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2026-10-13 08:30 • The Motley Fool Mixed Axe Cap view: Selective

Greg Abel, nine months into his tenure as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, is reshaping the company's $350 billion equities portfolio. He has designated Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Moody's as core holdings with limited activity expected. Meanwhile, Abel has significantly increased positions in Alphabet (now 10.6% of portfolio), initiated new stakes in Delta Airlines, and increased exposure to housing through Lennar. Energy holdings like Chevron and Occidental Petroleum remain uncommitted, while Bank of America has been slightly trimmed. Abel has also resumed share repurchases after years of pause.

Axe note: Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio pivot under Greg Abel shows a bold tech tilt and cautious energy stance, with lessons for SA investors.

2026-10-13 08:14 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Neutral

Barclays analyst Anthony Valentini initiated coverage on SpaceX and Palantir with overweight ratings, predicting 60% upside for SpaceX and 30% for Palantir. SpaceX's competitive advantages include Starlink's satellite network, terrestrial data centers, and AI infrastructure investments. Palantir benefits from government modernization trends and commercial AI adoption, with impressive 157% net revenue retention demonstrating strong customer value.

Axe note: Analyst enthusiasm for SpaceX and Palantir highlights growth, but local investors should tread carefully.

2026-10-13 08:06 • The Motley Fool Mixed Axe Cap view: Selective

Trump's investment team executed 517 trades in August 2026, selling up to $5 million in AMD stock while purchasing up to $25 million in Meta Platforms. The AMD sale may reflect concerns about potential AI bubble bursting, while the Meta purchase capitalizes on its valuation as one of the cheapest Magnificent Seven stocks and its AI integration into advertising platforms.

Axe note: A big August pivot from AMD into Meta highlights concerns around AI hype and value in US tech, with local investors watching closely.