{"id":133365,"title":"Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 8th March 2026","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-03-08T11:19:44+00:00","modified":"2026-03-08T12:18:17+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-8th-march-2026/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-8th-march-2026.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-8th-march-2026.json","category":"Blogs","categories":["Blogs","Share Talk Weekly Stock Market","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"tags":["Ajax","ALBA","ASTR","BCE","BMY","DGQ","ECR","EME","FCM","FTSE100","GEX","Gold","GSCU","HAMA","HEX","KAV","KOD","oil","PLSR","PREM","QBT","SML","SWC","SYN","UJO","VLRM","VULT","XTR"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sunday-8th-march-2026.webp?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"The [FTSE 100](https://www.share-talk.com/london-markets-slide-to-biggest-weekly-loss-in-almost-a-year/) recorded its sharpest weekly decline in eleven months. The benchmark index closed 129 points lower on the day at 10,284, a fall of 1.24%.\n\nOver the course of the week, the FTSE 100 has dropped 5.75%, marking its worst weekly performance since the week ending 4 April 2025, when market turbulence followed the “Liberation Day” tariffs introduced by Donald Trump.\n\n[Deutsche Bank](https://www.share-talk.com/2500-uk-energy-price-cap-in-july-deutsche-bank-has-warned/) warned that if oil prices remain around $100 a barrel and gas contract prices reach about 143p per therm, the UK energy price cap could climb to around £2,500 in July — a 52% increase from the current cap of £1,641.\n\n|   |\n| --- |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 8th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-8th-march-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-8th-march-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-8th-march-2026/) |\n| [First Class Metals plc, Repricing, Register Reset, and the 2026 Test](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-plc-repricing-register-reset-and-the-2026-test-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-plc-repricing-register-reset-and-the-2026-test-2/) First Class Metals plc (LSE: FCM), has entered a decisive phase in its development as a junior explorer. The recent sharp fall in the share price did not occur in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-plc-repricing-register-reset-and-the-2026-test-2/) |\n| [A Half-Century in the Making: Gold & Silver Reach Record Highs In 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/a-half-century-in-the-making-gold-silver-reach-record-highs-in-2026-2-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/a-half-century-in-the-making-gold-silver-reach-record-highs-in-2026-2-2/) Unlike equities or bonds, precious metals do not respond directly to earnings growth or yield expectations. Gold & Silver respond to credibility, particularly trust in currencies and policymakers. When gold [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/a-half-century-in-the-making-gold-silver-reach-record-highs-in-2026-2-2/) |\n| [Crude climbs sharply on fears of supply disruption from Iran conflict](https://www.share-talk.com/crude-climbs-sharply-on-fears-of-supply-disruption-from-iran-conflict/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/crude-climbs-sharply-on-fears-of-supply-disruption-from-iran-conflict/) Oil prices surged above $93 per barrel after fresh warnings that the conflict involving Iran could disrupt energy exports from the Gulf, raising fears of a new global inflation shock. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/crude-climbs-sharply-on-fears-of-supply-disruption-from-iran-conflict/) |\n| [Understanding Market Capitalisation](https://www.share-talk.com/understanding-market-capitalisation/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/understanding-market-capitalisation/) Market capitalisation—often shortened to “market cap”—is one of the most frequently cited metrics in equity markets. Investors use it to classify companies, compare opportunities, assess risk, and construct portfolios. Yet [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/understanding-market-capitalisation/) |\n| [£60m cash and gold bar incident heightens Ukraine–Hungary tensions](https://www.share-talk.com/60m-cash-and-gold-bar-incident-heightens-ukraine-hungary-tensions/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/60m-cash-and-gold-bar-incident-heightens-ukraine-hungary-tensions/) A significant diplomatic and financial crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Hungary following the detention of seven Ukrainian bank employees by Hungarian authorities on 5 March 2026. The incident centres [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/60m-cash-and-gold-bar-incident-heightens-ukraine-hungary-tensions/) |\n| [£2,500 UK energy price cap in July, Deutsche Bank has warned.](https://www.share-talk.com/2500-uk-energy-price-cap-in-july-deutsche-bank-has-warned/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/2500-uk-energy-price-cap-in-july-deutsche-bank-has-warned/) A prolonged surge in energy prices could push Britain’s household energy costs sharply higher, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank. The bank warned that if oil prices remain around $100 [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/2500-uk-energy-price-cap-in-july-deutsche-bank-has-warned/) |\n| [London markets slide to biggest weekly loss in almost a year](https://www.share-talk.com/london-markets-slide-to-biggest-weekly-loss-in-almost-a-year/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/london-markets-slide-to-biggest-weekly-loss-in-almost-a-year/) The FTSE 100 recorded its sharpest weekly decline in eleven months as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The benchmark index closed 129 points lower [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/london-markets-slide-to-biggest-weekly-loss-in-almost-a-year/) |\n| [Life Insurance Grace Periods: What Beneficiaries