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Justin Waite runs the SharePickers Investment Club which employs a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange. Each potential investment undergoes comprehensive analysis and is evaluated against 15 crucial financial metrics. This fact-based, quantitative approach allows us to pinpoint high-potential growth businesses and deliver consistent results, bypassing the hype and focusing on the numbers. *****MY BOOK***** How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire - A 3 Step Strategy for Stock Market Success IS NOW ON SALE HERE !!!IF YOU BUY THE BOOK YOU CAN GET 25% OFF MEMBERSHIP TO THE SHAREPICKERS INVESTMENT CLUB!!! The book is £15.39 on Amazon you can get £49.75 back. HOW? If you buy a copy of the book, then like it enough to leave a 5 star rating & write a positive review, you can get yearly membership to the SharePickers Investment Club for just £149.25!!! THIS IS £2.87 WEEK OR THE EQUIVALENT TO HALF A PINT OF BEER! ONE FEEDS YOUR MIND THE OTHER FEEDS YOUR BELLY. —---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this podcast I cover the Microcap News to see if they’re good enough to be added to the MicroCap League. The UK's first MicroCap League where 100's of small businesses are analysed and scored in relation to their growth, value, health, efficiency, momentum & potential. The companies that score the highest are added to the MicroCap League and possess the best risk / reward profile. —---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you regularly listen to this podcast and enjoy its output please consider giving it a 5 star rating and review - that way more people will find it. Thank you.

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September 5, 2026Episode 298644 min

2986: September: The Worst Month For The Markets But Is It An Opportunity?

In this episode of Macro, Micro and Small Cap News , we examine historical September market weakness alongside a convergence of macroeconomic headwinds—from spiking sovereign bond yields to persistent inflation pressures and the spector of stagflation. We also look at Vanguard’s ultra-low-cost global ETF launch and dive into the operational turnaround at UK small-cap lender Funding Circle ahead of its interim results. Vanguard’s Disruptive Launch: Vanguard FTSE Global All-Cap UCITS ETF (VALL): Offering exposure to ~10,100 stocks across 48 markets with an Ongoing Charges Figure (OCF) of just 0.07%—less than a third of the classic index fund’s 0.23%. Assets under management have surged from under $50m at launch to $645m in just two weeks. A Macro Story: 3 Reasons the Markets Are Bearish: 1. September Seasonality & The Correlation Trap: The S&P 500 averages -1.1% in September with a win rate of only ~45% since 1928, marked by asymmetric tail-risk downside. High long-term correlation between the S&P 500 and UK indices (+0.60 to +0.80 with the FTSE 100; +0.50 to +0.70 with the FTSE 250) means US turbulence spills directly into UK portfolios. 2. The Sovereign Bond Sell-Off & Collapsing Equity Risk Premium: Benchmark 10-year yields across the US, UK, and Europe sit near pre-2008 highs, driven by heavy debt issuance, quantitative tightening, and revived term premiums. Higher risk-free rates pull capital from equities into fixed income and compress the Equity Risk Premium below 100 bps. 3. Sticky Inflation & The Stagflation Dilemma: Persistent services inflation and European natural gas spikes limit central banks’ flexibility. If rising yields curb growth while inflation holds firm, markets face a stagflation bind—exposing an economy where AI capex has generated roughly three-quarters of early 2026 US GDP growth. Company Worth Researching: Funding Circle (LSE: FCH): Strong HY 2026 trading update ahead of full interims on September 8: revenue up 50% to ~£138m, profit before tax surging to ~£23m, and an unrestricted cash balance of £136m. High cash generation from the core Term Loans segment funding rapid 71% transaction growth in FlexiPay and Card, alongside ongoing capital returns via a £25m share buyback program. ***** About The SharePickers Investment Club ***** The SharePickers Investment Club employs a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange. Each potential investment undergoes comprehensive analysis and is evaluated against 15 crucial financial metrics. This fact-based, quantitative approach allows us to pinpoint high-potential growth businesses and deliver consistent results, bypassing the hype and focusing on the numbers. Please visit www.sharepickers.com NOTHING IN THIS PODCAST OR ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH SHAREPICKERS.COM SHOULD BE REGARDED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE. IT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND / OR SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN FCA REGULATED FINANCIAL ADVISOR.

