{"id":139073,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 2nd August 2026","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-08-02T10:52:44+00:00","modified":"2026-08-02T10:52:44+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-2nd-august-2026/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-2nd-august-2026.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-2nd-august-2026.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2f5c7c72-30fc-454b-a76e-a5f2f53f2eb1.jpg?fit=1600%2C1230&quality=89&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record. The blue-chip index fell 29.22 points (0.3%) to close at 10,868.05, after earlier touching a fresh record high of 10,989.45.\n\nDespite the late retreat, the FTSE 100 still gained 1.2% over the week, while the FTSE 250 advanced 0.7%.\n\n[!\\[\\](https://www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/538501e0-c494-4824-acbf-a1a99984105e-300x200.png)](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash-2/)\n\n[The AI Bubble: Why NVIDIA and the Stock Market Could Crash](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash-2/)\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 2nd August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-2nd-august-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-2nd-august-2026/)  “I am the new Prime Minister” Author @ZaksTradersCafe There are not many times that you can say that anything is as funny, or funnier than “Only Fools And Horses” but [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-2nd-august-2026/) |\n| [Five Companies, AFP, BZT, KEN, GLR, XTR, One Chairman](https://www.share-talk.com/five-companies-afp-bzt-ken-glr-xtr-one-chairman/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/five-companies-afp-bzt-ken-glr-xtr-one-chairman/) Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/five-companies-afp-bzt-ken-glr-xtr-one-chairman/) |\n| [How to Legally Watch Television Without Paying for a TV Licence](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-legally-watch-television-without-paying-for-a-tv-licence/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-legally-watch-television-without-paying-for-a-tv-licence/) A standard UK TV licence currently costs £180 a year for a colour television and £60.50 for a black-and-white set. However, households that do not watch or record live television [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/how-to-legally-watch-television-without-paying-for-a-tv-licence/) |\n| [The AI Bubble: Why NVIDIA and the Stock Market Could Crash](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash-2/) Seven massive tech companies now control a third of the US stock market, and they are all betting your future on artificial intelligence. Whether you realize it or not, your [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash-2/) |\n| [UK Petrol Prices Set to Reach Highest Level of 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-set-to-reach-highest-level-of-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-set-to-reach-highest-level-of-2026/) UK petrol prices are expected to climb to their highest level of the year this weekend after renewed US attacks on Iran pushed global oil and fuel markets higher. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-petrol-prices-set-to-reach-highest-level-of-2026/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Ends Week Lower After Setting Another Record High](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-week-lower-after-setting-another-record-high/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-week-lower-after-setting-another-record-high/) The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record, as investors locked in profits following a strong week and rising global bond yields weighed [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-week-lower-after-setting-another-record-high/) |\n| [Wall Street Opens Higher as Technology Stocks Lead Month-End Rally](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-opens-higher-as-technology-stocks-lead-month-end-rally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-opens-higher-as-technology-stocks-lead-month-end-rally/) US stock markets opened firmly higher on Friday as investors looked to end the month on a positive note, with technology shares once again leading the gains. The Nasdaq Composite [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-opens-higher-as-technology-stocks-lead-month-end-rally/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 31st July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-31st-july-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-31st-july-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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-31st-july-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 31st July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-31st-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-31st-july-2026/) Capstone reduces acid use at its Mantoverde copper mine in Chile MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Quarterly shows strong cash position potential [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-31st-july-2026/) |\n| [The Cost Drag Nobody Puts in Their Trading Journal](https://www.share-talk.com/the-cost-drag-nobody-puts-in-their-trading-journal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-cost-drag-nobody-puts-in-their-trading-journal/) Most private investors can tell you their best and worst trades of the year. Very few can tell you what their platform took off the top. That number is usually [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-cost-drag-nobody-puts-in-their-trading-journal/) |\n| [12 Best GEO Agencies for Global Marketing Success](https://www.share-talk.com/12-best-geo-agencies-for-global-marketing-success/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/12-best-geo-agencies-for-global-marketing-success/) Global marketing has become significantly more complex in the age of AI-powered search. Brands are no longer competing solely for rankings on search engine results pages—they’re competing to become trusted [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/12-best-geo-agencies-for-global-marketing-success/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BP, SBRY, HFD, TGR, ACRM, AAU, ITV, RMV, AMGO, CHH, ARK & AMRQ](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-sbry-hfd-tgr-acrm-aau-itv-rmv-amgo-chh-ark-amrq/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-sbry-hfd-tgr-acrm-aau-itv-rmv-amgo-chh-ark-amrq/) The Telegraph: BP (BP.) has put its North Sea business up for sale, potentially ending the oil giant’s six decades of production in the basin. The FTSE 100 business said the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-bp-sbry-hfd-tgr-acrm-aau-itv-rmv-amgo-chh-ark-amrq/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record High as Sainsbury’s and NatWest Rally](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-hits-fresh-record-high-as-sainsburys-and-natwest-rally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-hits-fresh-record-high-as-sainsburys-and-natwest-rally/) The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Friday morning, moving closer to the 11,000-point mark as strong gains from Sainsbury’s and NatWest lifted the index. London’s blue-chip benchmark [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-hits-fresh-record-high-as-sainsburys-and-natwest-rally/) |\n| [Breaking: BP Puts North Sea Business Up for Sale](https://www.share-talk.com/breaking-bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/breaking-bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/) BP has announced plans to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, bringing to an end more than six decades as an operator in one of the UK’s most [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/breaking-bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/) |\n| [Amaroq Graduates to London Main Market as AIM Listing Ends](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-graduates-to-london-main-market-as-aim-listing-ends/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-graduates-to-london-main-market-as-aim-listing-ends/) Amaroq Ltd (AIM, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF) has moved its London listing from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant step in the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/amaroq-graduates-to-london-main-market-as-aim-listing-ends/) |\n| [Cornish Metals Highlights Strong Sustainability Progress at South Crofty](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-highlights-strong-sustainability-progress-at-south-crofty/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-highlights-strong-sustainability-progress-at-south-crofty/) Cornish Metals PLC (AIM: TIN) has published its second Sustainability Report, highlighting improvements in safety, environmental performance and local employment as development of its South Crofty tin project in Cornwall accelerates. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-highlights-strong-sustainability-progress-at-south-crofty/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set for Higher Open as Amazon Sparks Global Tech Rally](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-higher-open-as-amazon-sparks-global-tech-rally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-higher-open-as-amazon-sparks-global-tech-rally/) The FTSE 100 is set to open higher on Friday after a powerful rally on Wall Street and across Asian markets, driven by blockbuster results from Amazon that reignited enthusiasm [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-higher-open-as-amazon-sparks-global-tech-rally/) |\n| [Five Companies, One Chairman: Inside Colin Bird’s African Mining Portfolio](https://www.share-talk.com/five-companies-one-chairman-inside-colin-birds-african-mining-portfolio/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/five-companies-one-chairman-inside-colin-birds-african-mining-portfolio/) Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/five-companies-one-chairman-inside-colin-birds-african-mining-portfolio/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Slipped At Thursday’s Close After Record High](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slipped-at-thursdays-close-after-record-high/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slipped-at-thursdays-close-after-record-high/) The FTSE 100 slipped at Thursday’s close after touching another record intraday high, as investors digested a flood of corporate earnings and interest rate decisions from the Bank of England [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slipped-at-thursdays-close-after-record-high/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Reabold Resources, Union Jack Oil & finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-reabold-resources-union-jack-oil-finally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-reabold-resources-union-jack-oil-finally/) WTI (Sep) $84.46 +$5.20, Brent (Sep) $90.74 +$6.65, Diff -$6.28 +$1.45. USNG (Sep)* $2.72 -2c, UKNG (Aug) 144.0p +2.32p, TTF (Sep) €59.685 +€1.15. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of August contract. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-reabold-resources-union-jack-oil-finally/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 30th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-30th-july-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-30th-july-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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-30th-july-2026/) |\n| [Lloyds Targets £2 Billion of Cost Savings Through AI-Led Efficiency Drive](https://www.share-talk.com/lloyds-targets-2-billion-of-cost-savings-through-ai-led-efficiency-drive/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/lloyds-targets-2-billion-of-cost-savings-through-ai-led-efficiency-drive/) Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to cut costs by £2 billion through a new four-year strategy centred on artificial intelligence, digital investment and productivity gains. The UK’s largest lender [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/lloyds-targets-2-billion-of-cost-savings-through-ai-led-efficiency-drive/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 