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2026-10-16 14:59 • The Motley Fool Negative Axe Cap view: Selective

SanDisk stock declined for the fifth consecutive day, dropping 3.2% on Friday amid investor concerns over competition from Chinese DRAM specialist CXMT's new 4F square technology and rising inflation data. However, the author argues these concerns are overblown since CXMT makes DRAM while SanDisk does not, making them not direct competitors.

Axe note: SanDisk’s slide ignores key technical differences with new Chinese DRAM tech and prompts a rand-focused rethink.

2026-10-16 14:44 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Alcoa outlined its strategy following its $2.6 billion debt financing for the AliGroup acquisition, prioritizing debt reduction post-closing in H1 2027. The company agreed to sell its Massena East site for up to $315 million as part of a $500 million to $1 billion asset monetization program through 2030. Operational improvements drove six production records year-to-date, with sequential aluminum output increasing by 15,000 metric tons in Q3.

Axe note: Alcoa’s mix of debt reduction and operational gains signals a steady aluminum play worth watching from the rand perspective.

2026-10-16 14:43 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

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