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2026-07-18 22:30 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

SpaceX could deliver a 10x return if annual revenue reaches $3.6 trillion by 2040, aligning with Morgan Stanley's $3.4 trillion projection. Currently trading at $1.8 trillion market cap with $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue, the company would need a 5x price-to-sales ratio to reach an $18 trillion valuation. However, this scenario depends on successful execution of Starlink, Starship, and AI segments, with significant downside risk if any underperforms.

Axe note: SpaceX’s potential 10x gains hinge on moonshot execution, but South African investors should watch USD/ZAR first.

2026-07-18 21:23 • The Motley Fool Neutral Axe Cap view: Neutral

Netflix delivered a 21% annualized return over the past decade, turning a $10,000 investment into $68,500. However, the company faces a growth deceleration with revenue growth slowing from 17.6% to a forecasted 11.7%, though Q2 results were solid with 13% YoY revenue growth and expanding operating margins. The stock trades at 21x forward earnings, down 47% from its 52-week high, with advertising and live programming emerging as key growth drivers.

Axe note: Netflix’s explosive growth is cooling, and South African investors should watch closely before diving in.

2026-07-18 21:21 • The Motley Fool Negative Axe Cap view: Selective

Intuitive Surgical's stock fell this week despite beating Q2 earnings expectations with 19% revenue growth and 25% adjusted net income growth. The decline was triggered by management's decision not to raise full-year guidance, signaling slower growth ahead. Wall Street responded with multiple price target cuts as investors sold shares.

Axe note: A solid Q2 wasn’t enough to offset concerns over cooling growth at Intuitive Surgical.