30th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-30th-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-30th-july-2026/) Zijin and Allied Gold scrap $3.9bn takeover after Chinese regulators withhold approval MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Whittaker steps down from [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-30th-july-2026/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record High as UK Market Defies Global Uncertainty](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-hits-fresh-record-high-as-uk-market-defies-global-uncertainty/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-hits-fresh-record-high-as-uk-market-defies-global-uncertainty/) The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Thursday, extending its recent rally as investors continued to favour London’s heavyweight energy, banking and defensive stocks. The blue-chip index rose [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-hits-fresh-record-high-as-uk-market-defies-global-uncertainty/) |\n| [Shell profits double as higher oil prices boost earnings](https://www.share-talk.com/shell-profits-double-as-higher-oil-prices-boost-earnings/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shell-profits-double-as-higher-oil-prices-boost-earnings/) Shell PLC (LON: SHEL, NYSE: SHEL) shares rose on Thursday after stronger oil and gas prices, improved trading and higher refining margins helped the energy major deliver its strongest quarterly [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shell-profits-double-as-higher-oil-prices-boost-earnings/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: LLOY, RBD, UJO, HALO, BANK, UFO, ZOO, SVML, OBI, AEG, RWA & AFP](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-lloy-rbd-ujo-halo-bank-ufo-zoo-svml-obi-aeg-rwa-afp/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-lloy-rbd-ujo-halo-bank-ufo-zoo-svml-obi-aeg-rwa-afp/) The Times: Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) is to launch a smart wallet for customers as part of a strategy to 2030 that involves £13 billion of investment in digital technology and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-lloy-rbd-ujo-halo-bank-ufo-zoo-svml-obi-aeg-rwa-afp/) |\n| [African Pioneer rises 48% on Xinhai financing deal](https://www.share-talk.com/african-pioneer-rises-48-on-xinhai-financing-deal/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/african-pioneer-rises-48-on-xinhai-financing-deal/) African Pioneer PLC (LON: AFP) shares rise 48% after announcing it has signed a definitive financing and mine development agreement with Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services Limited, securing funding and technical [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/african-pioneer-rises-48-on-xinhai-financing-deal/) |\n| [Halo Minerals Clears Major Environmental Hurdle for Playa Verde Project](https://www.share-talk.com/halo-minerals-clears-major-environmental-hurdle-for-playa-verde-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/halo-minerals-clears-major-environmental-hurdle-for-playa-verde-project/) Halo Minerals PLC (AIM: HALO) has secured a significant legal victory after Chile’s First Environmental Tribunal rejected a challenge to the environmental approval of its Playa Verde copper recovery project. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/halo-minerals-clears-major-environmental-hurdle-for-playa-verde-project/) |\n| [Alien Metals completes Elizabeth Hill drilling programme](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-completes-elizabeth-hill-drilling-programme/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-completes-elizabeth-hill-drilling-programme/) Elizabeth Hill Diamond Drilling Complete Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, notes that its joint venture partner, West Coast Silver Limited (“West Coast Silver”) (ASX: [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-completes-elizabeth-hill-drilling-programme/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set for Lower Open After Fed Stance Sparks Wall Street Sell-Off](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-lower-open-after-fed-stance-sparks-wall-street-sell-off/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-lower-open-after-fed-stance-sparks-wall-street-sell-off/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Thursday after a hawkish tone from the US Federal Reserve triggered a broad sell-off on Wall Street. Futures indicate London’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-lower-open-after-fed-stance-sparks-wall-street-sell-off/) |\n| [The AI Bubble: Why NVIDIA and the Stock Market Could Crash](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash/) Seven massive tech companies now control a third of the US stock market, and they are all betting your future on artificial intelligence. Whether you realize it or not, your [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-ai-bubble-why-nvidia-and-the-stock-market-could-crash/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Oil Stocks Rally](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-higher-as-oil-stocks-rally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-higher-as-oil-stocks-rally/) The FTSE 100 climbed to a record high on Wednesday as investors moved away from technology-heavy US and Asian markets amid renewed concerns about an artificial-intelligence stock-market bubble. The blue-chip [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-higher-as-oil-stocks-rally/) |\n| [Great Southern Copper Highlights Transformational Year at Especularita](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-highlights-transformational-year-at-especularita/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-highlights-transformational-year-at-especularita/) Great Southern Copper PLC  (LON: GSCU) has reported a year of significant exploration progress at its Especularita copper-gold-silver project in Chile, with successive drilling campaigns confirming high-grade mineralisation at Mostaza [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/great-southern-copper-highlights-transformational-year-at-especularita/) |\n| [Wall