Should Know](https://www.share-talk.com/life-insurance-grace-periods-what-beneficiaries-should-know/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/life-insurance-grace-periods-what-beneficiaries-should-know/) Life insurance should feel straightforward. Premiums get paid, the policy stays active, and a death benefit arrives when a family needs it most. However, real life is messy. People miss [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/life-insurance-grace-periods-what-beneficiaries-should-know/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 6th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-6th-march-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-6th-march-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-6th-march-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: ASTR, QBT, NFM, ALBA, AMOI, SYN, KAV, BCE, HREE & HEX](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-astr-qbt-nfm-alba-amoi-syn-kav-bce-hree-hex/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-astr-qbt-nfm-alba-amoi-syn-kav-bce-hree-hex/) Astrid Intelligence PLC (AQSE: ASTR) announced the launch of Astrid Vault, a new on-chain platform designed with the aim of   improving liquidity and stability across the Bittensor AI network. Author @ZaksTradersCafe [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-astr-qbt-nfm-alba-amoi-syn-kav-bce-hree-hex/) |\n| [Could the price of a barrel of oil hit more than $150](https://www.share-talk.com/could-the-price-of-a-barrel-of-oil-hit-more-than-150/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/could-the-price-of-a-barrel-of-oil-hit-more-than-150/) Saad al-Kaabi has warned that the escalating conflict involving Iran could trigger a global energy crisis capable of “bringing down the economies of the world”. The Qatari energy minister said [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/could-the-price-of-a-barrel-of-oil-hit-more-than-150/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Friday 6th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-6th-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-6th-march-2026/) Gold edges lower as market continues to weigh Iran implications MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Kavango Resources* (KAV LN) – Placings raise US$8.4m at ~1p/s New Found [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-friday-6th-march-2026/) |\n| [What Is Leverage in Trading and How Does It Work?](https://www.share-talk.com/what-is-leverage-in-trading-and-how-does-it-work/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-is-leverage-in-trading-and-how-does-it-work/) One of the most effective tools for a trader is leverage. It enables one to capture a larger market share with relatively little money. Traders can leverage or enhance their [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-is-leverage-in-trading-and-how-does-it-work/) |\n| [Quantum Blockchain (AIM: QBT) takes delivery of first Bitcoin mining rig](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-blockchain-aim-qbt-takes-delivery-of-first-bitcoin-mining-rig/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-blockchain-aim-qbt-takes-delivery-of-first-bitcoin-mining-rig/) Quantum Blockchain Technologies Plc (AIM: QBT) has taken delivery of its first Bitcoin mining rig from an ASIC manufacturer, along with a Mining Development Kit, allowing its research and development [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-blockchain-aim-qbt-takes-delivery-of-first-bitcoin-mining-rig/) |\n| [Oil & Gas Prices Edged Higher Again In Early Trading](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-gas-prices-edged-higher-again-in-early-trading/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-gas-prices-edged-higher-again-in-early-trading/) Oil prices are heading for their largest monthly rise in four years, raising concerns that a fresh surge in energy costs could reignite inflation and weigh on global economic growth. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/oil-gas-prices-edged-higher-again-in-early-trading/) |\n| [Xtract Resources plc (AIM: XTR) Wildstone towards production on antimonylicences](https://www.share-talk.com/xtract-resources-plc-aim-xtr-wildstone-towards-production-on-antimonylicences/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/xtract-resources-plc-aim-xtr-wildstone-towards-production-on-antimonylicences/)      Wildstone moves towards production on antimony licences  The Board of Xtract Resources Plc is pleased to provide an update on work completed on the Amghas and Ighoud antimony [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/xtract-resources-plc-aim-xtr-wildstone-towards-production-on-antimonylicences/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Friday 6th Match 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-6th-match-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-6th-match-2026/) Global stock markets weakened as a renewed spike in energy prices unsettled investors. The price of Brent crude surged 4.93% to above $85 a barrel before easing overnight by more [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-friday-6th-match-2026/) |\n| [Helix Exploration PLC (AIM: HEX, OTCQB: HEXFF) Helix Expands Rudyard Leasehold](https://www.share-talk.com/helix-exploration-plc-aim-hex-otcqb-hexff-helix-expands-rudyard-leasehold/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/helix-exploration-plc-aim-hex-otcqb-hexff-helix-expands-rudyard-leasehold/) Dominant Leasehold Over Core of Proven Helium Structure Approaches 8,000 Acres Helix Exploration PLC (AIM: HEX, OTCQB: HEXFF), the helium exploration and development company advancing the Rudyard Helium Project (“Rudyard”) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/helix-exploration-plc-aim-hex-otcqb-hexff-helix-expands-rudyard-leasehold/) |\n| [Vault Ventures PLC (AQSE: VULT) Shares Commence Trading on U.S. OTCQB Market](https://www.share-talk.com/vault-ventures-plc-aqse-vult-shares-commence-trading-on-u-s-otcqb-market/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/vault-ventures-plc-aqse-vult-shares-commence-trading-on-u-s-otcqb-market/) Vault