{"id":136070,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 24th May 2026","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-05-24T12:22:38+00:00","modified":"2026-05-24T12:44:23+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-24th-may-2026/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-24th-may-2026.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-24th-may-2026.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"tags":["AMRQ","ARK","AVCT","CDL","CREO","CTAI","DGQ","ECO","ECR","EST","FMET","GSCU","HERC","MARU","MDH","MKA","NCYT","Neo","PALM","PREM","PYC","RIFT","rkh","Rock","SKA","UPL","ZEN","ZPHR"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/a0584b89-2f30-4112-a706-b98e50e2bcc5.webp?fit=1199%2C1200&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"The FTSE 100 ended the session up 22 points at 10,466, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 climbed 0.96% to 23,167.47.  The FTSE 100 gained nearly 3% over the week, decisively recovering losses from the early-May sell-off, while the AIM All-Share index fell 1.7% to 799 as investors continued rotating toward larger, more defensive companies.\n\n[Great Request Show: Zak Mir looks at technical outlook for DGQ, MKA, PALM, PYC & UPL](https://www.share-talk.com/great-request-show-zak-mir-looks-at-technical-outlook-for-dgq-mka-palm-pyc-upl/)\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 24th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-24th-may-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-24th-may-2026/)  From Seraphim To SpaceX  Author @ZaksTradersCafe This week there has been plenty of noise regarding the forthcoming SpaceX IPO, its $1.75tln valuation and reports that Elon Musk as founder and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-24th-may-2026/) |\n| [Upland Resources: From Sarawak Hopeful to Funded Southeast Asian Operator?](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-from-sarawak-hopeful-to-funded-southeast-asian-operator/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-from-sarawak-hopeful-to-funded-southeast-asian-operator/) A year ago, Upland Resources (UPL: LON) still looked to many investors like a familiar kind of small oil and gas company: an ambitious Southeast Asian exploration story built around [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/upland-resources-from-sarawak-hopeful-to-funded-southeast-asian-operator/) |\n| [Amaroq documentary highlights race for Greenland’s critical minerals](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-documentary-highlights-race-for-greenlands-critical-minerals/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-documentary-highlights-race-for-greenlands-critical-minerals/) In 2025, Greenland moved decisively to the centre of the conversation about Western critical mineral supply, Arctic security, and the future of the North Atlantic alliance. Amaroq sits at the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-documentary-highlights-race-for-greenlands-critical-minerals/) |\n| [What Makes a Crypto Exchange Solution Worth Building On: A Developer’s Perspective](https://www.share-talk.com/what-makes-a-crypto-exchange-solution-worth-building-on-a-developers-perspective/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-makes-a-crypto-exchange-solution-worth-building-on-a-developers-perspective/) There’s a pattern that repeats itself in crypto development projects with enough consistency to be worth naming directly. A team evaluates exchange infrastructure under time pressure, picks something that looks [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-makes-a-crypto-exchange-solution-worth-building-on-a-developers-perspective/) |\n| [Great Request Show: Zak Mir looks at technical outlook for DGQ, MKA, PALM, PYC & UPL](https://www.share-talk.com/great-request-show-zak-mir-looks-at-technical-outlook-for-dgq-mka-palm-pyc-upl/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-request-show-zak-mir-looks-at-technical-outlook-for-dgq-mka-palm-pyc-upl/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at the latest requests, including Delta Gold Technologies plc (DGQ), Mkango Resources (MKA), Panther Metals PLC (PALM), Physiomics (PYC) and Upland Resources Ltd (UPL). [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-request-show-zak-mir-looks-at-technical-outlook-for-dgq-mka-palm-pyc-upl/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 23rd May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-23rd-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-23rd-may-2026/) The FTSE 100 ended the session up 22 points at 10,466, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 climbed 0.96% to 23,167.47.  The FTSE 100 gained nearly 3% over the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-23rd-may-2026/) |\n| [Sky targets Fire Stick and dodgy box users in piracy crackdown](https://www.share-talk.com/sky-targets-fire-stick-and-dodgy-box-users-in-piracy-crackdown/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sky-targets-fire-stick-and-dodgy-box-users-in-piracy-crackdown/) Sky has issued cease-and-desist letters to around 200 users of illegal streaming devices in Ireland, warning recipients they could face court action unless they immediately stop accessing pirated television services. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sky-targets-fire-stick-and-dodgy-box-users-in-piracy-crackdown/) |\n| [Drivers pursued for unpaid NCP parking fines after collapse](https://www.share-talk.com/drivers-pursued-for-unpaid-ncp-parking-fines-after-collapse/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/drivers-pursued-for-unpaid-ncp-parking-fines-after-collapse/) National Car Parks has left behind almost 100,000 unpaid parking fines following its collapse into administration earlier this year, highlighting the operational and financial challenges facing Britain’s largest private car [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/drivers-pursued-for-unpaid-ncp-parking-fines-after-collapse/) |\n| [Fulcrum Metals Shareholders Approve Financing Resolutions](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-shareholders-approve-financing-resolutions/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-shareholders-approve-financing-resolutions/) Fulcrum Metals PLC (AIM: FMET) said shareholders approved all resolutions at its General Meeting, providing the company with authority to issue new ordinary shares linked to multiple financing arrangements and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-shareholders-approve-financing-resolutions/) |\n| [Drivers buying less fuel as petrol prices remain elevated](https://www.share-talk.com/drivers-buying-less-fuel-as-petrol-prices-remain-elevated/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/drivers-buying-less-fuel-as-petrol-prices-remain-elevated/) Drivers avoided filling up at petrol stations last month as soaring fuel prices triggered by the Iran conflict prompted motorists to delay purchases, according to the AA. Official figures showed [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/drivers-buying-less-fuel-as-petrol-prices-remain-elevated/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 22nd May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-22nd-may-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-22nd-may-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 for the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-22nd-may-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 22nd May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-22nd-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-22nd-may-2026/) Copper resumes move higher as Codelco overstates production data MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Employee benefit scheme designed to retain and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-22nd-may-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ROCK, RIFT, CTAI, CREO, HERC, ARK, ZEN & EST](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-rock-rift-ctai-creo-herc-ark-zen-est/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-rock-rift-ctai-creo-herc-ark-zen-est/) Yesterday Rockfire Resources plc (ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, focused on its 100%-owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece, held a well presented and received investor lunch [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-rock-rift-ctai-creo-herc-ark-zen-est/) |\n| [Why Forex Trading Bot Software Is Becoming Essential in Forex Automation](https://www.share-talk.com/why-forex-trading-bot-software-is-becoming-essential-in-forex-automation/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/why-forex-trading-bot-software-is-becoming-essential-in-forex-automation/) The trend of digitisation in the global currency market continues to grow as retail traders seek new ways to manage their capital effectively and efficiently, despite working across different time [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/why-forex-trading-bot-software-is-becoming-essential-in-forex-automation/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Friday 22nd May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-22nd-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-22nd-may-2026/) Asian markets advanced on Friday despite continued uncertainty surrounding efforts to end the Iran conflict, while investors balanced easing inflation pressures against ongoing energy market disruption. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-22nd-may-2026/) |\n| [Creo Medical Group spikes 27% after stronger results beat expectations](https://www.share-talk.com/creo-medical-group-spikes-27-after-stronger-results-beat-expectations/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/creo-medical-group-spikes-27-after-stronger-results-beat-expectations/) Creo Medical Group PLC (AIM: CREO) shares surged 27% to 14.44p after the minimally invasive surgical endoscopy specialist unveiled plans to sell its remaining stake in Creo Medical Europe alongside [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/creo-medical-group-spikes-27-after-stronger-results-beat-expectations/) |\n| [FTSE pushes higher even as UK shoppers retreat](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-pushes-higher-even-as-uk-shoppers-retreat/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-pushes-higher-even-as-uk-shoppers-retreat/) London stocks opened firmly higher on Friday despite UK retail sales suffering their sharpest decline in almost a year, as investors looked past weak consumer data and focused on improving [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-pushes-higher-even-as-uk-shoppers-retreat/) |\n| [Arkle Resources PLC (LON: ARK) Uranium Targets Defined; Drilling