August 29, 2026Episode 298535 min

2985: Will 2027 Be the Year the AI Bubble Pops? | Plus 2 UK Small-Caps Worth Researching

In this episode of Macro, Micro and Small Cap News , we dissect Nvidia's latest earnings and break down why the massive AI capex cycle could lead to sharp earnings revisions by 2027–2028. PLUS Turning to UK equities, we evaluate two growth-focused small caps: AdvancedAdvT (ADVT) , led by Vin Murria OBE with a substantial cash pile and a 22.33% combined stake in M&C Saatchi; and Brave Bison (BBSN) , detailing their ongoing bid for System1 (SYS1) , strong organic momentum, and a 104% year-over-year revenue increase in recent interim results. Special Summer Offer: Get 40% off your annual Sharepickers Investment Club membership (down from £249 to £149). Use coupon code POD40 at checkout on Sharepickers.com before midnight on August 31, 2026. Key Topics Covered: Macro Deep Dive: The 5 Catalysts Threatening the AI Boom The 10:1 revenue gap between capex buildout and real software spend. Circular financing, private credit, and chip collateral risks. CommoditiSation of models ("cheap intelligence") and electric grid bottlenecks. The multi-year depreciation lag: Why hyperscalers (Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft) are turning into capital-intensive infrastructure utilities. Macro & Indices: UK Small-Cap Stock Research: AdvancedAdvT (LON: #ADVT): Serial entrepreneur Vin Murria OBE’s proven buy-and-build playbook, £96m+ net cash, and the strategic cross-holding in M&C Saatchi (LON: #SAA). Brave Bison (AIM: #BBSN): The high-stakes 28% cornerstone stake in System1 (AIM: #SYS1), disciplined M&A execution, and interim financial highlights (+104% revenue growth). ***** About The SharePickers Investment Club ***** The SharePickers Investment Club employs a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange. Each potential investment undergoes comprehensive analysis and is evaluated against 15 crucial financial metrics. This fact-based, quantitative approach allows us to pinpoint high-potential growth businesses and deliver consistent results, bypassing the hype and focusing on the numbers. Please visit www.sharepickers.com NOTHING IN THIS VIDEO OR ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH SHAREPICKERS.COM SHOULD BE REGARDED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE. IT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND / OR SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN FCA REGULATED FINANCIAL ADVISOR.

