{"id":140093,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 30th August 2026","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-08-30T10:12:29+00:00","modified":"2026-08-30T10:13:17+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-30th-august-2026/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-30th-august-2026.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-30th-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/2026/08/37310f02-de77-4184-8a21-d91939078620.png?fit=1727%2C911&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"The **FTSE 100** closed higher on Friday, recovering from Thursday’s decline as investors digested corporate updates, improving UK business confidence and comments from **Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh** at the Jackson Hole symposium.\n\nLondon’s blue-chip index gained 0.3% to 10,824.26, leaving it broadly unchanged over the week. The **FTSE 250** rose 0.2% to 24,938.79, taking its weekly advance to almost 1%. Oil prices edged lower, with **Brent crude trading around US$89 a barrel**, as markets continued to monitor the diplomatic deadlock between the US and Iran.\n\n[!\\[\\](https://www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/OMI-with-title-1-300x169.png)](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price-2/)\n\n[Orosur Mining: More Than a Bet on the Gold Price](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price-2/)\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Orosur Mining: More Than a Bet on the Gold Price](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price-2/) Gold has returned firmly to investors’ attention after a sharp move higher in recent days, supported by renewed weakness in the US dollar and intervention in the Treasury market. On [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price-2/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 30th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-30th-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-30th-august-2026/)  Is Gold A Leading Indicator?   The great Fed Chairmen of the past were like gods. Paul Volcker and Alan Greenspan were the most godlike of them all. Since then, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-30th-august-2026/) |\n| [UK IPTV Operator Jailed for 6.5 Years After £1m Illegal Streaming Empire](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-iptv-operator-jailed-for-6-5-years-after-1m-illegal-streaming-empire/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-iptv-operator-jailed-for-6-5-years-after-1m-illegal-streaming-empire/) A 68-year-old man has been jailed for six-and-a-half years after running a large illegal IPTV operation that generated close to £1 million in profits from pirated television and sports broadcasts. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-iptv-operator-jailed-for-6-5-years-after-1m-illegal-streaming-empire/) |\n| [Asda Returns to Sales Growth After More Than Two Years as Turnaround Gains Traction](https://www.share-talk.com/asda-returns-to-sales-growth-after-more-than-two-years-as-turnaround-gains-traction/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/asda-returns-to-sales-growth-after-more-than-two-years-as-turnaround-gains-traction/) Asda published its Q2 results (Apr-Jun 2026) and has returned to underlying sales growth for the first time in more than two years, according to Shore Capital, providing an early [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/asda-returns-to-sales-growth-after-more-than-two-years-as-turnaround-gains-traction/) |\n| [UK Electricity Bills Could Rise £264 as Net Zero and Grid Costs Mount](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-electricity-bills-could-rise-264-as-net-zero-and-grid-costs-mount/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-electricity-bills-could-rise-264-as-net-zero-and-grid-costs-mount/) UK households could see their annual electricity bills rise by more than £260 by 2030 as the cost of renewable subsidies and upgrading the power grid increasingly feeds through to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-electricity-bills-could-rise-264-as-net-zero-and-grid-costs-mount/) |\n| [OpenAI’s Potential IPO Could Put a Trillion-Dollar Value on the Future of AI](https://www.share-talk.com/openais-potential-ipo-could-put-a-trillion-dollar-value-on-the-future-of-ai/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/openais-potential-ipo-could-put-a-trillion-dollar-value-on-the-future-of-ai/) OpenAI helped ignite the global artificial intelligence boom with ChatGPT. Now it appears to be moving toward another milestone that could reshape both technology and financial markets: a public listing. