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2026-10-07 07:00 • GlobeNewswire Inc. Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Anita Fuller as Senior Managing Director in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fuller brings 25 years of experience in digital transformation, technology governance, and risk management. Her role will focus on advising clients on complex transformation programs, modernizing technology strategies, and strengthening governance around emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing.

Axe note: FTI Consulting’s appointment of Anita Fuller signals growth in tech transformation services in South Africa.

2026-10-07 05:30 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Venice Token (VVV) has surged 1,700% in 2026 and ranks 55th among cryptocurrencies with a $1.4 billion market cap. The token provides access to Venice, a privacy-focused AI platform generating $100 million in annual revenue. While theoretically a $1,000 investment could reach $1 million in three years at current growth rates, the author cautions that sustaining 1,000% annual growth is unlikely, noting that other hyped AI cryptos like Virtuals Protocol have crashed significantly after initial rallies.

Axe note: Venice Token’s explosive rise tests the boundary between hype and sustainable growth.

2026-10-07 03:21 • The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Nvidia is approaching a $6 trillion market cap milestone, but historical analysis of past trillion-dollar milestones shows the milestone itself is not predictive of future stock performance. What matters most is earnings growth relative to valuation multiples. Nvidia's strong earnings growth (120% EPS increase last quarter) and relatively low P/E ratio of 15x suggest the stock could continue climbing if earnings growth outpaces valuation compression.

Axe note: Nvidia nears a historic market cap, but South African investors should focus on fundamentals, not the headline number.