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2026-07-16 20:15 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

The Magnificent Seven stocks are trading at their lowest relative valuations in a decade, with their P/E premium over the S&P 500 falling to just 10% from a historical 30%. The author recommends Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta as the best buying opportunities, citing their strong AI capabilities, cost advantages, and attractive valuations despite solid growth prospects.

Axe note: The famed US tech giants are priced cheaper relative to history, opening a selective buying window, especially for SA investors eyeing global growth via USD/ZAR.

2026-07-16 20:13 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Sea Limited COO Ye Gang sold 40,000 Class A shares worth $4.4 million through a pre-arranged trading plan established in September 2025. Despite the sale, he retains 21.6 million shares worth approximately $2.4 billion and maintains a 4% ownership stake. The transaction is viewed as routine personal financial planning rather than a bearish signal, especially given the company's strong operational performance with Q1 revenue up 47% and adjusted EBITDA exceeding $1 billion for the first time.

Axe note: A minor insider sale at Sea Limited reflects routine planning, not a lack of confidence, amid strong growth.

2026-07-16 20:08 • The Motley Fool Neutral Axe Cap view: Selective

Sea Limited's Chief Compliance Officer Yanjun Wang sold 3,000 shares worth $332,310 through a pre-scheduled trading plan, representing only 0.25% of her total holdings. Despite the stock declining 30% over the past year, Sea's business fundamentals remain strong with Q1 revenue jumping 47% to $7.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA exceeding $1 billion for the first time. The insider's modest, routine selling is characterized as programmed diversification rather than a loss of confidence, especially given the company's ongoing $1 billion share buyback program.

Axe note: Sea Limited’s shares are down 30% despite strong growth and insider selling that appears routine, not alarming.