Accelerated](https://www.share-talk.com/arkle-resources-plc-lon-ark-uranium-targets-defined-drilling-accelerated/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/arkle-resources-plc-lon-ark-uranium-targets-defined-drilling-accelerated/) Multiple Paleochannel and Leucogranite-Hosted Uranium Targets Defined and Drilling Programme Accelerated at Namibian Licences Arkle Resources PLC (LON: ARK), the energy metals explorer focused on uranium, is pleased to announce [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/arkle-resources-plc-lon-ark-uranium-targets-defined-drilling-accelerated/) |\n| [Zenith Energy secures $4.3m from rig disposal](https://www.share-talk.com/zenith-energy-secures-4-3m-from-rig-disposal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/zenith-energy-secures-4-3m-from-rig-disposal/) Zenith Energy Ltd. has agreed the sale of its fully owned ZEN-260 onshore drilling rig for approximately US$4.3 million, significantly above previously disclosed indicative offers. The buyer is a Philippines-based [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/zenith-energy-secures-4-3m-from-rig-disposal/) |\n| [Sound Energy reports stronger financial performance in 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/sound-energy-reports-stronger-financial-performance-in-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sound-energy-reports-stronger-financial-performance-in-2025/) Sound Energy PLC (AIM: SOU) reported a sharply reduced annual loss in its audited 2025 results as the company moved closer to first LNG production from its Moroccan micro-LNG development. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sound-energy-reports-stronger-financial-performance-in-2025/) |\n| [FTSE 100 rallies as traders bet on Iran breakthrough](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rallies-as-traders-bet-on-iran-breakthrough/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rallies-as-traders-bet-on-iran-breakthrough/) London stocks are set to open higher on Friday, putting the FTSE 100 on course to round off the week with solid gains as investors welcomed tentative signs of progress [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rallies-as-traders-bet-on-iran-breakthrough/) |\n| [Panther Metals & Fulcrum Metals Move the Tailings Story into Execution](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-fulcrum-metals-move-the-tailings-story-into-execution/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-fulcrum-metals-move-the-tailings-story-into-execution/) When we looked at Panther Metals (LON: PALM) and Fulcrum Metals (AIM: FMET), last September, the central idea was simple. Historic mine tailings, long treated as a legacy problem, were [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/panther-metals-fulcrum-metals-move-the-tailings-story-into-execution/) |\n| [Chancellor unveils VAT cut amid economic pressures](https://www.share-talk.com/chancellor-unveils-vat-cut-amid-economic-pressures/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/chancellor-unveils-vat-cut-amid-economic-pressures/) Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a package of support measures worth more than £1 billion to boost consumer spending and ease pressure on households amid economic uncertainty and elevated energy [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/chancellor-unveils-vat-cut-amid-economic-pressures/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 21st May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-21st-may-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-21st-may-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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-21st-may-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 21st May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-21st-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-21st-may-2026/) Gold recovers from recent lows as traders eye signs of progress with peace talks MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Botswana Minerals (BMIN LN) – Identification of Botswana copper [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-21st-may-2026/) |\n| [Zephyr Energy secures $2.275m from non-core asset disposals](https://www.share-talk.com/zephyr-energy-secures-2-275m-from-non-core-asset-disposals/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/zephyr-energy-secures-2-275m-from-non-core-asset-disposals/) Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) has announced a further divestment of undeveloped non-core acreage in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin through two separate transactions worth a combined US$2.275 million before adjustments. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/zephyr-energy-secures-2-275m-from-non-core-asset-disposals/) |\n| [Freedom Holding Corp’s Turkey Test: Inside the Stock Market Where Timur Turlov’s Brokerage Push Begins](https://www.share-talk.com/freedom-holding-corps-turkey-test-inside-the-stock-market-where-timur-turlovs-brokerage-push-begins/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/freedom-holding-corps-turkey-test-inside-the-stock-market-where-timur-turlovs-brokerage-push-begins/) Despite tight monetary policy, Turkey’s stock market continues to grow. The total market capitalization of companies listed on Borsa Istanbul stood at 15.51 trillion Turkish lira ($361 billion) at the end of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/freedom-holding-corps-turkey-test-inside-the-stock-market-where-timur-turlovs-brokerage-push-begins/) |\n| [BT expands savings programme after mixed full-year results](https://www.share-talk.com/bt-expands-savings-programme-after-mixed-full-year-results/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bt-expands-savings-programme-after-mixed-full-year-results/) BT Group delivered a mixed set of annual results on Thursday, with falling revenues offset by stronger profits, improved customer trends and an expanded long-term cost-saving programme. The FTSE 100 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bt-expands-savings-programme-after-mixed-full-year-results/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BT.A, IES, BUCE, TUN, MKA, ZIN, BMIN, ROAD, SKA, NTVO, HDD, BHL & GSCU](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bt-a-ies-buce-tun-mka-zin-bmin-road-ska-ntvo-hdd-bhl-gscu/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bt-a-ies-buce-tun-mka-zin-bmin-road-ska-ntvo-hdd-bhl-gscu/) Reuters: BT Group (BT.A)  revenue slightly misses on international and handset declines. UK telecom provider’s fiscal year revenue declined 3%, slightly missing analyst expectations. Adjusted EBITDA was flat year-on-year and slightly [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bt-a-ies-buce-tun-mka-zin-bmin-road-ska-ntvo-hdd-bhl-gscu/) |\n| [Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU) Geophysics AMT Survey Commences at La Colorada](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-geophysics-amt-survey-commences-at-la-colorada/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-geophysics-amt-survey-commences-at-la-colorada/) Geophysics AMT Survey Commences at La Colorada Lithocap, Especularita Survey to target large-scale buried porphyry copper deposits Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), the company focused on copper-gold-silver exploration in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-geophysics-amt-survey-commences-at-la-colorada/) |\n| [Mkango takes next step toward US listing deal](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-takes-next-step-toward-us-listing-deal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-takes-next-step-toward-us-listing-deal/) Mkango Resources Limited (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has taken another step towards the planned public listing of its recycling subsidiary, following Mkango Rare Earths Limited’s filing of a Form F-4 registration statement [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-takes-next-step-toward-us-listing-deal/) |\n| [Neo Energy Metals plc (LON: NEO, A2X: NEO) Non-Executive Director Share Purchase](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-plc-lon-neo-a2x-neo-non-executive-director-share-purchase/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-plc-lon-neo-a2x-neo-non-executive-director-share-purchase/) Neo Energy Metals plc said non-executive director Sajjad Sabur increased his shareholding in the company through a series of open-market purchases earlier this month. Sabur acquired a total of 1,762,372 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/neo-energy-metals-plc-lon-neo-a2x-neo-non-executive-director-share-purchase/) |\n| [FTSE 100 set for softer open as geopolitical tensions linger](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-softer-open-as-geopolitical-tensions-linger/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-softer-open-as-geopolitical-tensions-linger/) London’s FTSE 100 is poised for a softer open on Thursday as investors continue to monitor fragile Middle East diplomacy and digest mixed reactions to blockbuster earnings from NVIDIA. Futures [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-softer-open-as-geopolitical-tensions-linger/) |\n| [Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) High Grade Results from Diamond Drill at Kabwe](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-aim-altx-ska-high-grade-results-from-diamond-drill-at-kabwe/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-aim-altx-ska-high-grade-results-from-diamond-drill-at-kabwe/) High Grade Results from Maiden Diamond Drill Hole at Kabwe (‘KBDD01’) Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, is pleased to announce that, further to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-aim-altx-ska-high-grade-results-from-diamond-drill-at-kabwe/) |\n| [Global markets surge as Trump hints at Iran deal](https://www.share-talk.com/global-markets-surge-as-trump-hints-at-iran-deal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/global-markets-surge-as-trump-hints-at-iran-deal/) Global stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump said Washington and Iran were in the “final stages” of negotiations to end the Middle East conflict. London’s FTSE 100 climbed [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/global-markets-surge-as-trump-hints-at-iran-deal/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd, Rockhopper Exploration & finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-eco-atlantic-oil-gas-ltd-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-eco-atlantic-oil-gas-ltd-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) WTI (July)* $104.15 +$1.93, Brent (July) $111.28, Diff -$7.13 -$3.69.* USNG (June) $3.11 +9c, UKNG (June) 126.78p +6.62p, TTF (June) €51.3 +€1.075. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of June contract. Oil [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-eco-atlantic-oil-gas-ltd-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) |\n| [Labour accused of sneaking EU rules back into UK law](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-accused-of-sneaking-eu-rules-back-into-uk-law/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-accused-of-sneaking-eu-rules-back-into-uk-law/) The UK Government has unveiled legislation to accelerate regulatory alignment with the European Union, signalling a significant shift in Britain’s post-Brexit policy direction. Prime Minister Keir Starmer used the King’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/labour-accused-of-sneaking-eu-rules-back-into-uk-law/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 20th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-20th-may-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-20th-may-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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-20th-may-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 20th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-20th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-20th-may-2026/) Gold prices slide further as Treasury yields jump again on Iran impasse MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Asante Gold (ASE CN) –Turnaround underway as new management focused [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-20th-may-2026/) |\n| [Cloudbreak Discovery shares jump 12% on project funding news](https://www.share-talk.com/cloudbreak-discovery-shares-jump-12-on-project-funding-news/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/cloudbreak-discovery-shares-jump-12-on-project-funding-news/) Cloudbreak Discovery PLC (LON: CDL) shares jumped 12% after the company secured co-funding of up to A$269,270 from the Western Australian Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme for work at its Paterson [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/cloudbreak-discovery-shares-jump-12-on-project-funding-news/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: MPAL, EST, SRVL, MKA, GANA, PEG, FMET, PREM, HEX, CDL, INT, 88E, SML, ECO & GDP](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-mpal-est-srvl-mka-gana-peg-fmet-prem-hex-cdl-int-88e-sml-eco-gdp/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-mpal-est-srvl-mka-gana-peg-fmet-prem-hex-cdl-int-88e-sml-eco-gdp/) (Alliance News) – The UK government “must focus on how it will reduce the public policy costs which are pushing up food prices”, the British Retail Consortium has said after reports [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-mpal-est-srvl-mka-gana-peg-fmet-prem-hex-cdl-int-88e-sml-eco-gdp/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Wednesday 20th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-20th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-20th-may-2026/) Asian markets fell on Wednesday as inflation concerns continued to hammer global bond markets and fuel expectations of further US interest rate rises. The sell-off in sovereign debt intensified overnight, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-20th-may-2026/) |\n| [Premier African taps equity again to pay suppliers and staff](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-taps-equity-again-to-pay-suppliers-and-staff/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-taps-equity-again-to-pay-suppliers-and-staff/) Premier African Minerals Limited has settled approximately £217,000 of liabilities through the issue of new shares as the company continues prioritising working capital preservation and development of its Zulu Lithium [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-taps-equity-again-to-pay-suppliers-and-staff/) |\n| [Mkango agrees €8m acquisition to expand recycling operations](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-agrees-e8m-acquisition-to-expand-recycling-operations/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-agrees-e8m-acquisition-to-expand-recycling-operations/) Mkango Resources Limited (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has agreed to acquire Heraeus Remloy in a deal valued at €8 million, significantly expanding its rare earth magnet recycling and processing capabilities in Europe. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-agrees-e8m-acquisition-to-expand-recycling-operations/) |\n| [Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET) Fulcrum secures Teck Hughes Surface Rights](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-fulcrum-secures-teck-hughes-surface-rights/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-fulcrum-secures-teck-hughes-surface-rights/) Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide-free technologies to recover precious and critical metals from mine waste and support site remediation, announces that it has [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-fulcrum-secures-teck-hughes-surface-rights/) |\n| [FTSE 100 set to fall as Middle East tensions weigh on markets](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-fall-as-middle-east-tensions-weigh-on-markets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-fall-as-middle-east-tensions-weigh-on-markets/) London markets are set for a weaker open on Wednesday as investors continue to grapple with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while