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2026-10-24 00:33 • The Motley Fool Mixed Axe Cap view: Selective

AT&T stock fell 8% on Friday after reports that SpaceX is negotiating access to 80,000 U.S. cell sites to build a rival wireless carrier. Despite the threat, AT&T remains well-positioned with strong Q3 earnings, growing customer base, and improving free cash flow projections. Building a nationwide carrier would require tens of billions in investment and significant time.

Axe note: AT&T’s shares fell sharply on SpaceX’s plans to build a rival wireless network, but the fundamentals are still solid.

2026-10-24 00:30 • The Motley Fool Mixed Axe Cap view: Selective

The article compares Celsius, a high-growth functional energy drink company, against Colgate-Palmolive, a mature consumer staples leader. Celsius shows explosive 85.5% revenue growth but faces risks from Pepsi dependency and has declined 54% over the past year. Colgate-Palmolive offers defensive stability with consistent dividends (63 consecutive years of increases) and has outperformed the market with a 22% gain. The author recommends Colgate-Palmolive for its reliability and dividend consistency in uncertain economic times.

Axe note: High growth in energy drinks looks exciting but comes with big risks compared to steady consumer staples.

2026-10-23 23:30 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Procter & Gamble reported strong Q1 fiscal results with 4% organic sales growth and beat earnings estimates, causing the stock to jump 5.6%. However, the company faces headwinds from higher commodity and oil costs that are expected to increase throughout the year. While P&G remains a solid defensive dividend stock with 70 consecutive years of dividend increases, its upside potential appears moderate given flat performance over the past five years.

Axe note: P&G’s strong Q1 sales and steady dividend appeal to conservative investors, but rising commodity costs and muted growth temper enthusiasm.