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2026-08-01 00:15 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

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Axe note: Long-term hold, regular investing, and dividend diversification drive steady income streams.

2026-08-01 00:14 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Amazon reported negative free cash flow of $7.6 billion for the trailing 12 months, a $26 billion swing from the prior year's $18.2 billion inflow. However, the stock surged 15% as investors focused on strong fundamentals: operating cash flow grew 33% to $161.4 billion, and the decline was driven by capital spending ($169 billion, up 64%) primarily for AI infrastructure. AWS delivered exceptional results with 37% revenue growth to $42.2 billion—its fastest in 18 quarters—and operating income jumped 64% with margins expanding to 39.4%. The company projects $220 billion in capital spending for 2026.

Axe note: Strong cloud growth and AI investments are driving Amazon’s stock despite a free cash flow swing to negative territory.

2026-08-01 00:03 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Baxter International's stock surged 19% following strong second-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations. The company reported $2.96 billion in sales (5% YoY growth) and raised full-year guidance for both revenue growth (3-4%) and adjusted EPS ($1.95-$2.15), citing strong performance across both product categories and geographic regions.

Axe note: Baxter International shares leapt 19% after posting strong second-quarter results and raising guidance.