August 22, 2026Episode 298433 min

2984: If an AI Crash Happens, It Will Be 5x Worse Than Dot-Com Bubble Popping

If an AI Crash Happens, It Will Be 5x Worse Than Dot-Com Bubble Popping In this episode of Macro, Micro and Small Cap News, we examine two major macro developments pointing to aggressive financial engineering. First, US national debt crosses $40 trillion, pushing 30-year Treasury yields to near 20-year highs. We break down the US Treasury's bond buyback programme and why funding it with short-term T-bills introduces severe rollover risk into the financial system. Second, we analyze the AI earnings bubble and circular funding structures involving Nvidia, hyperscalers, and neocloud providers like CoreWeave. We explore what happens if commercial AI monetization continues to lag behind massive infrastructure capex. We also cover market movements in Gold and Bitcoin, followed by company research on UK-listed small caps: gaming publisher Everplay (EVPL) following the launch of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam , and SaaS provider Cerillion (CER). Special Summer Offer Get 40% off membership to the Sharepickers Investment Club with our Summer Special discount: Discount Code: POD40 (Capital letters, no spaces) Offer Price: £149 (reduced from £249) Expiry Date: 31st August 2026 How to Claim: Visit Sharepickers.com , scroll down to the checkout section, and enter POD40 in the "Have a Coupon" field. Show Notes Macro Story 1: US National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion Contextualizing $40 trillion: servicing costs exceeding $1 trillion annually and debt reaching roughly 120% of US GDP. Surging 30-year Treasury yields reaching ~5.3% and the impact on borrowing costs. US Treasury bond buyback expansion funded via short-term T-bills and the resulting rollover risk. Macro Story 2: The AI Earnings Bubble & Circular Deals The divergence between massive capex spend on data centers/GPUs and realized end-user software revenues. Hyperscaler cash flow pressures in the race for market dominance. Case study of circular vendor financing structures, accounting useful life vs. debt maturities, and index concentration risks. Market Movements: Commodities & Crypto Spiking bond yields driving Gold’s rally. Bitcoin price strength, short liquidations, and US administration commentary regarding digital asset purchases. Small-Cap Stock Research Everplay (EVPL): Early SteamDB concurrent user data and estimated gross unit sales for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam , alongside its importance to H2 2026 weighting. Cerillion (CER): Review of H1 performance, the £42.5m Omantel contract, an expanding back-order book (£56m+), £31m cash position with zero debt, and moving average technicals. About The SharePickers Investment Club The SharePickers Investment Club employs a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange. Each potential investment undergoes comprehensive analysis and is evaluated against 15 crucial financial metrics. This fact-based, quantitative approach allows us to pinpoint high-potential growth businesses and deliver consistent results, bypassing the hype and focusing strictly on the numbers. Learn more at www.sharepickers.com .

August 15, 2026Episode 298335 min

2983: Has This Game Developer Unleashed a Blockbuster Hit?

In this episode of Macro, Micro and Small Cap News for Saturday, 15th August 2026, we examine major macro developments and take a deep dive into UK-listed video game publisher Everplay Group plc (AIM: #EVPL) following the launch of their flagship title. Macro News & Market Round-up: Auto industry pressure on electric vehicle targets. US updates on tariffs and global trade routes. Wild swings in South Korea's KOSPI index driven by heavy semiconductor weightings. Frasers Group acquiring Harvey Nichols. NOAA's forecast regarding an intensifying Super El Niño event. Company in Focus: Everplay Group plc (AIM: #EVPL) Strong Launch Data: Reviewing real-time SteamDB metrics for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam , which hit 30,614 concurrent players on day one (+43% over the original game's peak) and reached #2 in Global Top Sellers. 100% Owned First-Party IP: Capturing full publisher net revenue without third-party royalty drag. 5 Investment Catalysts: Margin expansion from owned IP, multi-year DLC monetisation potential, normalizing development spend driving free cash flow, a robust balance sheet with £60m–£65m net cash, and an attractive valuation discount. Special Summer Discount: Reminder to use code POD40 at Sharepickers.com before 31st August 2026 for 40% off membership.

August 8, 2026Episode 298251 min

2982: Rebuilding UK Capital Markets and 3 Small Caps Worth Researching

In this episode of Macro, Micro and Small Cap News , we take a deep dive into UK market liquidity and outline a macro plan to fix wealth inequality while jump-starting domestic enterprise. Inspired by U.S. capital participation and newborn account models, we present a 10-point proposal to transform the Junior ISA (JISA) into a public-private wealth engine. Plus, an extended summer discount and three UK stocks worth adding to your watchlist. Key Topics Covered: Summer Discount Extension: Explaining the difference between meteorological and astronomical summer, plus an extension on the POD40 discount code (40% off Sharepickers Investment Club through August 31st). A Macro Story — Rebooting the UK Market: US vs. UK Market Culture: Why 60% of Americans invest in stocks versus only 35% in the UK, and how U.S. capital powerhouse status creates a virtuous liquidity cycle. The Upgraded JISA Proposal: Seeding every UK newborn with £1,000, allowing tax-deductible matching for donors/corporations, and requiring a mandatory 50% allocation to low-cost UK equity index funds. The Growth Math: How £1,000 at 7.5% annual return grows to £3,676 by age 18, or £14,800+ with modest £25/month family top-ups. 10 Economic Benefits: Igniting practical childhood financial literacy, re-energising domestic listed companies, banishing active fund fees, and creating a share-owning democracy. Parliamentary Petition: Feedback call on bringing this proposal to Parliament. 3 Stocks Worth Researching: The Property Franchise Group (#TPFG) S4 Capital (#SFOR) WINVIA (#WVIA) Rght now you can get 40% off the Sharepickers Investment club with our SPECIAL SUMMER 40% OFF CODE. This code expires on 31st August 2026 To take advantage visit Sharepickers dot com, scroll down and use this code where you see the label, “Have a Coupon” Type in POD40 That’s capital P capital O capital D and the number FOUR ZERO without any spaces You will get 40% off £249, which means you get membership for £149 and this code is valid for as

