess low-carbon hydrogen and high-grade graphite production technology for its planned MESH energy [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-signs-hycamite-agreement-for-mesh-hydrogen-and-graphite/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher After Fed Rate Hike as BoE Decision Looms](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-after-fed-rate-hike-as-boe-decision-looms/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-after-fed-rate-hike-as-boe-decision-looms/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 19 points, or 0.2%, higher at 10,705.57 on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate increase in more than [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-after-fed-rate-hike-as-boe-decision-looms/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Rises as Investors Digest UK Inflation Ahead of BoE Decision](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-investors-digest-uk-inflation-ahead-of-boe-decision/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-investors-digest-uk-inflation-ahead-of-boe-decision/) The FTSE 100 closed 0.28% higher at 10,688.47 on Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 gained 1.06% to 24,070.20, as investors digested fresh UK inflation data ahead of Thursday’s Bank of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-investors-digest-uk-inflation-ahead-of-boe-decision/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Star Energy, Prospex Energy, Rockhopper Exploration & finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-star-energy-prospex-energy-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-star-energy-prospex-energy-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) WTI (Oct) $105.83 +$4.44, Brent (Nov) $108.75 +$3.07, Diff -$2.92 -$1.37. USNG (Oct) $2.92 +2c, UKNG (Oct) 201.26p -2.73p, TTF (Oct) €81.1 -€1.03. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is down [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-star-energy-prospex-energy-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) |\n| [Passive vs. Active Investing: Which Strategy is Right for You?](https://www.share-talk.com/passive-vs-active-investing-which-strategy-is-right-for-you/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/passive-vs-active-investing-which-strategy-is-right-for-you/) Deciding how to invest your hard-earned money is a big decision. Alongside choosing a reputable investment company to help handle your funds, you also need to decide whether you want [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/passive-vs-active-investing-which-strategy-is-right-for-you/) |\n| [How to Choose an Investment Adviser (and Whether You Need One)](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-choose-an-investment-adviser-and-whether-you-need-one/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-choose-an-investment-adviser-and-whether-you-need-one/) Decide whether you actually need one You can build a diversified portfolio yourself with a low-cost brokerage account, a handful of index funds and the discipline to leave them alone. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-choose-an-investment-adviser-and-whether-you-need-one/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 16th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-16th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-16th-september-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-16th-september-2026/) |\n| [What Makes a Good IT Support SLA?](https://www.share-talk.com/what-makes-a-good-it-support-sla/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-makes-a-good-it-support-sla/) When businesses compare IT providers, Service Level Agreements – better known as SLAs – often receive plenty of attention. One company promises a 15-minute response, another talks about 99% SLA [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-makes-a-good-it-support-sla/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 16th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-16th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-16th-september-2026/) Copper edges higher as Treasury yields ease before the Fed decision MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer belo Arkle Resources (ARK LN) – Interim results Aterian* (ATN LN) – Tungsten [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-16th-september-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: PXEN, HEX, COBR, EPP, AVCT, FTC, RIFT, HUI, ROCK & GWMO](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-pxen-hex-cobr-epp-avct-ftc-rift-hui-rock-gwmo/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-pxen-hex-cobr-epp-avct-ftc-rift-hui-rock-gwmo/) Alliance News: UK consumer price inflation accelerates to 3.1% year-on-year in August from 2.9% in July, in line with market expectations cited by FXStreet, according to the Office for National Statistics. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-pxen-hex-cobr-epp-avct-ftc-rift-hui-rock-gwmo/) |\n| [Rockfire Reports Record Silver Reading at Molaoi Zinc Deposit](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-reports-record-silver-reading-at-molaoi-zinc-deposit/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-reports-record-silver-reading-at-molaoi-zinc-deposit/) Rockfire Resources PLC (LSE: ROCK) has reported the highest silver reading yet encountered at its Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece, as resource-upgrade drilling extended mineralisation at depth. Portable XRF readings [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-reports-record-silver-reading-at-molaoi-zinc-deposit/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Tuesday 16th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-16th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-16th-september-2026/) Asian markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a widely expected US Federal Reserve interest-rate increase, while AI-related stocks remained volatile. