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2026-07-19 07:25 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Nvidia, currently valued at $5 trillion, could potentially double to $10 trillion by 2030 based on accelerating revenue growth (85-96% YoY) and dominant 80-90% market share in AI chips. However, the stock trades at a premium 20x price-to-sales ratio that would likely compress as growth inevitably slows, making the $10 trillion valuation dependent on maintaining 40-50% CAGR and a lower valuation multiple.

Axe note: Nvidia’s AI chip dominance fuels bullish buzz, but local investors should watch the rand and remain cautious on valuation risks.

2026-07-19 07:15 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

MercadoLibre (MELI), the Latin American e-commerce and fintech giant, is recommended as a discounted growth stock despite being down 23% over the past 12 months. The company reported 49% revenue growth and 77% growth in assets under management for its fintech arm in Q1 2026, with margin pressure attributed to strategic investments in logistics and credit expansion. The analyst believes MercadoLibre will become the Amazon of Latin America, though regulatory and currency volatility risks remain.

Axe note: Despite near-term pressure, MercadoLibre’s growth story fits patient investors willing to look beyond South Africa.

2026-07-19 05:30 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Ethereum has fallen 62% from its all-time high of $4,954 and released a new 'Lean Ethereum' roadmap promising upgrades including quantum resistance, faster transactions, and improved privacy by 2029. However, the author remains bearish, arguing that value is flowing to Layer-2 blockchains rather than Ethereum itself, and competitors like Solana are outpacing it in transaction speeds. Despite institutional efforts and foundation changes, these improvements may be too little, too late.

Axe note: Ethereum's 62% drop and promised upgrades raise questions about its place in a maturing crypto scene, with limited local upside.