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2026-10-04 19:05 • The Motley Fool Neutral Axe Cap view: Selective

Netflix has been an exceptional long-term performer, turning $1,000 into $43,000 over 15 years. However, the company's growth is slowing with Q2 revenue up only 13.4% year-over-year. While valuation metrics appear reasonable compared to historical averages, the mature streaming market with intense competition from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube makes Netflix not particularly compelling at current levels. The author suggests buying a little could work long-term, but better opportunities exist elsewhere.

Axe note: Netflix’s streak of outsized growth is waning, making the stock less attractive amid streaming competition and slowing revenue.

2026-10-04 19:01 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

The article recommends investing $2,500 each in Coca-Cola, Costco, and Walmart as long-term dividend stocks suitable for a 20-year buy-and-hold strategy. Coca-Cola has raised dividends for 63 consecutive years with a 2.4% yield, Costco offers stock appreciation and special dividends with strong renewal rates, and Walmart combines dividend growth with significant stock appreciation and technological innovations.

Axe note: Three US dividend giants offer growth and income, but rand investors should weigh currency risks carefully.

2026-10-04 18:15 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Neutral

Xanadu Quantum Technologies stock fell 56.2% in September 2026, primarily due to the expiration of a post-merger lockup period on September 22 that allowed early investors and insiders to sell shares. Despite the decline, the company announced positive developments including collaborations with ASML and AMD, and received an outperform rating from RBC Capital with a $16 price target.

Axe note: Xanadu Quantum's 56% September plunge reflects lockup selling, not fundamentals.