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.4% to 63,721.89, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-16th-september-2026/) |\n| [Helix Exploration Spuds Fourth Rudyard Production Well](https://www.share-talk.com/helix-exploration-spuds-fourth-rudyard-production-well/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/helix-exploration-spuds-fourth-rudyard-production-well/) Helix Exploration PLC (AIM: HEX, OTCQB: HEXFF) has spudded the Ollie #1 well at its Rudyard helium field in Montana, as the company moves to expand production from the project. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helix-exploration-spuds-fourth-rudyard-production-well/) |\n| [Great Western Reports 93% Tungsten Recovery at Defender Tungsten Project in Nevada](https://www.share-talk.com/great-western-reports-93-tungsten-recovery-at-defender-tungsten-project-in-nevada/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-western-reports-93-tungsten-recovery-at-defender-tungsten-project-in-nevada/) Great Western Mining Corporation (AIM: GWMO) has reported encouraging initial metallurgical results from its Defender Tungsten Project in Nevada, with test work achieving a tungsten recovery rate of 92.98%. Bench-scale [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-western-reports-93-tungsten-recovery-at-defender-tungsten-project-in-nevada/) |\n| [EnergyPathways Files Patent Applications for Zero-Emission Thermal Storage](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-files-patent-applications-for-zero-emission-thermal-storage/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-files-patent-applications-for-zero-emission-thermal-storage/) EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP) has filed patent applications covering new thermal storage technology designed to improve the efficiency and commercial potential of its Compressed Air Energy Storage system. The technology is [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-files-patent-applications-for-zero-emission-thermal-storage/) |\n| [Avacta Reports Clinical Proof of Mechanism for AVA6103 in Phase 1 Trial](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-reports-clinical-proof-of-mechanism-for-ava6103-in-phase-1-trial/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-reports-clinical-proof-of-mechanism-for-ava6103-in-phase-1-trial/) Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) has reported clinical proof of mechanism for AVA6103, its next-generation pre\\|CISION® peptide-drug conjugate, from the ongoing Phase 1 FOCUS-01 trial. Preliminary data from the first three [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-reports-clinical-proof-of-mechanism-for-ava6103-in-phase-1-trial/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher Ahead of UK Inflation and Fed Decision](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-ahead-of-uk-inflation-and-fed-decision/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-ahead-of-uk-inflation-and-fed-decision/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 30 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,688.63 on Wednesday, as investors await UK inflation figures and a potentially pivotal Federal Reserve interest-rate [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-ahead-of-uk-inflation-and-fed-decision/) |\n| [Fulcrum secures fresh funding from institutional investment to accelerate Ontario projects](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-secures-fresh-funding-from-institutional-investment-to-accelerate-ontario-projects/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-secures-fresh-funding-from-institutional-investment-to-accelerate-ontario-projects/) Fulcrum secures £250,000 institutional investment to advance Ontario Pilot Facility and Ontario Tailings Projects Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET, OTCQB: FULMF), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide-free technologies developed [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-secures-fresh-funding-from-institutional-investment-to-accelerate-ontario-projects/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Falls as Wage Growth Cools and Middle East Tensions Persist](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-falls-as-wage-growth-cools-and-middle-east-tensions-persist/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-falls-as-wage-growth-cools-and-middle-east-tensions-persist/) The FTSE 100 closed 0.37% lower at 10,658.13 on Tuesday, recovering from an intraday low of 10,586.39 as high bond yields, expectations of tighter monetary policy and elevated oil prices [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-falls-as-wage-growth-cools-and-middle-east-tensions-persist/) |\n| [UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year Highs](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-hit-four-year-highs/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-hit-four-year-highs/) UK petrol and diesel prices have climbed to their highest levels in four years, adding fresh pressure to household budgets as the latest surge in oil prices feeds through to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-hit-four-year-highs/) |\n| [Bradda Head Lithium Expands into Uranium with US$1.8m Tanzania Acquisit](https://www.share-talk.com/bradda-head-lithium-expands-into-uranium-with-us1-8m-tanzania-acquisit/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bradda-head-lithium-expands-into-uranium-with-us1-8m-tanzania-acquisit/) Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM: BHL) has agreed to acquire six uranium exploration licences in Tanzania for up to US$1.8 million, marking its first move beyond lithium as it builds [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bradda-head-lithium-expands-into-uranium-with-us1-8m-tanzania-acquisit/) |\n| [GEO Exploration Shares Fall 39% as Trading Resumes Following £1.16m Fund](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-shares-fall-39-as-trading-resumes-following-1-16m-fund/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-shares-fall-39-as-trading-resumes-following-1-16m-fund/) Shares