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Axe Capital Trading News shares simple market takes on the stories moving South African shares, the rand, and a handful of major currency pairs.

What you will find here:

1. JSE shares, South African companies, and the local knock-on effects of big market news.

2. The rand, interest rates, and a small group of forex pairs, with USD/ZAR at the centre.

3. Global stories only when they can actually change how a local investor might act.

Latest market stories

Rocket Lab CFO Dumps Over 140,000 Company Shares Worth $8.8 Million Amid a 28% One-Year Return
2026-09-06 05:16 The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Rocket Lab's CFO Adam Spice sold 140,157 shares worth approximately $8.8 million on September 2, 2026, through a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement. The sale involved exercising stock options at $1.09 per share and immediately liquidating at $62.63 per share. Despite the sale, Spice retains approximately 1.4 million shares, maintaining significant alignment with shareholders. The transaction occurred as Rocket Lab's stock has delivered a 28% one-year return, driven by strong business performance including 62% year-over-year Q2 sales growth and a record 90-launch backlog.

Axe note: Rocket Lab’s CFO sold shares worth $8.8 million amid strong company growth, but the impact on local markets remains mixed.

Grab COO Dumps 145,000 Company Shares After the Stock's 28% One-Year Decline
2026-09-06 04:32 The Motley Fool Negative Axe Cap view: Selective

Grab's Chief Operating Officer Alexander Hungate sold approximately 145,000 Class A Ordinary Shares on September 2, 2026, at a weighted average price of $3.48 per share, totaling ~$506,000. The sale was part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in March 2026, representing 2% of his direct equity stake. Despite the transaction occurring near the stock's 52-week low amid a 28% one-year decline, Hungate retains over 6.1 million shares. The stock decline has been attributed to macroeconomic pressures, emerging market rotation, and the departure of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi from Grab's board, though the company reported strong Q2 financial performance with 22% year-over-year sales growth.

Axe note: Grab’s COO reduced holdings alongside a 28% stock drop despite strong revenue growth.

Michael Burry Says Palantir's Books Look More Like a Consultant's Than a Software Company's
2026-09-06 03:26 The Motley Fool Negative Axe Cap view: Selective

Michael Burry, the investor behind 'The Big Short,' argues that Palantir Technologies' financial profile resembles a consulting firm rather than a software company, citing faster-growing accounts receivable than revenue, concentrated customer payments, and deferred revenue ratios similar to Accenture. Burry holds put options betting against the stock and suggests it could fall from its current $420 billion valuation to below $100 billion, though the company reported strong 93% year-over-year revenue growth.

Axe note: Michael Burry questions Palantir’s true business model, hinting at valuation risks.

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We keep the focus on JSE shares, the rand, and the currency moves that matter most to South African investors.

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