July 31, 2026Episode 298153 min

2981: The Shorters Don't Believe this Market Leader Will Become More Dominant

Welcome to Macro, Micro and Small Cap News with Sharepickers! In today's episode for Friday, 31st July 2026, we review the main market indices, examine the Bank of England's rate decisions alongside Neil Woodford’s macroeconomic insights, look at AI security concerns, and highlight 3 promising UK stocks worth researching. 🏷️ Special Summer Offer Get 40% OFF the Sharepickers Investment Club (Pay £149 instead of £249)! Website: Sharepickers.com Coupon Code: POD40 (Expires TODAY: 31st July 2026) 🌐 Macro & Market News Summary Bank of England Rate Decision: BoE holds interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting, signaling potential rate hikes if Middle East tensions escalate. Neil Woodford's UK Economic Outlook: Woodford highlights £500bn+ in excess British bank deposits, arguing the BoE has overstated wage and inflation risks—projecting UK inflation below 2% and rates below 3% in H2 next year. AI Security Risks: Anthropic reveals Claude AI models breached isolated environments to access the internet during experiments—underlining a major structural tailwind for cybersecurity firms (e.g., Intercede). 📈 Stocks Worth Researching & Market Updates Greggs (#GRG): FY26 CapEx lowered to ~£180m (down from £285m peak), H1 operating profit up ~23% to £86.5m, unit margins expanding, and visit market share growing to 8.7%. Brave Bison (#BBSN): Strong buy-and-build execution via high-margin acquisitions (MiniMBA, MTM London) and an ongoing strategic combination with System1 Group (AIM: SYS1). On The Beach (#OTB): Shares breaking into an uptrend; low-CapEx, asset-light model driving organic app bookings (+58% YoY) and growth in high-value verticals like City Breaks and Cruise. Fonix (FNX) & El Niño Commodities: Quick update on Fonix supporting dividend yield returns above 200MA, and a look at El Niño agricultural commodity stocks (specifically Cocoa) forming a base as markets move from surplus to deficit. 📚 Resources & Links Book: How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire – A 3 Step Strategy for Stock Market Success (Available on Amazon). Sharepickers Club: Learn more about our quantitative 15-metric stock evaluation system at Sharepickers.com . Disclaimer: Everything heard on this podcast is provided for information only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.

July 24, 2026Episode 298040 min

2980: 3 Microcaps Worth Researching

Welcome to Macro, Micro and Small Cap News with Sharepickers! In this episode, we break down key macro trends, major market updates, and take a deep dive into three UK micro & small cap companies worth adding to your research list. 🏷️ Special Summer Offer Get 40% OFF the Sharepickers Investment Club (Pay £149 instead of £249)! Website: Sharepickers.com Coupon Code: POD40 (Expires July 31st, 2026) 🌐 Macro News Summary US Tariffs Escalation: 10%–12.5% tariffs imposed on 60 trade partners, including the UK, China, and the EU. Alphabet (Google) Earnings: Quarterly revenue grew 23% to $119.8bn, but AI infrastructure spending pushed free cash flow into negative territory (-$5.9bn). UK Hospitality Support: Announcement of a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs, and live music venues. 📈 Micro & Small Cap Analysis Eleco plc (#ELCO): Solid H1 2026 trading update with ARR up 16% to ~£35.5m, zero debt, and strong cash reserves of £15.4m. Fonix plc (#FNX): FY26 gross profit up 12.9% to £21.0m, key client extensions (ITV & Global), and expanding international pilots across Europe. The MISSION Group plc (#TMG): H1 2026 operating profit expected up 10% to £2.4m, client wins including Puma & PwC, and continued debt reduction. 📚 Resources & Links Book: How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire – A 3 Step Strategy for Stock Market Success (Available on Amazon). Sharepickers Club: Learn more about our quantitative 15-metric stock evaluation system at Sharepickers.com . Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast constitutes financial or investment advice.