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/openais-potential-ipo-could-put-a-trillion-dollar-value-on-the-future-of-ai/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, PetroTal Corp, Borders & Southern Petroleum, Rockhopper Exploration & finally](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-petrotal-corp-borders-southern-petroleum-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-petrotal-corp-borders-southern-petroleum-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) WTI (Oct) $83.50 +$1.30, Brent (Oct) $89.70 +$1.86, Diff -$6.17 +56c. USNG (Oct)* $2.91 -1c, UKNG (Oct)* 170.06p +10.35p, TTF (Oct) €68.97 +€3.655. *Denotes expiry of the September contracts. Author [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-petrotal-corp-borders-southern-petroleum-rockhopper-exploration-finally/) |\n| [FTSE 100 rises as UK confidence boosts sentiment](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-uk-confidence-boosts-sentiment/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-uk-confidence-boosts-sentiment/) The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, recovering from Thursday’s decline as investors digested corporate updates, improving UK business confidence and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-rises-as-uk-confidence-boosts-sentiment/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 28th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-28th-august-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-28th-august-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-28th-august-2026/) |\n| [Power Metal starts Botswana gold drilling at Tati](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-starts-botswana-gold-drilling-at-tati/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-starts-botswana-gold-drilling-at-tati/) Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) has commenced on-site operations at its 100%-owned Tati Gold Project in Botswana, marking the start of a new phase of exploration aimed at assessing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/power-metal-starts-botswana-gold-drilling-at-tati/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 28th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-28th-august-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-28th-august-2026/) Zinc hits a four-year high as LME stocks keep falling MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – H1 results looks ahead to completion of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-28th-august-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: HALO, TUN, SRVL, GNIP, TOO, GENI, IBAI, MCB, CGO, KR1 & POW](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-halo-tun-srvl-gnip-too-geni-ibai-mcb-cgo-kr1-pow/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-halo-tun-srvl-gnip-too-geni-ibai-mcb-cgo-kr1-pow/) The Telegraph: Treasury analysis ‘shows wealth tax would lose money’ Further increases to capital gains tax will lead to lower receipts, Tories claim Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: Of course, we know that Labour’s taxation [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-halo-tun-srvl-gnip-too-geni-ibai-mcb-cgo-kr1-pow/) |\n| [Halo Minerals advances Playa Verde after AIM listing](https://www.share-talk.com/halo-minerals-advances-playa-verde-after-aim-listing/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/halo-minerals-advances-playa-verde-after-aim-listing/) Halo Minerals PLC (AIM: HALO) said it made further progress at its flagship Playa Verde copper and gold tailings project during the six months to 30 June 2026, while completing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/halo-minerals-advances-playa-verde-after-aim-listing/) |\n| [GENinCode Shares Jump 23% as CARDIO inCode Study Shows Improved Coronary Risk Prediction](https://www.share-talk.com/genincode-shares-jump-23-as-cardio-incode-study-shows-improved-coronary-risk-prediction/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/genincode-shares-jump-23-as-cardio-incode-study-shows-improved-coronary-risk-prediction/) GENinCode Plc (AIM: GENI) shares rose around 23% in early trading after the predictive genetics company reported encouraging clinical results for its CARDIO inCode-Score® test in the prevention of coronary [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/genincode-shares-jump-23-as-cardio-incode-study-shows-improved-coronary-risk-prediction/) |\n| [Borders & Southern Says Sea Lion Progress Strengthens Falklands Investment Case](https://www.share-talk.com/borders-southern-says-sea-lion-progress-strengthens-falklands-investment-case/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/borders-southern-says-sea-lion-progress-strengthens-falklands-investment-case/) Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (AIM: BOR) has welcomed recent developments at the Sea Lion oil project, saying the accelerated plans from Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration further strengthen the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/borders-southern-says-sea-lion-progress-strengthens-falklands-investment-case/) |\n| [Oracle Power Submits Key Clearing Permit for Northern Zone Gold Project](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-submits-key-clearing-permit-for-northern-zone-gold-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-submits-key-clearing-permit-for-northern-zone-gold-project/) Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) has submitted a Native Vegetation Clearing Permit application for its Northern Zone Gold Project, located around 25 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oracle-power-submits-key-clearing-permit-for-northern-zone-gold-project/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Rise as Nvidia AI Rally and UK Business Confidence Boost