Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 30th August 2026

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

 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,

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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.

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

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.

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,

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

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

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,

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

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

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)

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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. The FTSE 250 advanced

Dog Days Of Summer Or Not Author @ZaksTradersCafe It should normally be the case, and it normally is, that the second half of August in the markets is as quiet

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. The FTSE 250

Something has changed in the way investors are looking at Georgina Energy (LON: GEX). In the middle of May, shares in the London Main Market-listed helium and hydrogen explorer were

Polymarket traders now see a better-than-even chance that Bitcoin will reach $80,000 before the end of August, after a powerful rally forced expectations to reprice sharply. The prediction market puts

HSBC has cut around one in 10 of its most senior bankers, marking the largest reduction in its top ranks since detailed disclosure records began in 2010. The banking group

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. Earlier

The FTSE 100 ended the week firmly higher on Friday, supported by stronger-than-expected UK private-sector activity and a surge in precious and industrial metal prices. London’s blue-chip index gained 68.40

Bitcoin jumped more than 8% to around $78,150 on Friday, putting the cryptocurrency on course for its strongest weekly gain since March 2024. The world’s largest digital asset reached an

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,