Ventures Shares Commence Trading on U.S. OTCQB Market Vault Ventures PLC (AQSE: VULT) is pleased to announce that its ordinary shares have commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/vault-ventures-plc-aqse-vult-shares-commence-trading-on-u-s-otcqb-market/) |\n| [FTSE 100 futures point to 0.5% rise at Friday open](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-futures-point-to-0-5-rise-at-friday-open/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-futures-point-to-0-5-rise-at-friday-open/) London stocks were set to open higher on Friday, bringing a volatile week of Middle East airstrikes and shifting market sentiment to a close. Futures suggest the FTSE 100 will [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-futures-point-to-0-5-rise-at-friday-open/) |\n| [New Investor Q&A with Great Southern Copper CEO Sam Garrett](https://www.share-talk.com/new-investor-qa-with-great-southern-copper-ceo-sam-garrett/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/new-investor-qa-with-great-southern-copper-ceo-sam-garrett/) In this extended Townhall Q&A, CEO Sam Garrett reflects on a breakthrough year for Great Southern Copper, outlining how the company delivered two drill discoveries at Cerro Negro and Viuda [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/new-investor-qa-with-great-southern-copper-ceo-sam-garrett/) |\n| [Moscow threatens to cut Europe’s gas supply](https://www.share-talk.com/moscow-threatens-to-cut-europes-gas-supply/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/moscow-threatens-to-cut-europes-gas-supply/) Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could redirect its gas exports away from Europe as the conflict in the Middle East drives energy prices higher. Speaking on state television, the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/moscow-threatens-to-cut-europes-gas-supply/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 5th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-5th-march-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-5th-march-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-thursday-5th-march-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Thursday 5th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-5th-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-5th-march-2026/) Copper edges lower as China reduces growth expectations MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Boss Energy (BOE AU) – Honeymoon quarterly production hit by heavy rainfall ECR Minerals [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-thursday-5th-march-2026/) |\n| [Wizz Air Warning Triggers Sector Downturn Amid Middle East Uncertainty](https://www.share-talk.com/wizz-air-warning-triggers-sector-downturn-amid-middle-east-uncertainty/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/wizz-air-warning-triggers-sector-downturn-amid-middle-east-uncertainty/) Budget airline Wizz Air Holdings PLC has issued a significant profit warning that has reverberated across the aviation sector, citing ongoing disruption from Middle East geopolitical tensions. The warning represents [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/wizz-air-warning-triggers-sector-downturn-amid-middle-east-uncertainty/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: XSG, BMY, SBDS, BTC, IHC, SML, QHE, IHC, SML, QHE & ZEN](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-xsg-bmy-sbds-btc-ihc-sml-qhe-ihc-sml-qhe-zen/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-xsg-bmy-sbds-btc-ihc-sml-qhe-ihc-sml-qhe-zen/) Xeros Technology Group plc (XSG), the creator of technologies that reduce the impact of clothing on the planet, announced that its XF3 manufacturing partner Donlim, has received a Purchase Order from [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-xsg-bmy-sbds-btc-ihc-sml-qhe-ihc-sml-qhe-zen/) |\n| [Qatar’s Sizable Helium Share Spotlights Concentration Risk As Iran War And Hormuz Tensions Escalate](https://www.share-talk.com/qatars-sizable-helium-share-spotlights-concentration-risk-as-iran-war-and-hormuz-tensions-escalate/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/qatars-sizable-helium-share-spotlights-concentration-risk-as-iran-war-and-hormuz-tensions-escalate/) This week’s escalation around Iran has quickly moved beyond geopolitics and into the plumbing of global trade. Early signals suggest markets are pricing in a scenario where the Strait of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/qatars-sizable-helium-share-spotlights-concentration-risk-as-iran-war-and-hormuz-tensions-escalate/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Thursday 5th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-5th-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-5th-march-2026/) Asian equities rebounded strongly after three days of heavy selling triggered by the escalating war in the Middle East. South Korea led the recovery, with the KOSPI surging as much [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-thursday-5th-march-2026/) |\n| [Strategic Minerals plc (AIM: SML) Redmoor – Ultra-High-Grade Drill Results](https://www.share-talk.com/strategic-minerals-plc-aim-sml-redmoor-ultra-high-grade-drill-results/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/strategic-minerals-plc-aim-sml-redmoor-ultra-high-grade-drill-results/) Redmoor – Ultra-High-Grade Drill Results  Results from CRD039 include ultra-high-grade tungsten at 18.96% WO3 Tungsten equivalent grade of 22.09% WO3.Eq over 0.6 m within the high-priority section of the previously untested Exploration [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/strategic-minerals-plc-aim-sml-redmoor-ultra-high-grade-drill-results/) |\n| [ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) Financial Results for Year Ended 30 September 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-financial-results-for-year-ended-30-september-2025/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-financial-results-for-year-ended-30-september-2025/) Audited