Markets](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-rise-as-nvidia-ai-rally-and-uk-business-confidence-boost-markets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-rise-as-nvidia-ai-rally-and-uk-business-confidence-boost-markets/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Friday, supported by a technology-led rally on Wall Street and signs of improving confidence among UK businesses. Futures indicate London’s blue-chip [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-rise-as-nvidia-ai-rally-and-uk-business-confidence-boost-markets/) |\n| [Helium-3 Scarcity: How It Is Sourced Today And Why Anticipation Is Building Around New Terrestrial Discoveries](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-3-scarcity-how-it-is-sourced-today-and-why-anticipation-is-building-around-new-terrestrial-discoveries/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-3-scarcity-how-it-is-sourced-today-and-why-anticipation-is-building-around-new-terrestrial-discoveries/) Helium-3 is one of the rarest isotopes on Earth, yet it is becoming increasingly important to advanced technologies spanning quantum computing, cryogenics, neutron detection, medical imaging and fusion-energy research. Despite [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helium-3-scarcity-how-it-is-sourced-today-and-why-anticipation-is-building-around-new-terrestrial-discoveries/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Suffers Biggest Fall in Six Weeks](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-suffers-biggest-fall-in-six-weeks/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-suffers-biggest-fall-in-six-weeks/) The FTSE 100 suffered its steepest daily decline in around six weeks on Thursday, falling 0.8% to 10,792.54, as weakness among banks and energy companies outweighed strong gains in technology, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-suffers-biggest-fall-in-six-weeks/) |\n| [KEFI Gold and Copper* (KEFI LN) 1.2p, Mkt Cap £165m – Flash Note– Updated Tulu Kapi Underground PEA](https://www.share-talk.com/kefi-gold-and-copper-kefi-ln-1-2p-mkt-cap-165m-flash-note-updated-tulu-kapi-underground-pea/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kefi-gold-and-copper-kefi-ln-1-2p-mkt-cap-165m-flash-note-updated-tulu-kapi-underground-pea/) BUY – 4.2p CLICK HERE The Company launched detailed planning for the Tulu Kapi Underground Mine to complement open pit operations, currently in construction. Updated Tulu Kapi Underground Mine PEA [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kefi-gold-and-copper-kefi-ln-1-2p-mkt-cap-165m-flash-note-updated-tulu-kapi-underground-pea/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 27th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-27th-august-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-27th-august-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-27th-august-2026/) |\n| [Aminex Shares Surge 51% as Tanzania Gas Talks Signal Progress at Ntorya](https://www.share-talk.com/aminex-shares-surge-51-as-tanzania-gas-talks-signal-progress-at-ntorya/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/aminex-shares-surge-51-as-tanzania-gas-talks-signal-progress-at-ntorya/) Aminex PLC (LON: AEX) shares surged as much as 51.1% to 1.70p in London trading after the company confirmed that high-level regulatory discussions are underway over the development of its [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/aminex-shares-surge-51-as-tanzania-gas-talks-signal-progress-at-ntorya/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 27th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-27th-august-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-27th-august-2026/) Gold pulls back on hotter inflation with Warsh speech at Jackson Hole in focus MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Empire Metals* (EEE LN) – Interim results highlight [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-27th-august-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: NVDA, HFD, HVO, THRU, UFO, AXL, AEX & VLRM](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-nvda-hfd-hvo-thru-ufo-axl-aex-vlrm/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-nvda-hfd-hvo-thru-ufo-axl-aex-vlrm/) The Times: Chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) reported last night that revenues had more than doubled in the second quarter to nearly $100 billion – sending shares higher in after-hours trading. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Nvidia’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-nvda-hfd-hvo-thru-ufo-axl-aex-vlrm/) |\n| [Guardian Metal publishes key Pilot Mountain project assessment](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-publishes-key-pilot-mountain-project-assessment/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-publishes-key-pilot-mountain-project-assessment/) Publication of Technical Report Summary for Pilot Mountain Guardian Metal Resources plc (NYSE.A: GMTL, LON: GMET, OTCQB: GMTLF), a strategic mineral exploration company focused on tungsten in Nevada, USA, is [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-publishes-key-pilot-mountain-project-assessment/) |\n| [Bezant accelerates NLZM plant purchase ahead of production](https://www.share-talk.com/bezant-accelerates-nlzm-plant-purchase-ahead-of-production/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bezant-accelerates-nlzm-plant-purchase-ahead-of-production/) Bezant