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2026-10-03 23:15 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

As Wall Street anticipates potential Fed rate hikes, healthcare stocks are positioned to weather economic uncertainty better than other sectors. Three healthcare companies—Eli Lilly, Medtronic, and Johnson & Johnson—are highlighted as resilient investments due to their strong fundamentals, diversified portfolios, and proven ability to generate growth regardless of interest rate environment.

Axe note: Three US healthcare giants offer stability as the Fed weighs its next interest rate step.

2026-10-03 22:30 • The Motley Fool Mixed Axe Cap view: Selective

Meta's new AI shopping agent Muse has gained 5 million downloads since launch, but is facing divergent responses from e-commerce leaders. Amazon blocked Muse from its platform to protect its high-margin advertising business, while Shopify embraced it to increase value for merchants and boost ShopPay adoption. Amazon's logistics network, customer data, and Prime loyalty program provide competitive advantages that could mitigate threats from agentic AI shopping.

Axe note: Meta’s AI shopping agent is shaking up the online retail landscape, with Shopify welcoming it and Amazon shutting it out.

2026-10-03 22:05 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Cameco, North America's largest uranium miner, delivered a 26% annual return over the past decade. Despite being down 5% this year, analysts project mid-to-high double-digit growth over the next five years driven by long-term uranium contracts, data center nuclear power demand, and potential gains from Westinghouse's upcoming IPO, which could value Cameco's 49% stake at approximately $24.5 billion.

Axe note: Cameco’s solid returns and nuclear growth prospects offer indirect lessons for SA investors eyeing commodity-linked opportunities.