Financial Results for Year Ended 30 September 2025 Annual Report Notice of AGM ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-financial-results-for-year-ended-30-september-2025/) |\n| [Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) Sagebrush operatorship finalised. Test to commence](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-operatorship-finalised-test-to-commence/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-operatorship-finalised-test-to-commence/) BIA Approves Sagebrush Assignment Extended Production Test at Sagebrush-1 to commence as soon as operatorship is finalised Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Bureau [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/quantum-helium-limited-aim-qhe-sagebrush-operatorship-finalised-test-to-commence/) |\n| [FTSE 100 Poised for Cautious Opening as Middle East Tensions Persist](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-poised-for-cautious-opening-as-middle-east-tensions-persist/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-poised-for-cautious-opening-as-middle-east-tensions-persist/) The FTSE 100 is positioned to open marginally lower on Thursday, 5 March 2026, as investors navigate ongoing geopolitical tensions and a calendar laden with significant economic releases. The index [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-poised-for-cautious-opening-as-middle-east-tensions-persist/) |\n| [Markets wrap – Wednesday 4th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/markets-wrap-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/markets-wrap-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) Oil prices edged higher as markets continued to react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude rose 0.45% to $81.77 a barrel, while European gas futures fell 8%, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/markets-wrap-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) |\n| [The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC \\| OTCQB: TSWCF \\| FRA: 3M8) FTSE UK Index Series Inclusion](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-lse-swc-otcqb-tswcf-fra-3m8-ftse-uk-index-series-inclusion/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-lse-swc-otcqb-tswcf-fra-3m8-ftse-uk-index-series-inclusion/) The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC \\| OTCQB: TSWCF \\| FRA: 3M8) is pleased to announce that, following the latest FTSE Russell Quarterly Review, the Company will be included in the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/the-smarter-web-company-lse-swc-otcqb-tswcf-fra-3m8-ftse-uk-index-series-inclusion/) |\n| [Solana’s High-Throughput Architecture Powers The Cities Of Tomorrow](https://www.share-talk.com/solanas-high-throughput-architecture-powers-the-cities-of-tomorrow/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/solanas-high-throughput-architecture-powers-the-cities-of-tomorrow/) Cities are prime examples of complex systems shaped by intricate dynamics driven by human and environmental forces, yet many remain dependent on centralized data systems that struggle to keep pace [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/solanas-high-throughput-architecture-powers-the-cities-of-tomorrow/) |\n| [Premier African Minerals Ltd confirmed arrival of new spodumene flotation plant](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-ltd-confirmed-arrival-of-new-spodumene-flotation-plant/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-ltd-confirmed-arrival-of-new-spodumene-flotation-plant/) Zulu Lithium New Flotation Plant Premier African Minerals Limited (“Premier” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that the new spodumene flotation plant for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project (“Zulu”) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-ltd-confirmed-arrival-of-new-spodumene-flotation-plant/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 4th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-4th-march-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-4th-march-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Wednesday 4th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) Copper climbs as market evaluates impact on sulfuric acid supply following Gulf disruption MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Brightstar Resources (BTR AU) – $120m debt funding package [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) |\n| [Iran warns ships as it claims control of Hormuz oil chokepoint](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-warns-ships-as-it-claims-control-of-hormuz-oil-chokepoint/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-warns-ships-as-it-claims-control-of-hormuz-oil-chokepoint/) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed it now has “complete control” over the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor for global energy supplies. Tehran warned that any vessel [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/iran-warns-ships-as-it-claims-control-of-hormuz-oil-chokepoint/) |\n| [Georgina Energy Plc (LON: GEX) Hussar EP513 Drill Preparations Update](https://www.share-talk.com/georgina-energy-plc-lon-gex-hussar-ep513-drill-preparations-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/georgina-energy-plc-lon-gex-hussar-ep513-drill-preparations-update/) Georgina Energy Plc, GEX.L is pleased to provide the following update, having received formal proposals after the issuing of RFQs (Request for Quotation) for an appropriate drilling rig, water well drilling rig, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/georgina-energy-plc-lon-gex-hussar-ep513-drill-preparations-update/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AJAX, ASTR, VLRM, GEX, MTRO, SRT, PLSR, MWE & MILA](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ajax-astr-vlrm-gex-mtro-srt-plsr-mwe-mila/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ajax-astr-vlrm-gex-mtro-srt-plsr-mwe-mila/) Ajax [AQSE: AJAX], the natural resources investment company, announced that it has commenced negotiations with two potential buyers  for the divestment of the Company’s entire interest in the Eureka Gold and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ajax-astr-vlrm-gex-mtro-srt-plsr-mwe-mila/) |\n| [Geopolitical Escalation and Nuclear Diplomacy Collapse: Analysing the US Iran Crisis of 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/geopolitical-escalation-and-nuclear-diplomacy-collapse-analysing-the-us-iran-crisis-of-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/geopolitical-escalation-and-nuclear-diplomacy-collapse-analysing-the-us-iran-crisis-of-2026/) The collapse of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran in February 2026 represents a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions with profound implications for global markets, energy security, and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/geopolitical-escalation-and-nuclear-diplomacy-collapse-analysing-the-us-iran-crisis-of-2026/) |\n| [Ajax (AQSE: AJAX) Potential Divestment of the Eureka Project & Operational Update](https://www.share-talk.com/ajax-aqse-ajax-potential-divestment-of-the-eureka-project-operational-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ajax-aqse-ajax-potential-divestment-of-the-eureka-project-operational-update/) Ajax [AQSE: AJAX], the natural resources investment company, is pleased to announce that it has commenced negotiations with two potential buyers (the “Potential Buyers”) for the divestment of the Company’s entire [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ajax-aqse-ajax-potential-divestment-of-the-eureka-project-operational-update/) |\n| [FTSE 100 futures signal bounce despite escalating Middle East conflict](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-futures-signal-bounce-despite-escalating-middle-east-conflict/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-futures-signal-bounce-despite-escalating-middle-east-conflict/) London stocks were expected to rebound slightly on Wednesday as investors prepared for a busy round of final purchasing managers’ index releases, while tensions in the Middle East continued to [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-futures-signal-bounce-despite-escalating-middle-east-conflict/) |\n| [Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM) OTCQB Approval – Access to US Capital Markets](https://www.share-talk.com/valereum-plc-aqse-vlrm-otcqb-approval-access-to-us-capital-markets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/valereum-plc-aqse-vlrm-otcqb-approval-access-to-us-capital-markets/) Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM), a company aiming to become the global market leader in the rapidly developing tokenised digital markets sector, is pleased to announce that its ordinary shares have [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/valereum-plc-aqse-vlrm-otcqb-approval-access-to-us-capital-markets/) |\n| [Pulsar Helium Inc. – Pressurized Gas Encounter at Jetstream #7](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-pressurized-gas-encounter-at-jetstream-7/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-pressurized-gas-encounter-at-jetstream-7/) PULSAR HELIUM REPORTS PRESSURIZED GAS ENCOUNTER AT JETSTREAM #7 AT THE TOPAZ HELIUM PROJECT, USA Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/pulsar-helium-inc-pressurized-gas-encounter-at-jetstream-7/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Wednesday 4th March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) Asian markets plunged as investor panic spread across global equities, with South Korean stocks leading the regional sell-off. South Korea’s KOSPI slumped more than 12%, after already losing over 7% [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-wednesday-4th-march-2026/) |\n| [UK bank shares tumble – The FTSE 100 narrowly avoided a 300-point slide](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-bank-shares-tumble-the-ftse-100-narrowly-avoided-a-300-point-slide/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-bank-shares-tumble-the-ftse-100-narrowly-avoided-a-300-point-slide/) The FTSE 100 narrowly avoided a 300-point slide on Tuesday, but still fell 2.75% to slip back below the 10,500 mark — effectively returning the benchmark to levels seen a [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/uk-bank-shares-tumble-the-ftse-100-narrowly-avoided-a-300-point-slide/) |\n| [Structured Forex Algorithms and Consistent Risk Management](https://www.share-talk.com/structured-forex-algorithms-and-consistent-risk-management/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/structured-forex-algorithms-and-consistent-risk-management/) The forex market can be full of opportunities but it is often volatile. With this volatility, it can be desperately hard to stay within a structure and be consistent. This [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/structured-forex-algorithms-and-consistent-risk-management/) |\n| [Airlines suspend global routes as Middle East airspace closes](https://www.share-talk.com/airlines-suspend-global-routes-as-middle-east-airspace-closes/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/airlines-suspend-global-routes-as-middle-east-airspace-closes/) Airlines worldwide continue to suspend services as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran intensifies, triggering widespread disruption across global aviation. More than 12,300 flights have been cancelled since [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/airlines-suspend-global-routes-as-middle-east-airspace-closes/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 3rd March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-3rd-march-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-3rd-march-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-tuesday-3rd-march-2026/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Tuesday 3rd