Resources PLC (AIM: BZT) has agreed an accelerated purchase arrangement for the NLZM processing plant in Namibia, consolidating its ownership position as the Hope & Gorob copper project approaches [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bezant-accelerates-nlzm-plant-purchase-ahead-of-production/) |\n| [Alien Metals Reports Bonanza Silver Grades Up to 64,745g/t at Elizabeth Hill](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-reports-bonanza-silver-grades-up-to-64745g-t-at-elizabeth-hill/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-reports-bonanza-silver-grades-up-to-64745g-t-at-elizabeth-hill/) Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO) has reported exceptional high-grade silver results from diamond drilling at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia, where it holds a 30% interest. The standout [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/alien-metals-reports-bonanza-silver-grades-up-to-64745g-t-at-elizabeth-hill/) |\n| [Pulsar Helium reports latest financial and project developments](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-reports-latest-financial-and-project-developments/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-reports-latest-financial-and-project-developments/) PULSAR FILES FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-reports-latest-financial-and-project-developments/) |\n| [FTSE 100 set to fall despite Nvidia earnings boost](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-fall-despite-nvidia-earnings-boost/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-fall-despite-nvidia-earnings-boost/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open lower on Thursday, with futures pointing to a decline of around 40 points, or 0.4%, to 10,837.72, as investors digest firmer US inflation [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-fall-despite-nvidia-earnings-boost/) |\n| [Greatland profits surge in first full year of Telfer ownership](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-profits-surge-in-first-full-year-of-telfer-ownership/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-profits-surge-in-first-full-year-of-telfer-ownership/) Greatland Resources Posts A$862m Profit as Telfer Drives Transformational Year Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM/ASX: GGP) has reported a A$862 million net profit after tax for the year ended 30 June [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/greatland-profits-surge-in-first-full-year-of-telfer-ownership/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Slips as Hot US Inflation Puts Nvidia Earnings in Spotlight](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slips-as-hot-us-inflation-puts-nvidia-earnings-in-spotlight/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slips-as-hot-us-inflation-puts-nvidia-earnings-in-spotlight/) The FTSE 100 closed marginally lower on Wednesday, fading into the end of the session as stronger-than-expected US inflation data weighed on sentiment ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched results. London’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-slips-as-hot-us-inflation-puts-nvidia-earnings-in-spotlight/) |\n| [Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, UK North Sea, Rockhopper Exploration & Union Jack Oil](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-uk-north-sea-rockhopper-exploration-union-jack-oil/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-uk-north-sea-rockhopper-exploration-union-jack-oil/) WTI (Oct) $82.36 -$2.65, Brent (Oct) $88.58 -$3.59, Diff -$6.22 -94c. USNG (Sep) $2.78 u/c, UKNG (Sep) 157.5p -12.2p, TTF (Oct) €64.495 -€4.67. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is down [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/malcys-blog-oil-price-uk-north-sea-rockhopper-exploration-union-jack-oil/) |\n| [UK Energy Bills Could Hit £1,872 in January Despite Oil Price Slide](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-energy-bills-could-hit-1872-in-january-despite-oil-price-slide/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-energy-bills-could-hit-1872-in-january-despite-oil-price-slide/) UK households face another increase in energy costs this winter despite a sharp fall in oil prices as hopes grow that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen to shipping. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-energy-bills-could-hit-1872-in-january-despite-oil-price-slide/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 26th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-26th-august-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-26th-august-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-26th-august-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Wednesday 26th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-26th-august-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-26th-august-2026/) Copper hits record >US$14,400/t amid supply disruptions and ongoing accumulation of the metal in the US MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile* (80M LN) – Ferrandina [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-26th-august-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: TAP, SKA, TPX, BBSN, MILA, JLP, ATM & CAML](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tap-ska-tpx-bbsn-mila-jlp-atm-caml/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tap-ska-tpx-bbsn-mila-jlp-atm-caml/) Tap Global Group plc (TAP), the innovative digital finance hub that brings money, payments and crypto settlement services together in a single user-friendly app, announced the launch of an updated investor website [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-tap-ska-tpx-bbsn-mila-jlp-atm-caml/) |\n| [Pri0r1ty Intelligence Appoints Graham Duncan as Interim CFO](https://www.share-talk.com/pri0r1ty-intelligence-appoints-graham-duncan-as-interim-cfo/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pri0r1ty-intelligence-appoints-graham-duncan-as-interim-cfo/) Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1, OTC: PRIAF) has appointed Graham Duncan as Interim Chief Financial Officer and director, effective 1 September 2026. Duncan replaces Daniel Maling, who will step down [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pri0r1ty-intelligence-appoints-graham-duncan-as-interim-cfo/) |\n| [Mila Resources Doubles Coffey Gold Resource to 41,300oz at Kathleen Valley](https://www.share-talk.com/mila-resources-doubles-coffey-gold-resource-to-41300oz-at-kathleen-valley/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mila-resources-doubles-coffey-gold-resource-to-41300oz-at-kathleen-valley/) Mila Resources Plc (LON: MILA) has announced a significant upgrade to the JORC Mineral Resource Estimate at its Coffey Gold Deposit within the Kathleen Valley Project in Western Australia. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mila-resources-doubles-coffey-gold-resource-to-41300oz-at-kathleen-valley/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Wednesday 26th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-26th-august-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-26th-august-2026/) Oil Falls Below $87 on Hormuz Hopes as Copper Hits Record High Oil prices fell for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as hopes increased that progress could be made [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-26th-august-2026/) |\n| [Cornish Metals advances South Crofty as tin prices surge](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-advances-south-crofty-as-tin-prices-surge/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-advances-south-crofty-as-tin-prices-surge/) Q2 ACTIVITIES UPDATE 26 August 2026 Cornish Metals plc (AIM: TIN), a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its wholly owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/cornish-metals-advances-south-crofty-as-tin-prices-surge/) |\n| [Kendrick Resources Starts Metallurgical Test Work at Teufelskuppe REE Project](https://www.share-talk.com/kendrick-resources-starts-metallurgical-test-work-at-teufelskuppe-ree-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kendrick-resources-starts-metallurgical-test-work-at-teufelskuppe-ree-project/) Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has commenced metallurgical test work on mineralisation from its Teufelskuppe rare earth project, marking another step towards defining a potential processing route for the asset. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kendrick-resources-starts-metallurgical-test-work-at-teufelskuppe-ree-project/) |\n| [Shuka Minerals Hits 27.1m at 19.6% Zinc as New Kabwe Orebody Expands](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-hits-27-1m-at-19-6-zinc-as-new-kabwe-orebody-expands/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-hits-27-1m-at-19-6-zinc-as-new-kabwe-orebody-expands/) Kabwe Drilling (“KBDD11”) The New Ore body identified at Kabwe returns a max grade of 70% Zn. Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) has completed the eleventh and final drill hole [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-hits-27-1m-at-19-6-zinc-as-new-kabwe-orebody-expands/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Nvidia and US Inflation Take Centre Stage](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-nvidia-and-us-inflation-take-centre-stage/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-nvidia-and-us-inflation-take-centre-stage/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open modestly higher on Wednesday, with futures pointing to a gain of around 24 points, or 0.2%, after the index closed Tuesday at 10,886.16. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-nvidia-and-us-inflation-take-centre-stage/) |\n| [Tap Global Group plc Launch of Updated Investor Website](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-group-plc-launch-of-updated-investor-website/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-group-plc-launch-of-updated-investor-website/) Launch of Updated Investor Website Tap Global Group plc (AIM: TAP), the innovative digital finance hub that brings money, payments and crypto settlement services together in a single user-friendly app, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-group-plc-launch-of-updated-investor-website/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Melrose Surges 10% and Oil Falls Below $90](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-closes-higher-as-melrose-surges-10-and-oil-falls-below-90/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-closes-higher-as-melrose-surges-10-and-oil-falls-below-90/) The FTSE 100 closed higher on Tuesday, supported by a sharp fall in oil prices and strong individual stock moves as investors positioned for Nvidia earnings and key US inflation [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-closes-higher-as-melrose-surges-10-and-oil-falls-below-90/) |\n| [Tungsten West shares leap on National Wealth Fund investment](https://www.share-talk.com/tungsten-west-shares-leap-on-national-wealth-fund-investment/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tungsten-west-shares-leap-on-national-wealth-fund-investment/) Tungsten West PLC (AIM: TUN) shares rose 17% to 50.50p after the company secured up to £71 million of funding from the UK government’s National Wealth Fund, completing the financing [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tungsten-west-shares-leap-on-national-wealth-fund-investment/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 25th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-25th-august-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-25th-august-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-25th-august-2026/) |\n| [Nuformix Appoints Tim Metcalfe as Non-Executive Chairman](https://www.share-talk.com/nuformix-appoints-tim-metcalfe-as-non-executive-chairman/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/nuformix-appoints-tim-metcalfe-as-non-executive-chairman/) Nuformix plc (LON: NFX) has appointed Tim Metcalfe as Non-Executive Chairman, with the role taking effect from 1 September 2026. Metcalfe will replace Dr Julian Gilbert, who is stepping down from [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/nuformix-appoints-tim-metcalfe-as-non-executive-chairman/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: GLR, AFP, KEN, LVLX, TUN, BMV, NBB, VTY, GKP & SVNS](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-glr-afp-ken-lvlx-tun-bmv-nbb-vty-gkp-svns/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-glr-afp-ken-lvlx-tun-bmv-nbb-vty-gkp-svns/) Galileo Resources Plc (GLR) announced that initial surface work has discovered a porphyry mineralised system within the Company’s Ferber licence.  Galileo is working on the Ferber Licence alongside Bronco Creek Exploration Inc [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-glr-afp-ken-lvlx-tun-bmv-nbb-vty-gkp-svns/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 25th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-25th-august-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-25th-august-2026/) Gold rally pauses ahead of the Fed Chair speech at the Jackson Hole later in the week MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Galileo Resources Plc (GLR LN) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-25th-august-2026/) |\n| [Galileo Resources Shares Jump 20% After New Nevada Porphyry Discovery](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-shares-jump-20-after-new-nevada-porphyry-discovery/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-shares-jump-20-after-new-nevada-porphyry-discovery/) Galileo Resources plc (AIM: GLR) shares rose around 20% after the explorer reported evidence of a newly identified copper porphyry system at its Ferber project in Nevada. Microscope and X-ray [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/galileo-resources-shares-jump-20-after-new-nevada-porphyry-discovery/) |\n| [Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) Investor Presentation](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-investor-presentation/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-investor-presentation/) Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) announces that an updated Investor Presentation is now available on the Company’s website. Providing an overview of Quantum’s Colorado helium and oil portfolio, recent progress [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-investor-presentation/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Opens Higher as Gold Nears $4,700 and Bitcoin Breaks $80,000](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-opens-higher-as-gold-nears-4700-and-bitcoin-breaks-80000/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-opens-higher-as-gold-nears-4700-and-bitcoin-breaks-80000/) London stocks opened broadly higher on Tuesday, with gains spreading across blue chips, mid-caps and smaller companies. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,876, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.1% [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-opens-higher-as-gold-nears-4700-and-bitcoin-breaks-80000/) |\n| [Tekcapital’s Innovative Eyewear Lands 150-Store US Big-Box Retail Rollout](https://www.share-talk.com/tekcapitals-innovative-eyewear-lands-150-store-us-big-box-retail-rollout/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tekcapitals-innovative-eyewear-lands-150-store-us-big-box-retail-rollout/) Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Announces Expansion Into More than 150 Stores of One of the Largest Big Box Retailers in the United States Tekcapital plc (AIM: TEK) said portfolio company Innovative [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tekcapitals-innovative-eyewear-lands-150-store-us-big-box-retail-rollout/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Bitcoin Surges Above $80,000](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-bitcoin-surges-above-80000/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-bitcoin-surges-above-80000/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open modestly higher on Tuesday, with futures indicating a gain of around 18 points, or 0.2%, after the index closed Monday at 10,854.32. Markets [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-open-higher-as-bitcoin-surges-above-80000/) |\n| [Sunrise Resources Targets Deeper Gold Potential at Nevada’s Newark Project](https://www.share-talk.com/sunrise-resources-targets-deeper-gold-potential-at-nevadas-newark-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sunrise-resources-targets-deeper-gold-potential-at-nevadas-newark-project/) Sunrise Resources plc (AIM: SRES) has highlighted the exploration potential of its 100%-owned Newark Gold Project in Nevada, as the company increases its focus on precious and base metals following [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sunrise-resources-targets-deeper-gold-potential-at-nevadas-newark-project/) |\n| [Eco Atlantic outlines 225 million barrel Falklands exposure](https://www.share-talk.com/eco-atlantic-outlines-225-million-barrel-falklands-exposure/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/eco-atlantic-outlines-225-million-barrel-falklands-exposure/) Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd (AIM: ECO, TSX-V: EOG) has highlighted the growing scale of its partnership with Navitas Petroleum following updates covering exploration opportunities in the Falkland Islands [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/eco-atlantic-outlines-225-million-barrel-falklands-exposure/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Extends Gains as Diageo Rallies and Oil Prices Retreat](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-extends-gains-as-diageo-rallies-and-oil-prices-retreat/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-extends-gains-as-diageo-rallies-and-oil-prices-retreat/) The FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday, outperforming its major European counterparts as falling oil prices and easing bond yields helped support London equities. The blue-chip index gained 37.76 points, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-extends-gains-as-diageo-rallies-and-oil-prices-retreat/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 24th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-24th-august-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-24th-august-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-24th-august-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 24th August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-24th-august-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-24th-august-2026/) Strong momentum in gold prices continues with ETF inflows gaining pace MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Apollo Minerals (AON AU) – New “Veronique-Upper” zone extends drill target at [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-24th-august-2026/) |\n| [Union Jack Oil shareholders oust board in sweeping shake-up](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-shareholders-oust-board-in-sweeping-shake-up/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-shareholders-oust-board-in-sweeping-shake-up/) Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) has undergone a major boardroom overhaul after shareholders overwhelmingly backed all resolutions at a requisitioned general meeting. As a result, David Bramhill, Joseph O’Farrell [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/union-jack-oil-shareholders-oust-board-in-sweeping-shake-up/) |\n| [Rockhopper Plans Equity Raise as Second FPSO Accelerates Sea Lion Expansion](https://www.share-talk.com/rockhopper-plans-equity-raise-as-second-fpso-accelerates-sea-lion-expansion/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rockhopper-plans-equity-raise-as-second-fpso-accelerates-sea-lion-expansion/) Rockhopper Exploration (AIM: RKH) is planning an equity capital raising to fund its share of a second FPSO for the Sea Lion oil development in the Falkland Islands, as operator [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rockhopper-plans-equity-raise-as-second-fpso-accelerates-sea-lion-expansion/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: BTC, EDX, GEO, TAP, GEX, TRCS, MSI, ZPHR, CORA & HUI](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-btc-edx-geo-tap-gex-trcs-msi-zphr-cora-hui/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-btc-edx-geo-tap-gex-trcs-msi-zphr-cora-hui/) The Times: Britain’s economy has undergone a silent “productivity boom” in the past two years, according to new research by the Resolution Foundation — which suggests that official statistics have masked [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-btc-edx-geo-tap-gex-trcs-msi-zphr-cora-hui/) |\n| [EnergyPathways launches investor event series for MESH project](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-launches-investor-event-series-for-mesh-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-launches-investor-event-series-for-mesh-project/) Notice