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2026-08-25 08:15 • The Motley Fool Mixed Axe Cap view: Selective

The S&P 500 has become increasingly concentrated in megacap tech stocks, with Nvidia and Apple alone accounting for ~14% of the index and the top four tech companies representing over 25%. The article recommends the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) as an alternative that equally weights all 500 companies, reducing concentration risk. RSP has outperformed traditional cap-weighted S&P 500 ETFs by nearly 4% year-to-date in 2026 as investors rotate away from the Magnificent Seven stocks.

Axe note: The dominance of a handful of US tech giants risks masking broader market opportunities—here’s what South African investors should consider.

2026-08-25 07:23 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Neutral

TSMC is expected to benefit from Nvidia's strong earnings report on Aug. 26. As Nvidia's largest customer (accounting for over 20% of TSMC's revenue), Nvidia's robust order book, new chip generation launches, and potential 15% price hikes should drive TSMC's growth. Analysts project TSMC's EPS could reach $47.75 by 2030, potentially pushing the stock to $1,150 (182% upside from current levels).

Axe note: TSMC’s growth tied to Nvidia’s boom may not translate into clear gains for JSE investors or the rand.

2026-08-25 07:16 • The Motley Fool Neutral Axe Cap view: Neutral

Reddit's CFO Andrew Vollero sold 10,319 shares worth $1.6 million on August 20 to cover tax obligations from a vesting event. This non-discretionary sale reduced his holdings by 4%, though he retains $35.16 million in direct equity. The company expects $140-155 million in stock-based compensation expenses in Q3 as older grants vest at higher prices. Reddit's operating cash flow exceeded $1 billion on a trailing basis, and the company spent $235 million on buybacks last quarter.

Axe note: A routine share sale by Reddit's CFO signals no alarm, but caution remains amid recent stock weakness.