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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.

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Nvidia Stock Is Struggling in 2026, and This Magnificent Seven Stock Can Make Things Worse for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Giant. Should Investors Hit the Sell Button?

2026-07-20 12:30 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Meta Platforms is accelerating in-house AI chip development starting September, which could reduce its reliance on Nvidia GPUs. However, despite competition from custom chips, Nvidia's AI inference market share increased to 74% in Q1, and hyperscalers continue to rely on its cutting-edge processors. Analysts remain bullish on Nvidia's earnings growth, with potential 70% upside if it trades at S&P 500 average multiples.

Axe note: Meta’s move into custom AI chips poses a challenge to Nvidia, but the GPU leader’s grip on inference workloads stays strong.

SpaceX vs. Archer Aviation: Which Aerospace Stock Is a High Flyer for 2026?

2026-07-20 12:24 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

SpaceX and Archer Aviation represent different bets on aerospace innovation. SpaceX has proven revenue scale ($18.7B in FY2025) with Starlink and reusable rockets, though it reported a $5B net loss. Archer Aviation is pre-commercial with only $300K revenue but lower debt and potential military/cargo pathways. For 2026, SpaceX is recommended as the better investment due to its established business model and path to profitability, while Archer faces significant regulatory hurdles and won't turn profitable until 2030.

Axe note: SpaceX’s scale and revenue give it the edge over Archer Aviation’s early promise for 2026.

Standard Chartered Renews Call for $100,000 Bitcoin by End of 2026. Here's the Most Likely Scenario

2026-07-20 12:19 • The Motley Fool Neutral Axe Cap view: Selective

Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick reaffirmed a $100,000 Bitcoin price target by end of 2026, requiring a 56% increase from current ~$64,000 levels. However, the article expresses skepticism about this bullish forecast, citing concerns about MicroStrategy's recent Bitcoin sales despite its historical 'never sell' stance, and noting that Bitcoin typically takes 2-3 years to recover from bear markets. The author suggests a more likely scenario is Bitcoin treading water through 2026-2027 as investor interest shifts toward AI stocks.

Axe note: Standard Chartered's $100,000 Bitcoin call seems optimistic amid shifting investor focus and local currency risks.

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