Street Slides as Renewed US-Iran Tensions Drive Oil Higher](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-slides-as-renewed-us-iran-tensions-drive-oil-higher/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-slides-as-renewed-us-iran-tensions-drive-oil-higher/) US stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed tensions between the US and Iran weighed on risk appetite and sent oil prices higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wall-street-slides-as-renewed-us-iran-tensions-drive-oil-higher/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 29th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-29th-july-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-29th-july-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-29th-july-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 29th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-29th-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-29th-july-2026/) Glencore and Rio Tinto ride copper strength as output and earnings climb MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bradda Head Lithium (BHL LN) – Drill rig secured for [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-29th-july-2026/) |\n| [Predator Oil & Gas Amends Rig Contract Ahead of MOU-6 Drilling](https://www.share-talk.com/predator-oil-gas-amends-rig-contract-ahead-of-mou-6-drilling/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/predator-oil-gas-amends-rig-contract-ahead-of-mou-6-drilling/) Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LON: PRD) has amended its existing rig contract with Intrepid Drilling Limited to support the drilling of the MOU-6 well in Morocco. The amendment [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/predator-oil-gas-amends-rig-contract-ahead-of-mou-6-drilling/) |\n| [Greggs Leads FTSE 250 Risers as Shares Jump 12% on Strong First-Half Results](https://www.share-talk.com/greggs-leads-ftse-250-risers-as-shares-jump-12-on-strong-first-half-results/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/greggs-leads-ftse-250-risers-as-shares-jump-12-on-strong-first-half-results/) Greggs PLC (LON: GRG) was the best performer in London trading on Wednesday, with shares jumping 12% after the bakery chain reported strong first-half results and maintained its full-year outlook. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greggs-leads-ftse-250-risers-as-shares-jump-12-on-strong-first-half-results/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: SNDA, HAMA, DXRX, GRG, RKT, ROCK, EGT, PREM, ONDO & COBR](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-snda-hama-dxrx-grg-rkt-rock-egt-prem-ondo-cobr/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-snda-hama-dxrx-grg-rkt-rock-egt-prem-ondo-cobr/) (Alliance News) US and Saudi warplanes carried out strikes on Tuesday against Iran-backed militants in Iraq who launched more than two dozen drone attacks in recent days, the US military said. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-snda-hama-dxrx-grg-rkt-rock-egt-prem-ondo-cobr/) |\n| [Sunda Energy Shares Jump 39% as CEO Acquires £400,000 Convertible Loan Notes](https://www.share-talk.com/sunda-energy-shares-jump-39-as-ceo-acquires-400000-convertible-loan-notes/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sunda-energy-shares-jump-39-as-ceo-acquires-400000-convertible-loan-notes/) Sunda Energy PLC (AIM: SNDA) shares rose 39% after the company announced that chief executive Dr Andy Butler has agreed to acquire the outstanding £400,000 unsecured convertible loan notes issued [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sunda-energy-shares-jump-39-as-ceo-acquires-400000-convertible-loan-notes/) |\n| [Hamak Shares Jump 32% as Maiden Ghana Gold Resource Tops 210,000 Ounces](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-shares-jump-32-as-maiden-ghana-gold-resource-tops-210000-ounces/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-shares-jump-32-as-maiden-ghana-gold-resource-tops-210000-ounces/) Hamak Strategy Ltd (LSE: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) saw its shares surge 32% after publishing its maiden independent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Akoko Oxide Gold Project in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-shares-jump-32-as-maiden-ghana-gold-resource-tops-210000-ounces/) |\n| [Rockfire Reports High-Grade Zinc, Silver and Germanium at Molaoi](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-reports-high-grade-zinc-silver-and-germanium-at-molaoi/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-reports-high-grade-zinc-silver-and-germanium-at-molaoi/) Rockfire Resources PLC (LON: ROCK) has reported further high-grade drilling results from the Molaoi deposit in Greece, extending mineralisation below the existing resource. Drill hole HMO-019 returned 3.30 metres grading [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rockfire-reports-high-grade-zinc-silver-and-germanium-at-molaoi/) |\n| [Reabold Publishes Offer Document for Union Jack Oil Takeover](https://www.share-talk.com/reabold-publishes-offer-document-for-union-jack-oil-takeover/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/reabold-publishes-offer-document-for-union-jack-oil-takeover/) Reabold Resources PLC has published the formal offer document for its recommended all-share acquisition of Union Jack Oil PLC. The offer is now open for acceptances and will remain available [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/reabold-publishes-offer-document-for-union-jack-oil-takeover/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set for Softer Open as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil Prices](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-softer-open-as-middle-east-tensions-lift-oil-prices/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-softer-open-as-middle-east-tensions-lift-oil-prices/) London stocks are set to open slightly lower on Wednesday as renewed tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, while investors awaited the latest US Federal Reserve interest [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-softer-open-as-middle-east-tensions-lift-oil-prices/) |\n| [Premier African Minerals Raises £550,000 to Support Zulu Operations](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-raises-550000-to-support-zulu-operations/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-raises-550000-to-support-zulu-operations/) Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) has raised approximately £550,000 before expenses through a direct share subscription to provide additional working capital for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-raises-550000-to-support-zulu-operations/) |\n| [Greatland Beats FY26 Guidance as Cash Balance Surges to A$1.29 Billion](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-beats-fy26-guidance-as-cash-balance-surges-to-a1-29-billion/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-beats-fy26-guidance-as-cash-balance-surges-to-a1-29-billion/) Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM: GGP, ASX: GGP) delivered a strong finish to its 2026 financial year, exceeding production and cost guidance while significantly strengthening its balance sheet ahead of major [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-beats-fy26-guidance-as-cash-balance-surges-to-a1-29-billion/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Climbs as Unilever and GSK Rally After Strong Results](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-climbs-as-unilever-and-gsk-rally-after-strong-results/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-climbs-as-unilever-and-gsk-rally-after-strong-results/) London’s leading stock indices moved higher on Tuesday, with strong corporate earnings from Unilever and GSK helping offset weakness in banking and energy shares. The FTSE 100 rose 0.9% to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-climbs-as-unilever-and-gsk-rally-after-strong-results/) |\n| [Zak Mir interviews Ajax Resources CEO Ippolito Cattaneo](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-interviews-ajax-resources-ceo-ippolito-cattaneo/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-interviews-ajax-resources-ceo-ippolito-cattaneo/) Zak Mir talks to Ippolito Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax Resources, as the natural resources investment company announces it has entered into a binding preliminary agreement to exchange its Puna Metals [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-interviews-ajax-resources-ceo-ippolito-cattaneo/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 28th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-28th-july-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-28th-july-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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-28th-july-2026/) |\n| [Helium One Marks First Sale Under Galactica Offtake Agreement](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-marks-first-sale-under-galactica-offtake-agreement/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-marks-first-sale-under-galactica-offtake-agreement/) Helium One Global (AIM: HE1) has announced the first helium sale completed under its short-term offtake agreement at the Galactica-Pegasus development project in Colorado. The project’s operator, Blue Star Helium, has [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-one-marks-first-sale-under-galactica-offtake-agreement/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ULVR, BARC, EMG, OBD, COA, ESNT, STAF, CREO & RST](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ulvr-barc-emg-obd-coa-esnt-staf-creo-rst/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ulvr-barc-emg-obd-coa-esnt-staf-creo-rst/) The Independent: “Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has not ruled out a 10 per cent “death tax” on all estates to fund his proposed social care reforms. Mr Burnham is [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ulvr-barc-emg-obd-coa-esnt-staf-creo-rst/) |\n| [Kendrick Resources Reports High-Grade Rare Earth Intercepts at Teufelskuppe](https://www.share-talk.com/kendrick-resources-reports-high-grade-rare-earth-intercepts-at-teufelskuppe/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kendrick-resources-reports-high-grade-rare-earth-intercepts-at-teufelskuppe/) Kendrick Resources PLC (LON: KEN) has reported further high-grade rare earth element results from drilling at its Teufelskuppe project, demonstrating continuous mineralisation across substantial widths within the carbonatite complex. Portable [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kendrick-resources-reports-high-grade-rare-earth-intercepts-at-teufelskuppe/) |\n| [Power Metal Intersects Suspected Nickel Mineralisation at Molopo Farms](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-intersects-suspected-nickel-mineralisation-at-molopo-farms/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-intersects-suspected-nickel-mineralisation-at-molopo-farms/) Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) has completed the first hole of its latest drilling programme at the Molopo Farms Project in Botswana, intersecting what is believed to be nickel [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-intersects-suspected-nickel-mineralisation-at-molopo-farms/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 28th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-28th-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-28th-july-2026/) Copper holds near four-week high as stocks fall and Chile storms disrupt supply MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Lithium Ridge grab sampling [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-28th-july-2026/) |\n| [Premier African Delays Zulu Lithium Restart Pending Canmax Agreement](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-delays-zulu-lithium-restart-pending-canmax-agreement/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-delays-zulu-lithium-restart-pending-canmax-agreement/) Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) has delayed the planned restart of operations at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project after discussions with Canmax Technologies over an extension to the project’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-delays-zulu-lithium-restart-pending-canmax-agreement/) |\n| [Defence Holdings Reports £4.56 Million Loss During Strategic Investment Year](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-reports-4-56-million-loss-during-strategic-investment-year/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-reports-4-56-million-loss-during-strategic-investment-year/) Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) reported no revenue for the year ended 31 March 2026, reflecting a pre-revenue investment period focused on strategic transformation, product development and building operational capability. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/defence-holdings-reports-4-56-million-loss-during-strategic-investment-year/) |\n| [ECR accelerates Maddens gold project development](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-accelerates-maddens-gold-project-development/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-accelerates-maddens-gold-project-development/) Acceleration of Maddens development through trial alluvial operations at the Brothers mining lease Operational resources to be redeployed from Raglan to Maddens as ECR prioritises higher-grade development opportunities across its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-accelerates-maddens-gold-project-development/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as Tech Sell-Off Weighs on Global Markets](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-lower-as-tech-sell-off-weighs-on-global-markets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-lower-as-tech-sell-off-weighs-on-global-markets/) London stocks are set to open lower on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday’s gains as a sharp sell-off in technology shares weighed on sentiment despite continued hopes of easing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-lower-as-tech-sell-off-weighs-on-global-markets/) |\n| [GEO Exploration Identifies Nine New Targets at Western Australia Gold Project](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-identifies-nine-new-targets-at-western-australia-gold-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-identifies-nine-new-targets-at-western-australia-gold-project/) GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has identified nine additional exploration targets at its Gorge Project in Western Australia following the completion of airborne geophysical interpretation work. The findings increase the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-identifies-nine-new-targets-at-western-australia-gold-project/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Pharos Energy, Serica Energy, Zephyr Energy & finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-pharos-energy-serica-energy-zephyr-energy-finally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-pharos-energy-serica-energy-zephyr-energy-finally/) WTI (Sep) $89.31 -$2.88, Brent (Sep) $96.78 -$3.91, Diff -$7.47 -$1.03. USNG (Sep) $2.87 -5c, UKNG (Aug) 142.67p -5.43p, TTF (Sep) €58.9 -€2.41. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil has retreated [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-pharos-energy-serica-energy-zephyr-energy-finally/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease and Oil Prices Retreat](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-higher-as-middle-east-tensions-ease-and-oil-prices-retreat/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-higher-as-middle-east-tensions-ease-and-oil-prices-retreat/) The FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday as investors welcomed a temporary pause in hostilities between the US and Iran, easing concerns over energy supplies and sending oil prices sharply [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-ends-higher-as-middle-east-tensions-ease-and-oil-prices-retreat/) |\n| [4 Best KYC and AML Verification Platforms for Fintech and Crypto Compliance in 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/kyc-aml-fintech-crypto/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kyc-aml-fintech-crypto/) Fintech and crypto platforms face a different kind of pressure. Know Your Customer (KYC) verification systems and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) identity verification are no longer background processes, shaping onboarding speed, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kyc-aml-fintech-crypto/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 27th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-27th-july-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-27th-july-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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-27th-july-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 27th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-27th-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-27th-july-2026/) Tin continues to climb as inventory levels fall and Indonesia tightens export controls MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – New funding to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-27th-july-2026/) |\n| [Vodafone Leads FTSE 100 After Strong Start and Guidance Upgrade](https://www.share-talk.com/vodafone-leads-ftse-100-after-strong-start-and-guidance-upgrade/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/vodafone-leads-ftse-100-after-strong-start-and-guidance-upgrade/) Vodafone Group PLC (LON: VOD) shares topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Monday after the telecoms group said it expects to deliver earnings at the upper end of its upgraded [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/vodafone-leads-ftse-100-after-strong-start-and-guidance-upgrade/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TM1, QTX, SWG, AOTI, VOD, AJAX, NEWS, YCA & ORCP](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tm1-qtx-swg-aoti-vod-ajax-news-yca-orcp/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tm1-qtx-swg-aoti-vod-ajax-news-yca-orcp/) Technology Minerals Plc (TM1), the UK listed company building a platform for critical resources, circular economy infrastructure