in GEO Exploration (AIM: GEO) fell 39% to 0.06p on Tuesday as trading resumed following completion of a £1.16 million fundraising through a placing and retail offer. The AIM-listed [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-shares-fall-39-as-trading-resumes-following-1-16m-fund/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 15th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 15th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) Copper holds near $14,000 as fresh deliveries ease the squeeze MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Blue Moon Metals (MOON CN) – $150m from the US Department of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HVO, AJAX, IBAI, OMI, TYM, THX, THR & THAT](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-ajax-ibai-omi-tym-thx-thr-that/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-ajax-ibai-omi-tym-thx-thr-that/) hVIVO plc (HVO), a purpose-built, full-service international clinical development partner and the world leader in human challenge trials, announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-hvo-ajax-ibai-omi-tym-thx-thr-that/) |\n| [Tertiary Minerals Reports Best Silver-Copper Intersection to Date at Mushima](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-reports-best-silver-copper-intersection-to-date-at-mushima/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-reports-best-silver-copper-intersection-to-date-at-mushima/) Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) has reported its best silver-copper intersection to date from the Discovery Zone at the Mushima North Project in Zambia, with all 13 newly reported holes [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tertiary-minerals-reports-best-silver-copper-intersection-to-date-at-mushima/) |\n| [ImmuPharma Files International P140 Patent Application](https://www.share-talk.com/immupharma-files-international-p140-patent-application/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/immupharma-files-international-p140-patent-application/) ImmuPharma plc (AIM: IMM) has filed an international Patent Cooperation Treaty application covering its P140 precision medicine approach to autoimmune disease, including identifying and treating patients with the Type M immune [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/immupharma-files-international-p140-patent-application/) |\n| [Orosur Reports Gold Mineralisation From Surface at El Cedro](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-reports-gold-mineralisation-from-surface-at-el-cedro/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-reports-gold-mineralisation-from-surface-at-el-cedro/) Orosur Mining Inc. (AIM/TSXV: OMI) has reported encouraging initial results from the first drill hole at its El Cedro prospect within the Anzá Project in Colombia. Partial assays from hole [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-reports-gold-mineralisation-from-surface-at-el-cedro/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Tuesday 15th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) US Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Markets on Edge The cost of US government borrowing climbed to a fresh 19-year high on Tuesday as rising oil [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-15th-september-2026/) |\n| [ECR Appoints Head of Australian Operations as Maddens Nears Production](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-appoints-head-of-australian-operations-as-maddens-nears-production/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-appoints-head-of-australian-operations-as-maddens-nears-production/) ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR) has appointed Mike McRae-Williams as Operations Manager for Australia as the company prepares for increased activity across its Australian gold portfolio. McRae-Williams joins following ECR’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-appoints-head-of-australian-operations-as-maddens-nears-production/) |\n| [Pri0r1ty Extends Premier League Deal and Adds Vox Voice Agent](https://www.share-talk.com/pri0r1ty-extends-premier-league-deal-and-adds-vox-voice-agent/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pri0r1ty-extends-premier-league-deal-and-adds-vox-voice-agent/) Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1, OTC: PRIAF) has renewed and expanded its agreement with a leading Premier League club, extending the relationship into a third season. Through its Halfspace [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pri0r1ty-extends-premier-league-deal-and-adds-vox-voice-agent/) |\n| [Thor Explorations Reports Encouraging Maiden Drill Results at Marahui](https://www.share-talk.com/thor-explorations-reports-encouraging-maiden-drill-results-at-marahui/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/thor-explorations-reports-encouraging-maiden-drill-results-at-marahui/) Thor Explorations Ltd. (AIM/TSXV: THX) has reported encouraging maiden drilling results from its Marahui Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with multiple high-grade gold intersections recorded across a mineralised corridor extending [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/thor-explorations-reports-encouraging-maiden-drill-results-at-marahui/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as Fed Rate Hike Fears Intensify](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-lower-as-fed-rate-hike-fears-intensify/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-lower-as-fed-rate-hike-fears-intensify/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 20 points, or 0.2%, lower at 10,678.57 on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday’s 0.4% gain as investors weigh rising bond yields, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-lower-as-fed-rate-hike-fears-intensify/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Markets Look Ahead to Bank of