March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-3rd-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-3rd-march-2026/) Gold pares gains as traders take profits despite Iran escalation MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Central Asia Metals* (CAML LN) – Sasa MRE reflects revisions to mine [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-tuesday-3rd-march-2026/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: STX, INSG, HAMA, SEI, FRES, HEX, EME, IGG, RCP, KLR & SNX](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-stx-insg-hama-sei-fres-hex-eme-igg-rcp-klr-snx/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-stx-insg-hama-sei-fres-hex-eme-igg-rcp-klr-snx/) Shield Therapeutics plc (STX), a commercial stage pharmaceutical company specialising in iron deficiency, announced the filing, and acceptance by the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (‘NMPA’), of a Marketing Authorisation [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-stx-insg-hama-sei-fres-hex-eme-igg-rcp-klr-snx/) |\n| [Empyrean Energy PLC (AIM: EME) Final Investment Decision Approved for Mako Gas Project](https://www.share-talk.com/empyrean-energy-plc-aim-eme-final-investment-decision-approved-for-mako-gas-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/empyrean-energy-plc-aim-eme-final-investment-decision-approved-for-mako-gas-project/) Empyrean Energy plc, the oil and gas exploration and development company with interests in Australia, Indonesia, and the United States refers to the announcement by Conrad Asia Energy Ltd  (ASX: CRD) [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/empyrean-energy-plc-aim-eme-final-investment-decision-approved-for-mako-gas-project/) |\n| [Mendell Helium: Two New Helium Wells & AIM Listing](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-two-new-helium-wells-aim-listing/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-two-new-helium-wells-aim-listing/) In this interview, CEO Nick Tulloch discusses Mendell Helium’s operational progress at Rost, plans to drill a second twin well with wider casing, and optionality around drilling at Enlow in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-two-new-helium-wells-aim-listing/) |\n| [Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD) Commencement of arbitration](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-commencement-of-arbitration/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-commencement-of-arbitration/) Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD), the West African lithium producer, mineral exploration and development company, announces the commencement of arbitration proceedings regarding a claim by Kodal Mining UK Limited (“KMUK”) for indemnification [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/kodal-minerals-aim-kod-commencement-of-arbitration/) |\n| [Hamak Strategy Ltd (LON: HAMA) Positive Due Diligence completed on Akoko Project](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-ltd-lon-hama-positive-due-diligence-completed-on-akoko-project/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-ltd-lon-hama-positive-due-diligence-completed-on-akoko-project/) Positive Due Diligence completed on Akoko Gold Project in Ghana Further to the announcement of 3 December 2026, Hamak Strategy Limited (LON: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) a company combining traditional gold [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hamak-strategy-ltd-lon-hama-positive-due-diligence-completed-on-akoko-project/) |\n| [FTSE 100 set for weaker open as oil and gold surge on geopolitical strain](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-weaker-open-as-oil-and-gold-surge-on-geopolitical-strain/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-weaker-open-as-oil-and-gold-surge-on-geopolitical-strain/) London equities were poised for a weaker start on Tuesday as elevated oil and gold prices reflected persistent geopolitical strain. Futures suggest the FTSE 100 will open 62 points, or [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-for-weaker-open-as-oil-and-gold-surge-on-geopolitical-strain/) |\n| [Worthy Stock Options for Your Business in 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/worthy-stock-options-for-your-business-in-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/worthy-stock-options-for-your-business-in-2026/) If your business is looking for a smart way to strengthen its financial position while driving long-term growth, stocks are a strong option. While not a traditional income stream for [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/worthy-stock-options-for-your-business-in-2026/) |\n| [Premier African Minerals says spodumene flotation plant due on site](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-says-spodumene-flotation-plant-due-on-site/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-says-spodumene-flotation-plant-due-on-site/) Zulu Lithium New Flotation Plant – update on delivery and installation date Comment on recent announcement on lithium exports in Zimbabwe Premier African Minerals Limited is pleased to provide the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/premier-african-minerals-says-spodumene-flotation-plant-due-on-site/) |\n| [Qatar LNG suspension drives sharpest gas price spike since 2022](https://www.share-talk.com/qatar-lng-suspension-drives-sharpest-gas-price-spike-since-2022/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/qatar-lng-suspension-drives-sharpest-gas-price-spike-since-2022/) Gas prices recorded their sharpest rise since the start of the Ukraine war after Qatar suspended liquefied natural gas production in the wake of an Iranian attack. European wholesale prices [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/qatar-lng-suspension-drives-sharpest-gas-price-spike-since-2022/) |\n| [Bitcoin Withdrawals Spike in Iran Minutes After US-Israel Strikes](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-withdrawals-spike-in-iran-minutes-after-us-israel-strikes/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-withdrawals-spike-in-iran-minutes-after-us-israel-strikes/) Millions