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Middle Eastern Tensions
7/8/2026 - Major indices are moving lower, but have recovered from their session lows following a reignition of Middle Eastern tensions (more below).

Energy (XLE) is in the lead and benefiting from an uptick in oil prices following skirmishes in the Middle East and indications these may continue. It is accompanied by the more rsik off sector of Consumer Staples (XLP). Meanwhile, Materials (XLB) is at the bottom of the list as longer term rates move higher pressuring metal commodity p... MORE

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RETREATING FROM FEAR
7/7/2026 9:35:48 AM By Charles Payne
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WHAT A YEAR …AND IT’S ONLY HALFWAY OVER
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Payne's Perspective: Rotation Time

Data center spending has only just begun, and I don’t doubt that the final tally will exceed the trillions of dollars already expected. Consider the train to nowhere in California, which voters approved as a $33 billion project, but is now expected to be $230 billion. Read more.

The Dividend Report - July 2026

Fed chair Warsh made remarks that the recent Iran deal has changed the inflation dynamics, suggesting potential lower rates. It is important because the last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was still under heavier Iran uncertainty. Read more.

Market Commentary

Payne's Perspective: Happy Birthday, America

6/29/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
We are at $1.7 trillion and counting – Americans must maintain the momentum. Prices are climbing in the electrical component of inflation readings, but it's less than 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) inputs, and there are enormous positives. There is job creation and higher wages. Read more.

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Soon, the US could shift to a bi-annual reporting requirement for publicly traded companies.

I think it might help with the outlandish swings from minor mismatches between consensus and actual results. It's not just stocks getting hammered on one penny earnings misses, but even on beats and strong guidance.

Some fear investing will become less transparent.

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