attention in the UK turns to the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-fall-as-middle-east-tensions-weigh-on-markets/) |\n| [UK faces multi-billion-pound price tag to rejoin EU](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-faces-multi-billion-pound-price-tag-to-rejoin-eu/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-faces-multi-billion-pound-price-tag-to-rejoin-eu/) A decade after the Brexit referendum, the possibility of Britain rejoining the European Union is once again entering mainstream political debate, though former senior officials warn the financial cost of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-faces-multi-billion-pound-price-tag-to-rejoin-eu/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 19th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-19th-may-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-19th-may-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 for the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-19th-may-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 19th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-19th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-19th-may-2026/) Gold edges lower as market looks to Trump and Iran for peace deal MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) –A$700k Eclipse mining lease sale [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-19th-may-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: GANA, URU, NCYT, AVCT, DOCS, WVIA, THX, TLM, AST, EEE, IGG, HAMA & CURY](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-gana-uru-ncyt-avct-docs-wvia-thx-tlm-ast-eee-igg-hama-cury/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-gana-uru-ncyt-avct-docs-wvia-thx-tlm-ast-eee-igg-hama-cury/) Gana Media Group (GANA) announced that Estadio Gana, the Groups Mexican gaming platform, has signed an agreement with One Services Mexgro S.A., an Influencer Agency that is well known in Mexico, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-gana-uru-ncyt-avct-docs-wvia-thx-tlm-ast-eee-igg-hama-cury/) |\n| [UK households face £209 rise in annual energy bills](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-households-face-209-rise-in-annual-energy-bills/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-households-face-209-rise-in-annual-energy-bills/) UK household energy bills are forecast to rise sharply from July, with consultancy Cornwall Insight predicting the annual energy price cap will increase by £209 to around £1,850 for a [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-households-face-209-rise-in-annual-energy-bills/) |\n| [Novacyt S.A. (AIM: NCYT) Launch of Yourgene® Insight DPYD assay](https://www.share-talk.com/novacyt-s-a-aim-ncyt-launch-of-yourgene-insight-dpyd-assay/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/novacyt-s-a-aim-ncyt-launch-of-yourgene-insight-dpyd-assay/) Paris, France and Manchester, UK – 19 May 2026 – Novacyt S.A. (EURONEXT GROWTH: ALNOV; AIM: NCYT), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/novacyt-s-a-aim-ncyt-launch-of-yourgene-insight-dpyd-assay/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Tuesday 19th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-19th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-19th-may-2026/) Global markets stabilised overnight after US President Donald Trump said he had postponed planned military strikes on Iran, raising hopes that renewed diplomatic efforts could prevent a broader Middle East [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-tuesday-19th-may-2026/) |\n| [Avacta strengthens cancer treatment story with clinical advances](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-strengthens-cancer-treatment-story-with-clinical-advances/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-strengthens-cancer-treatment-story-with-clinical-advances/) Avacta Group plc has reported significant progress across its pre\\|CISION oncology platform in its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2025, as the company advances multiple cancer [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/avacta-strengthens-cancer-treatment-story-with-clinical-advances/) |\n| [Hamak Strategy Limited (LON: HAMA) Consistent Gold Grades from Drilling at Akoko](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-limited-lon-hama-consistent-gold-grades-from-drilling-at-akoko/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-limited-lon-hama-consistent-gold-grades-from-drilling-at-akoko/) Consistent Gold Grades from Drilling at Akoko Project in Ghana Hamak Strategy Limited (LON: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF), a Company combining traditional gold exploration in West Africa with a Digital [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-limited-lon-hama-consistent-gold-grades-from-drilling-at-akoko/) |\n| [FTSE 100 extends rally on hopes of Iran breakthrough](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-extends-rally-on-hopes-of-iran-breakthrough/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-extends-rally-on-hopes-of-iran-breakthrough/) London stocks are set for a firmer open on Tuesday, extending Monday’s strong gains, after US President Donald Trump pointed to encouraging progress in talks with Iran. The FTSE 100 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-extends-rally-on-hopes-of-iran-breakthrough/) |\n| [Are You Paying Too