of dollars in cryptocurrency were withdrawn from Iran’s largest Bitcoin exchange within minutes of the US-Israeli strikes, as users moved swiftly to safeguard their holdings, according to analysts. Blockchain [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/bitcoin-withdrawals-spike-in-iran-minutes-after-us-israel-strikes/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Monday 2nd March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-2nd-march-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-2nd-march-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-monday-2nd-march-2026/) |\n| [Private portfolios, public networks: Tightening up your email security](https://www.share-talk.com/private-portfolios-public-networks-tightening-up-your-email-security/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/private-portfolios-public-networks-tightening-up-your-email-security/) There’s a particular category of risk that active investors tend to overlook, and it has nothing to do with earnings surprises, sector rotations or geopolitical sentiment. It sits quietly in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/private-portfolios-public-networks-tightening-up-your-email-security/) |\n| [SP Angel -Today’s Market View, Monday 2nd March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-2nd-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-2nd-march-2026/) Gold rallies as investors turn to safe havens following US-Iran escalation as US dollar strengthens MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Blue Moon Metals (MOON CN) – Acquisition [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/sp-angel-todays-market-view-monday-2nd-march-2026/) |\n| [Delta Gold Technologies (AQSE: DGQ) Phase II Research Funding Advanced Early to the University of Toronto](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-aqse-dgq-phase-ii-research-funding-advanced-early-to-the-university-of-toronto/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-aqse-dgq-phase-ii-research-funding-advanced-early-to-the-university-of-toronto/) Delta Gold Technologies PLC (Aquis: DGQ /OTC:DGQTF), a technology company developing intellectual property in the quantum computing (“QC”) space, is pleased to announce that it has agreed with the University [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/delta-gold-technologies-aqse-dgq-phase-ii-research-funding-advanced-early-to-the-university-of-toronto/) |\n| [RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: AJAX, PHE, AXL, CMET, GLR, STAK, DGQ, VULT, SBTX, ECO, ACG, GELN, SYS1, TSTL, SALT, FMET, REE & HREE](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ajax-phe-axl-cmet-glr-stak-dgq-vult-sbtx-eco-acg-geln-sys1-tstl-salt-fmet-ree-hree/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ajax-phe-axl-cmet-glr-stak-dgq-vult-sbtx-eco-acg-geln-sys1-tstl-salt-fmet-ree-hree/) The Times: Oil prices briefly topped $82 a barrel in overnight trading in Asia after President Trump vowed to keep striking the Iranian leadership for days to come, telling the country’s [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/rns-hotlist-with-zak-mir-ajax-phe-axl-cmet-glr-stak-dgq-vult-sbtx-eco-acg-geln-sys1-tstl-salt-fmet-ree-hree/) |\n| [Insider Trading Concerns Emerge as Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Scrutiny Following Iran Strike Bets](https://www.share-talk.com/insider-trading-concerns-emerge-as-prediction-markets-face-regulatory-scrutiny-following-iran-strike-bets/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/insider-trading-concerns-emerge-as-prediction-markets-face-regulatory-scrutiny-following-iran-strike-bets/) Prediction markets have become the subject of intense regulatory scrutiny following allegations that individuals with access to privileged government information profited substantially from cryptocurrency-based betting platforms ahead of military action. [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/insider-trading-concerns-emerge-as-prediction-markets-face-regulatory-scrutiny-following-iran-strike-bets/) |\n| [What happened overnight – Monday 2nd March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-2nd-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-2nd-march-2026/) Oil prices jumped sharply while global equities retreated after Donald Trump cautioned that the Middle East conflict could continue for at least another month. Brent crude leapt as much as [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/what-happened-overnight-monday-2nd-march-2026/) |\n| [First Class Metals PLC First (LON: FCM) Sunbeam Property Drilling Update](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-plc-first-lon-fcm-sunbeam-property-drilling-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-plc-first-lon-fcm-sunbeam-property-drilling-update/) First Class Metals PLC, the UK-listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to provide a drilling update for drilling [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/first-class-metals-plc-first-lon-fcm-sunbeam-property-drilling-update/) |\n| [Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET) Multi-element analysis & pilot plant update](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-multi-element-analysis-pilot-plant-update/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-multi-element-analysis-pilot-plant-update/) Fulcrum reports multi-element analysis at Sylvanite and updates on pilot plant Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide free technology to recover precious and [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/fulcrum-metals-plc-aim-fmet-multi-element-analysis-pilot-plant-update/) |\n| [Mendell Helium (AQSE: MDH) Operations update & Update on move to AIM](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqse-mdh-operations-update-update-on-move-to-aim/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqse-mdh-operations-update-update-on-move-to-aim/) Mendell Helium is pleased to announce an update on its