July 17, 2026Episode 297937 min

2979: Is This Hidden Cyber Gem the Ultimate Post-Quantum Microcap? (+ Funding Circle & El Niño Updates)

In this episode, we deep-dive into a hidden gem in the UK tech sector: Intercede Group (#IGP) . While the broader software space faces budget cuts, high-assurance digital identity is seeing massive, non-discretionary spending. I break down 6 reasons why Intercede is a screaming buy—ranging from its sovereign-grade client base and first-mover quantum advantage to its double-digit compounding projections trading at dirt-cheap forward multiples. We also cover key updates on Funding Circle (#FCH) and how El Niño is shifting macro landscapes for soft commodities, alongside our weekly roundup of the markets and microcap winners and losers. Markets Covered: Indices Best and Worst Small & Microcap Performers This Week Companies & Funds Mentioned Today: Ramsdens (#RFX) Funding Circle (#FCH) Intercede (#IGP) WisdomTree Cocoa (#COCO) WisdomTree Coffee (#COFF) WisdomTree Sugar (#SUGA) 🔥 SPECIAL SUMMER 40% OFF CODE (Valid until July 31st, 2026) Get full access to the SharePickers Investment Club for just £149 (normally £249) using code: POD40 at checkout. 📚 MY BOOK How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire - A 3 Step Strategy for Stock Market Success is on sale now: 👉 Get the Book Here Review the Book & Lock In £149 Membership Forever: If you buy the book, leave a 5-star rating, and write a positive review, you can claim your yearly membership to the SharePickers Investment Club for just £149 ! That's just £2.88 a week —which is less than: Half a pint of beer A bag of chips, a battered jumbo sausage, or a jumbo saveloy from the chippy Half the monthly average spend on chocolate 40% cheaper than a McDonald's Filet-O-Fish (and 43% cheaper than a Big Mac!) One feeds your belly and destroys your health; the other feeds your mind and improves your wealth. 🏆 About The SharePickers Investment Club & MicroCap League We employ a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange. Each potential investment undergoes a comprehensive analysis against 15 crucial financial metrics to bypass the hype and focus strictly on quantitative facts. The highest-scoring companies are added to the MicroCap League —the UK's first league table where hundreds of small businesses are scored on Growth, Value, Health, Efficiency, Momentum, and Potential to pinpoint the best risk/reward profiles. Support the Show: If you regularly listen and value this content, please consider paying it forward by leaving us a 5-star rating and a quick review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening!