Much for Game Modes You Never Use?](https://www.share-talk.com/are-you-paying-too-much-for-game-modes-you-never-use/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/are-you-paying-too-much-for-game-modes-you-never-use/) Every time a new game hits the market, players are faced with more than just the choice of buying or skipping, it’s about which edition actually makes financial sense. One [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/are-you-paying-too-much-for-game-modes-you-never-use/) |\n| [Fewer than 20 tankers pass through Hormuz since March](https://www.share-talk.com/fewer-than-20-tankers-pass-through-hormuz-since-march/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fewer-than-20-tankers-pass-through-hormuz-since-march/) A limited number of shipowners are continuing to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict that has severely disrupted shipping activity across the region. According to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fewer-than-20-tankers-pass-through-hormuz-since-march/) |\n| [UK petrol prices near highest level since 2022](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-near-highest-level-since-2022/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-near-highest-level-since-2022/) Petrol prices in the UK have climbed to within 1p of their highest level since December 2022 as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive oil prices higher. According [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-near-highest-level-since-2022/) |\n| [Mendell Helium confirms completion of M3 Helium deal](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-confirms-completion-of-m3-helium-deal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-confirms-completion-of-m3-helium-deal/) Mendell Helium PLC has confirmed the successful completion of its acquisition of M3 Helium Corp. following shareholder approval at a General Meeting, where all resolutions were passed. As part of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-confirms-completion-of-m3-helium-deal/) |\n| [Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU) Greenwood Research Note](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-greenwood-research-note-3/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-greenwood-research-note-3/) Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU), the company focused on copper-gold-silver exploration in Chile, is pleased to announce that Greenwood Capital Partners has published a research note on the Company, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-plc-lon-gscu-greenwood-research-note-3/) |\n| [Tap Global jumps 25% on new Tap Earn launch](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-jumps-25-on-new-tap-earn-launch/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-jumps-25-on-new-tap-earn-launch/) Tap Global Group plc has reported early momentum for its newly launched Tap Earn product, revealing that the platform has already attracted US$3.5 million in assets under management during its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-jumps-25-on-new-tap-earn-launch/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 18th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-18th-may-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-18th-may-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 for the FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-18th-may-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 18th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-18th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-18th-may-2026/) Gold holds ground following US Treasury-led sell-off as miners hit hard MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Agreement to sell Australian coal business [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-18th-may-2026/) |\n| [Smarter Web brings in Jon Bird to drive growth push](https://www.share-talk.com/smarter-web-brings-in-jon-bird-to-drive-growth-push/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/smarter-web-brings-in-jon-bird-to-drive-growth-push/) The Smarter Web Company has appointed Jon Bird as Head of Marketing with immediate effect, as the company continues expanding its marketing and communications capabilities following the acquisition of Squarebird [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/smarter-web-brings-in-jon-bird-to-drive-growth-push/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TOO, AAU, NFM, WVIA, BRES, PHE, SWC, ROCK, CLBX & TAP](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-too-aau-nfm-wvia-bres-phe-swc-rock-clbx-tap/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-too-aau-nfm-wvia-bres-phe-swc-rock-clbx-tap/) Tooru (TOO), an AIM-listed company focused on the branded health and wellness sector, provided a trading update. TOO said it was “pleased to report that we are expecting our operating [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-too-aau-nfm-wvia-bres-phe-swc-rock-clbx-tap/) |\n| [FTSE 100 edges lower as Iran tensions push oil higher](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-edges-lower-as-iran-tensions-push-oil-higher/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-edges-lower-as-iran-tensions-push-oil-higher/) The FTSE 100 edged lower at the open on Monday as rising tensions between the US and Iran drove oil prices and government borrowing costs higher. London’s blue-chip