of Investor Events EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP), the energy transition company, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Ben Clube will be presenting at the Investor Summit in London on [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/energypathways-launches-investor-event-series-for-mesh-project/) |\n| [GEO Exploration Reports Exceptional 7.74 g/t Gold Result at Gorge Project](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-reports-exceptional-7-74-g-t-gold-result-at-gorge-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-reports-exceptional-7-74-g-t-gold-result-at-gorge-project/) GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has reported highly encouraging results from a trial soil geochemistry programme at its Gorge Project in Western Australia, including an exceptional peak assay of 7.74 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/geo-exploration-reports-exceptional-7-74-g-t-gold-result-at-gorge-project/) |\n| [Quantum Helium advances Sagebrush plans and identifies new drill targets](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-advances-sagebrush-plans-and-identifies-new-drill-targets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-advances-sagebrush-plans-and-identifies-new-drill-targets/) Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) is advancing plans for a larger stimulation and testing programme at its Sagebrush Project in Colorado, while identifying five additional drilling opportunities across and adjacent [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-advances-sagebrush-plans-and-identifies-new-drill-targets/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Set for Muted Open as Iran Risk and Bond Yields Offset Gold Strength](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-muted-open-as-iran-risk-and-bond-yields-offset-gold-strength/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-muted-open-as-iran-risk-and-bond-yields-offset-gold-strength/) The FTSE 100 is expected to open only marginally higher on Monday, with investors balancing elevated geopolitical risk, stubbornly high bond yields and mixed moves across commodity markets. London’s blue-chip [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-muted-open-as-iran-risk-and-bond-yields-offset-gold-strength/) |\n| [Tap Global targets UK’s largest income-generating crypto treasury](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-targets-uks-largest-income-generating-crypto-treasury/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-targets-uks-largest-income-generating-crypto-treasury/) Tap Global Group (AIM: TAP) has launched a new Digital Asset Income Strategy (DAIS), aiming to build what it describes as the UK’s largest income-generating digital asset treasury. Unlike conventional [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/tap-global-targets-uks-largest-income-generating-crypto-treasury/) |\n| [Orosur Mining: More Than a Bet on the Gold Price](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price/) Gold has returned firmly to investors’ attention after a sharp move higher in recent days, supported by renewed weakness in the US dollar and intervention in the Treasury market. On [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/orosur-mining-more-than-a-bet-on-the-gold-price/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 23rd August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-23rd-august-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-23rd-august-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-23rd-august-2026/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 23rd August 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-23rd-august-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-23rd-august-2026/) The FTSE 100 ended the week firmly higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index gained 68.40 points, or 0.6%, to 10,816.56, leaving it 0.6% higher for the week. 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London’s blue-chip index gained 68.40 points, or 0.6%, to 10,816.56, leaving it 0.6% higher for the week. The FTSE 250 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-small-cap-movers-shakers-saturday-22nd-august-2026/) |\n| [September drilling looms for Georgina Energy’s Hussar prospect](https://www.share-talk.com/september-drilling-looms-for-georgina-energys-hussar-prospect/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/september-drilling-looms-for-georgina-energys-hussar-prospect/) Something has changed in the way investors are looking at Georgina Energy (LON: GEX). 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The banking group [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hsbc-cuts-10-of-senior-bankers-in-biggest-cull-since-2010/) |\n| [HMRC revision puts 1.7 million more savers in tax net](https://www.share-talk.com/hmrc-revision-puts-1-7-million-more-savers-in-tax-net/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hmrc-revision-puts-1-7-million-more-savers-in-tax-net/) A record 4.5 million people are expected to pay income tax on their savings interest this year, according to revised HMRC estimates, around 1.7 million more than previously forecast. 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