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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.
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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.
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.
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