index slipped [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-edges-lower-as-iran-tensions-push-oil-higher/) |\n| [Powerhouse Energy Group (AIM: PHE) Energy From Waste Innovation Award](https://www.share-talk.com/powerhouse-energy-group-aim-phe-energy-from-waste-innovation-award/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/powerhouse-energy-group-aim-phe-energy-from-waste-innovation-award/) Powerhouse Energy awarded top innovation accolade at national recycling awards Powerhouse Energy Group (AIM: PHE), a company focused on the conversion of non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy alongside its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/powerhouse-energy-group-aim-phe-energy-from-waste-innovation-award/) |\n| [Blencowe Resources Plc (LON: BRES) Beehive Deposit Maiden JORC Resource](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-plc-lon-bres-beehive-deposit-maiden-jorc-resource/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-plc-lon-bres-beehive-deposit-maiden-jorc-resource/) Beehive Maiden JORC Mineral Resource Delivers Major Upgrade at Orom-Cross New Beehive MRE lifts total Orom-Cross resources to 64.3Mt as DFS optimisation work advances Blencowe Resources Plc (LON: BRES) is [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/blencowe-resources-plc-lon-bres-beehive-deposit-maiden-jorc-resource/) |\n| [Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK) Molaoi Drilling Update](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-plc-lon-rock-molaoi-drilling-update-6/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-plc-lon-rock-molaoi-drilling-update-6/) Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, provides the market with a drilling update from Rockfire’s 100%-owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece. Highlights ·      Results [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-resources-plc-lon-rock-molaoi-drilling-update-6/) |\n| [ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) Completion of Acquisition of Paleogold Limited](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-completion-of-acquisition-of-paleogold-limited/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-completion-of-acquisition-of-paleogold-limited/) Completion of acquisition of Paleogold Limited and Paleogold Transactions ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce the completion of its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-completion-of-acquisition-of-paleogold-limited/) |\n| [FTSE 100 starts week on back foot as tensions flare](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-starts-week-on-back-foot-as-tensions-flare/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-starts-week-on-back-foot-as-tensions-flare/) London markets are set for a weaker start to the week as investors react to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and another sharp rise in oil prices. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-starts-week-on-back-foot-as-tensions-flare/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 17th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-17th-may-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-17th-may-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 FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-17th-may-2026/) |\n| [The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Sunday 17th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-sunday-17th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-sunday-17th-may-2026/) Every week we start with one objective: to move the business forward in a way that increases Bitcoin per share over the medium to long term. This week we added [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-weekly-update-sunday-17th-may-2026/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 17th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-17th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-17th-may-2026/) London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. The FTSE 100 closed down 1.9%, with major utilities [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-17th-may-2026/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 17th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-17th-may-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-17th-may-2026/)  Bid Stories Author @ZaksTradersCafe A few years ago I broke the story about a FTSE 100 company that was taken over: Worldpay. This was my first such scoop, the first [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-17th-may-2026/) |\n| [Why Your Morning Coffee Could Move the Stock Market](https://www.share-talk.com/why-your-morning-coffee-could-move-the-stock-market/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/why-your-morning-coffee-could-move-the-stock-market/) It’s easy to miss the real ripple effects your daily spending has well beyond your personal budget. But tap-and-go breakfasts, cab rides on demand, and instant digital payments are building [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/why-your-morning-coffee-could-move-the-stock-market/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 16th May 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-may-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-16th-may-2026/) London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. 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