and sovereign capability, announced that it has secured a two-year extension of the St Patrick Research Permit [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tm1-qtx-swg-aoti-vod-ajax-news-yca-orcp/) |\n| [Serica Energy Agrees £145.7 Million Acquisition of Pharos Energy](https://www.share-talk.com/serica-energy-agrees-145-7-million-acquisition-of-pharos-energy/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/serica-energy-agrees-145-7-million-acquisition-of-pharos-energy/) Serica Energy plc (AIM: SQZ) has agreed a recommended acquisition of Pharos Energy plc (LON: PHAR) through a scheme of arrangement, valuing Pharos at £145.7 million. Under the terms of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/serica-energy-agrees-145-7-million-acquisition-of-pharos-energy/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Monday 27th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-27th-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-27th-july-2026/) Oil prices fell by more than 4% after the US and Iran refrained from further attacks while discussions continued over a possible interim ceasefire. Iran said it would halt its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-27th-july-2026/) |\n| [AstraZeneca Beats Second-Quarter Earnings Forecast](https://www.share-talk.com/astrazeneca-beats-second-quarter-earnings-forecast/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/astrazeneca-beats-second-quarter-earnings-forecast/) AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN, NASDAQ: AZN) reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings as strong growth in oncology and rare diseases helped offset weaker sales in other parts of the business. Total revenue [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/astrazeneca-beats-second-quarter-earnings-forecast/) |\n| [UK Stocks Rise as US and Iran Pause Attacks](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-stocks-rise-as-us-and-iran-pause-attacks/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-stocks-rise-as-us-and-iran-pause-attacks/) UK equities opened higher after the US, and Iran said it would pause further attacks, easing geopolitical tensions and pushing oil prices lower. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,801.55, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-stocks-rise-as-us-and-iran-pause-attacks/) |\n| [80 Mile Raises £1.9 Million as Greenland Drilling Programmes Advance](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-raises-1-9-million-as-greenland-drilling-programmes-advance/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-raises-1-9-million-as-greenland-drilling-programmes-advance/) 80 Mile PLC (AIM: 88M) has raised approximately £1.9 million before expenses through a placing of 283.6 million new shares at 0.67p each, representing a 10% discount to the previous [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/80-mile-raises-1-9-million-as-greenland-drilling-programmes-advance/) |\n| [Quantum Blockchain Technologies Receives US Approval for ASIC UltraBoost Patent Application](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-blockchain-technologies-receives-us-approval-for-asic-ultraboost-patent-application/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-blockchain-technologies-receives-us-approval-for-asic-ultraboost-patent-application/) Quantum Blockchain Technologies (AIM: QBT) has received formal approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application covering the company’s ASIC UltraBoost technology. The application, formally [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-blockchain-technologies-receives-us-approval-for-asic-ultraboost-patent-application/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-middle-east-tensions-ease/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-middle-east-tensions-ease/) European stock markets are expected to start the week on a firmer footing after Iran and the US refrained from further military escalation over the weekend, easing concerns over disruptions [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-middle-east-tensions-ease/) |\n| [Mkango targets early 2027 start for Texas magnet production](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-targets-early-2027-start-for-texas-magnet-production/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-targets-early-2027-start-for-texas-magnet-production/) Commissioning of finished magnet production equipment targeted for H1-2027, ahead of fully integrated U.S. operations in Q2 2028 London / Vancouver: July 27 2026 – Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mkango-targets-early-2027-start-for-texas-magnet-production/) |\n| [Zak Mir speaks with Halo Minerals Chief Executive Andrew Dennan](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-speaks-with-halo-minerals-chief-executive-andrew-dennan-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-speaks-with-halo-minerals-chief-executive-andrew-dennan-2/) Zak Mir talks to Andrew Dennan, CEO of Halo Minerals (AIM: HALO), a copper development company focused on extracting critical minerals from legacy mining waste. Halo Minerals announces the initiation of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-speaks-with-halo-minerals-chief-executive-andrew-dennan-2/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 26th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-sunday-26th-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-sunday-26th-july-2026/) The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-sunday-26th-july-2026/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 26th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-26th-july-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-26th-july-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, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-26th-july-2026/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 26th July 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-26th-july-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-26th-july-2026/) The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. 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