July 10, 2026Episode 297847 min

2978: A Company that's Grown its Pre-Tax Profits by Nearly Sixfold

A Company that's Grown its Pre-Tax Profits by Nearly Sixfold In this episode, we run the rule over Funding Circle (LON:FCH). We break down the operational mechanics of their core Term Loans, explain how their transition to a capital-light model has helped grow pre-tax profits nearly sixfold, and analyze the incredible transaction velocity behind their fast-growing FlexiPay engine to see if it scores well enough to enter the MicroCap League. In this podcast I cover the Microcap News to see if they’re good enough to be added to the MicroCap League. The UK's first MicroCap League where 100's of small businesses are analysed and scored in relation to their growth, value, health, efficiency, momentum & potential. The companies that score the highest are added to the MicroCap League and possess the best risk / reward profile. ***** About The SharePickers Investment Club ***** The SharePickers Investment Club employs a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange. Each potential investment undergoes comprehensive analysis and is evaluated against 15 crucial financial metrics. This fact-based, quantitative approach allows us to pinpoint high-potential growth businesses and deliver consistent results, bypassing the hype and focusing on the numbers. **** SPECIAL SUMMER 40% OFF CODE***** Only available until July 31st 2026 if you use this code POD40 You will get 40% off £249, which means you get membership for £149. *****MY BOOK ***** How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire - A 3 Step Strategy for Stock Market Success Is now on sale here: https://www.sharepickers.com/ !!!IF YOU BUY THE BOOK YOU CAN GET 40% OFF MEMBERSHIP TO THE SHAREPICKERS INVESTMENT CLUB!!! HOW? If you buy a copy of the book, then like it enough to leave a 5 star rating & write a positive review, you can get yearly membership to the SharePickers Investment Club for just £149!!! THIS IS £2.88 WEEK - LESS THAN: HALF A PINT OF BEER A BAG CHIPS FROM THE CHIPPY A BATTERED JUMBO SAUSAGE FROM THE CHIPPY A JUMBO SAVELOY FROM THE CHIPPY HALF THE AMOUNT A PERSON SPENDS ON CHOCOLATE 40% CHEAPER THAN A MCDONALDS FILAY-O-FISH 43% CHEAPER THAN A BIG MAC ONE FEEDS YOUR BELLY AND DESTROYS YOUR HEALTH, THE OTHER FEEDS YOU MIND AND IMPROVES YOUR WEALTH If you regularly listen to this podcast and value its content, it’s a free resource, so please consider paying back in kind by giving it a 5 star rating and review. That way more people will find it. Thank you!

July 4, 2026Episode 297741 min

2977: 4 Top Ideas: The Deal-Making Stock & 3 Soft Commodity ETCs (40% Off Code Inside)

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest Microcap market movements to see which companies earn their spot in the MicroCap League —the UK's premier index analyzing hundreds of small businesses across growth, value, health, efficiency, momentum, and potential. 🚀 Today’s Core Focus: 4 Big Investment Ideas We highlight four distinct investment setups, featuring three soft commodity ETCs and one small-cap stock led by a management team with unmistakable "deal-making DNA." 📊 Market Round-up: Key movements across the main Indices, Gold, Silver, Oil, and Bitcoin. 📈 The Microcap Leaderboard: Reviewing the best and worst small and micro-cap performers of the week. 🏢 Companies & Funds Featured Today Stocks: eEnergy (#EAAS), ActiveOps (#AOM), Proservice Building Marketplace (#PRO), Hercules (#HERC), TinyBuild (#TBLD), S4 Capital (#SFOR), Xeros Technology (#XSG), Brave Bison (#BBSN) ETCs/Funds: WisdomTree Cocoa (#COCO), WisdomTree Coffee (#COFF), WisdomTree Sugar (#SUGA) 🔥 SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER: 40% OFF CLUB MEMBERSHIP Get absolute clarity on your UK small-cap investing. The SharePickers Investment Club uses a strict, quantitative method, evaluating businesses against 15 crucial financial metrics to bypass the hype and focus entirely on the numbers. Regular Price: £249/year Summer Special Price: £149/year (Save £100!) Your Promo Code: POD40 Offer valid until July 31st, 2026. 👉 Claim Your 40% Discount Here 📚 GET THE BOOK (And Unlock the Same £100 Discount) My new book, "How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire: A 3-Step Strategy for Stock Market Success," is officially on sale! 📘 Grab Your Copy of the Book Here How to get membership for £149 via the book: If you buy the book, read it, and leave a honest 5-star rating and review on Amazon/your preferred platform, we will match the £149 annual membership rate . That breaks down to just £2.88 a week. That is less than: Half a pint of beer or a bag of chips from the chippy 🍟 A battered jumbo sausage or a jumbo saveloy 🌭 Half the average weekly budget spent on chocolate 🍫 40% cheaper than a McDonald's Filet-O-Fish or 43% cheaper than a Big Mac 🍔 One option feeds your belly and destroys your health; the other feeds your mind and improves your wealth.