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MAG SEVEN CAN'T WIN WITH INVESTORS (FOR NOW)
7/24/2026 - Only 42% of the S&P 500 (SPX) finished higher yesterday, as Industrials (XLI) led the charge on strong earnings. There was an odd reaction to the Iran conflict, with defense stocks plunging big time. Defense was by far the best- performing theme, with all the individual categories enjoying strong moves higher. Nanotechnology also caught my eye, along with space technology and environmental sustainability names. Transports (TRAN) continue to impress.... MORE

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Payne's Perspective: K3 Kicks Vulnerable Market

Kimi K3 hit as an 800-pound bomb dropped from a stealth bomber. The development has made waves in technology and politics. There is a camp concerned about Chinese companies piggybacking (stealing) from US frontier AI models – called distillation. But this goes even deeper 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.

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Payne's Perspective: Here Comes Earnings & Warsh

7/13/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
Interestingly, bear market crashes always catch retail investors off guard and wipe out everything, even stocks that have made monster gains. It's been rough sledding for active fund managers. Read more.

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