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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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Rigetti Computing Is Trading Under $15: Is Now the Time to Buy?

2026-07-24 11:34 • The Motley Fool Neutral Axe Cap view: Selective

Rigetti Computing, a leading pure-play quantum computing stock, is trading at $14.85, down 33% year-to-date despite a $100 million government contract announcement in May. While the quantum computing industry is projected to grow significantly by 2035, Rigetti currently generates minimal revenue ($4.4M in Q1) and operates at a loss. The stock remains highly volatile and speculative, with analysts targeting $30.50 per share, but investors should approach it as a small, high-risk portfolio position.

Axe note: Rigetti’s drop to under $15 highlights the risks of betting on early-stage tech, especially for local investors without direct exposure.

HubSpot Director Brian Halligan Sells 8,500 Shares for $1.9 Million

2026-07-24 11:30 • The Motley Fool Neutral Axe Cap view: Selective

HubSpot Director Brian Halligan sold 8,500 shares worth $1.9 million on July 21, 2026, through a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in March. The sale reduced his indirect stake by 9% while he maintains approximately 439,000 total shares valued at $95.99 million. Analysts suggest this routine transaction should not concern investors, as HubSpot continues to show strong revenue growth of 23% year-over-year in Q1 2026 despite recent market volatility in SaaS stocks.

Axe note: Despite insider selling headlines, HubSpot’s strong growth and leadership confidence remain intact.

Here's Why Hyperliquid Is Now a Threat to Robinhood, Kalshi, and Polymarket

2026-07-24 11:30 • The Motley Fool Mixed Axe Cap view: Neutral

Hyperliquid's new HIP-4 upgrade allows anyone staking 500,000 HYPE tokens to create permissionless prediction markets, directly challenging established competitors Robinhood, Kalshi, and Polymarket. The decentralized exchange's lower fees and automated token buyback mechanism position it as a significant threat, though U.S. regulatory restrictions and high staking requirements limit its immediate impact.

Axe note: Hyperliquid’s new token-staking feature threatens established US-based prediction platforms, yet South African impact remains limited.

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