England](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-closes-higher-as-markets-look-ahead-to-bank-of-england/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-closes-higher-as-markets-look-ahead-to-bank-of-england/) The FTSE 100 closed 0.44% higher at 10,697.57 on Monday, as investors looked ahead to this week’s Bank of England interest-rate decision while continuing to assess the inflationary impact of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-closes-higher-as-markets-look-ahead-to-bank-of-england/) |\n| [Oracle Power advances Northern Zone towards final mining permit](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-advances-northern-zone-towards-final-mining-permit/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-advances-northern-zone-towards-final-mining-permit/) Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) has cleared the remaining objections to two haul road licences for the Northern Zone Gold Project in Western Australia, removing what the company describes as [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-advances-northern-zone-towards-final-mining-permit/) |\n| [Chipmakers lead Wall Street losses in early trading](https://www.share-talk.com/chipmakers-lead-wall-street-losses-in-early-trading/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/chipmakers-lead-wall-street-losses-in-early-trading/) Wall Street’s chipmakers were among the biggest fallers on Monday, as investors reacted to concerns that a slowdown in AI development could weaken demand across the sector. Astera Labs fell [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/chipmakers-lead-wall-street-losses-in-early-trading/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 14th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-14th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-14th-september-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-14th-september-2026/) |\n| [Wall Street Tech Heavyweights Slide as AI Safety Fears Hit Markets](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-tech-heavyweights-slide-as-ai-safety-fears-hit-markets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-tech-heavyweights-slide-as-ai-safety-fears-hit-markets/) Wall Street headed for a weaker open on Monday as AI safety concerns, rising oil prices, and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike weighed on global markets. Nvidia fell more [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-tech-heavyweights-slide-as-ai-safety-fears-hit-markets/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 14th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-14th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-14th-september-2026/) Copper eases as hot US inflation lifts rate rise bets MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Cornish Metals* (TIN LN) – Appointment of Juan Kemp as managing director [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-14th-september-2026/) |\n| [Premier African Minerals Extends Canmax Long Stop Date to End of 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-extends-canmax-long-stop-date-to-end-of-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-extends-canmax-long-stop-date-to-end-of-2026/) Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the Long Stop Date under its existing Offtake and Prepayment Agreement for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-extends-canmax-long-stop-date-to-end-of-2026/) |\n| [Avacta Appoints Mats Blom to Board as Audit Committee Chair](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-appoints-mats-blom-to-board-as-audit-committee-chair/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-appoints-mats-blom-to-board-as-audit-committee-chair/)   Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) has appointed experienced biotechnology finance executive Mats Blom to its Board of Directors, where he will also serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-appoints-mats-blom-to-board-as-audit-committee-chair/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AVCT, IOF, SCGL, PANR, EME, MDH, SMI & TM1](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-avct-iof-scgl-panr-eme-mdh-smi-tm1/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-avct-iof-scgl-panr-eme-mdh-smi-tm1/) Avacta Therapeutics (AVCT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing pre\\|CISION®, a tumor-activated oncology delivery platform, today announced the appointment of the seasoned biotech executive Mr. Mats Blom as a member of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-avct-iof-scgl-panr-eme-mdh-smi-tm1/) |\n| [Panther Metals – Obonga: Project Update & Extension Agreement](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-obonga-project-update-extension-agreement/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-obonga-project-update-extension-agreement/) Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to provide an update for the Obonga Project (“Obonga” or the “Property”), which covers [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-obonga-project-update-extension-agreement/) |\n| [Blencowe Resources CEO Mike Ralston Steps Down](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-ceo-mike-ralston-steps-down/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-ceo-mike-ralston-steps-down/) Blencowe Resources Plc (LON: BRES) has announced that chief executive Mike Ralston has resigned with immediate effect. Ralston will remain with the company on a full-time consultancy basis until his [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-ceo-mike-ralston-steps-down/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Rises as Oil Prices Jump Above $108](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-oil-prices-jump-above-108/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-oil-prices-jump-above-108/) The FTSE 100 moved higher on Monday as a sharp rise in oil prices helped London shrug off weakness across technology stocks. Britain’s blue-chip index gained 0.3% to 10,684.56, benefiting [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-oil-prices-jump-above-108/) |\n| [Mendell Helium highlights