proposed strategy for the development of further production wells proximate to M3 Helium Corporation’s (“M3 Helium”) Rost 1-26 well (“Rost”) in [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/mendell-helium-aqse-mdh-operations-update-update-on-move-to-aim/) |\n| [ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR) Award of Tambo South tenement](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-award-of-tambo-south-tenement/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-award-of-tambo-south-tenement/) ECR Minerals plc (AIM: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Exploration Licence EL007486 (“EL007486” or the “Tambo [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aim-ecr-award-of-tambo-south-tenement/) |\n| [Hapag-Lloyd pauses tanker sailings amid Strait of Hormuz tensions](https://www.share-talk.com/hapag-lloyd-pauses-tanker-sailings-amid-strait-of-hormuz-tensions/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/hapag-lloyd-pauses-tanker-sailings-amid-strait-of-hormuz-tensions/) Global shipping group Hapag-Lloyd has suspended all tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments. The [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/hapag-lloyd-pauses-tanker-sailings-amid-strait-of-hormuz-tensions/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Weekend Edition, Sunday 1st March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-1st-march-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-1st-march-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-weekend-edition-sunday-1st-march-2026/) |\n| [Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 1st March 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-1st-march-2025/) [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-1st-march-2025/) Trump Does Not Do A TACO Author @ZaksTradersCafe It was generally announced that strikes on Iran were supposed to happen on Thursday. But instead there was a delay of some [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-the-week-in-small-caps-sunday-1st-march-2025/) |\n| [OPEC moves to steady crude as prices threaten $100 per barrel](https://www.share-talk.com/opec-moves-to-steady-crude-as-prices-threaten-100-per-barrel/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/opec-moves-to-steady-crude-as-prices-threaten-100-per-barrel/) Oil-producing nations are preparing to increase crude output in an effort to prevent prices from surging amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. OPEC is scheduled to meet on Sunday [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/opec-moves-to-steady-crude-as-prices-threaten-100-per-barrel/) |\n| [Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 1st March 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-1st-march-2026/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-1st-march-2026/) The FTSE 100 advanced 43 points to 10,890 on Friday, holding firm even as US markets came under heavy pressure. Across the Atlantic, Wall Street opened sharply lower, with the [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/share-talk-weekly-stock-market-news-review-sunday-1st-march-2026/) |\n| [US and Israel launch military strikes in Iran as “major combat operations” begin](https://www.share-talk.com/us-and-israel-launch-military-strikes-in-iran-as-major-combat-operations-begin/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/us-and-israel-launch-military-strikes-in-iran-as-major-combat-operations-begin/) In a video posted on Truth Social, Donald Trump said the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations” in Iran. He stated that the objective of [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/us-and-israel-launch-military-strikes-in-iran-as-major-combat-operations-begin/) |\n| [Guardian Metal Resources: A Decade in the Making, A Development Story Emerging](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-resources-a-decade-in-the-making-a-development-story-emerging-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-resources-a-decade-in-the-making-a-development-story-emerging-2/) Guardian Metal Resources (AIM: GMET, OTCQX: GMTLF) did not emerge overnight as a 285.00p AIM success story. In its earliest days on AIM, the shares traded around 7.5p, a level [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/guardian-metal-resources-a-decade-in-the-making-a-development-story-emerging-2/) |\n| [When Commodities Meets War: What a US Strike on Iran Could Mean for Markets](https://www.share-talk.com/when-commodities-meets-war-what-a-us-strike-on-iran-could-mean-for-markets-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/when-commodities-meets-war-what-a-us-strike-on-iran-could-mean-for-markets-2/) The current US and Iran situation is not a vague background worry, it has a live diplomatic timetable and a very visible military risk premium that comes in and out [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/when-commodities-meets-war-what-a-us-strike-on-iran-could-mean-for-markets-2/) |\n| [Stock Market Crash: The 1929 Warning That Looks Like 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/stock-market-crash-the-1929-warning-that-looks-like-2026-2-2-2-2/) [Article published at Share Talk – click here to read more](https://www.share-talk.com/stock-market-crash-the-1929-warning-that-looks-like-2026-2-2-2-2/) Every major financial collapse of the last century has followed the same five-stage sequence. It happened in 1929, 1987, 2000, and 2008. Today, those stages are visible again. For investors, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/stock-market-crash-the-1929-warning-that-looks-like-2026-2-2-2-2/) |\n| [Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Friday 27th February 2026](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-27th-february-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-27th-february-2026/) Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, [Read More…](https://www.share-talk.com/traders-cafe-with-zak-mir-bulletin-board-heroes-friday-27th-february-2026/) |"}