more than 10% helium at Rost 2](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-highlights-more-than-10-helium-at-rost-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-highlights-more-than-10-helium-at-rost-2/) Mendell Helium (AIM: MDH) has reported highly encouraging preliminary results from its Fort Dodge operations in Kansas, with gas samples from the Rost 2-26 well returning helium concentrations of up [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-highlights-more-than-10-helium-at-rost-2/) |\n| [FTSE 100 called higher as Saudi attack sends oil soaring](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-called-higher-as-saudi-attack-sends-oil-soaring/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-called-higher-as-saudi-attack-sends-oil-soaring/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open about 26 points higher on Monday. London’s blue-chip index closed Friday at 10,650.44, up 42 points or 0.4%, having reached a session high [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-called-higher-as-saudi-attack-sends-oil-soaring/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 13th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-13th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-13th-september-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-13th-september-2026/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 13th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-13th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-13th-september-2026/) London stocks closed higher on Friday after UK economic growth significantly exceeded expectations, although the stronger data also added to debate over the future direction of Bank of England interest rates. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-13th-september-2026/) |\n| [How Tariffs Broke Shein’s $100bn Growth Story](https://www.share-talk.com/how-tariffs-broke-sheins-100bn-growth-story/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/how-tariffs-broke-sheins-100bn-growth-story/) Shein was once valued at close to $100 billion. By the time it reached the Hong Kong public market, that valuation had fallen dramatically. Shein finally reached the Hong Kong [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/how-tariffs-broke-sheins-100bn-growth-story/) |\n| [Review: Premier African Minerals: Can Zulu Outrun the Dilution?](https://www.share-talk.com/review-premier-african-minerals-can-zulu-outrun-the-dilution/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/review-premier-african-minerals-can-zulu-outrun-the-dilution/) Premier African Minerals’ (PREM: AIM) latest setback arrived abruptly. On Friday 4th September, the shares fell 28.63% after the market had its first opportunity to digest the GM notice released [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/review-premier-african-minerals-can-zulu-outrun-the-dilution/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 13th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-13th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-13th-september-2026/) The AI Boom Author @ZaksTradersCafe It is amazing that even well into the 21st century we still seem to have Luddites. That said, it is amazing that we have so many [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-13th-september-2026/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 12th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-12th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-12th-september-2026/) London stocks closed higher on Friday after UK economic growth significantly exceeded expectations, although the stronger data also added to debate over the future direction of Bank of England interest [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-12th-september-2026/) |\n| [UK mortgage rates reach five-month high amid rate rise fears](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-mortgage-rates-reach-five-month-high-amid-rate-rise-fears/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-mortgage-rates-reach-five-month-high-amid-rate-rise-fears/) UK mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in around five months as rising oil prices and resilient economic growth fuel expectations that the Bank of England may be [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-mortgage-rates-reach-five-month-high-amid-rate-rise-fears/) |\n| [The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Saturday 12th September 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-saturday-12th-september-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-saturday-12th-september-2026/) Another busy week, and one which has given me an opportunity to step back and reflect on just how much we have achieved since we listed on 25 April 2025. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-saturday-12th-september-2026/) |\n| [UK Petrol Prices Hit Four-Year High as Oil Surge Pushes Up Fuel Costs](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-hit-four-year-high-as-oil-surge-pushes-up-fuel-costs/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-hit-four-year-high-as-oil-surge-pushes-up-fuel-costs/) UK petrol prices have climbed to their highest level in four years as the latest escalation in the Middle East pushes oil and wholesale fuel costs sharply higher. The average [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-hit-four-year-high-as-oil-surge-pushes-up-fuel-costs/) |\n| [Markets Price Four Bank of England Rate Rises as UK Economy Grows 0.4%](https://www.share-talk.com/markets-price-four-bank-of-england-rate-rises-as-uk-economy-grows-0-4/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/markets-price-four-bank-of-england-rate-rises-as-uk-economy-grows-0-4/) Financial markets are now pricing in as much as one percentage point of Bank of England interest-rate increases over the next year, as stronger-than-expected UK economic growth and surging energy [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/markets-price-four-bank-of-england-rate-rises-as-uk-economy-grows-0-4/) |"}