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Nice Start To The Week
2/2/2026 - This is a nice start to the week. The market opened lower, amid the concerns that weighed on stocks last Friday, but major indices turned higher. I’m not sure how much of the reversal is attributable to ISM Manufacturing, but it was significant. The best read since 2022, powered higher by new orders. Every media story on this ended with, ” but the tariffs.”... MORE

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Payne's Perspective: Splashing the Pot

Last week was one of those weeks that reminded investors of their worst fears and their greatest hopes. Read more.

The Dividend Report - February 2026

The strong start to the year for dividends continues, with this being one of the best Januarys on record for dividend names. Read more.

Market Commentary

Revamping & Saving the World Order

1/26/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
We knew that Davos, Switzerland, would be ‘lit,’ but it far exceeded my expectations for spectacle, hypocrisy, and hubris. Read more.

Market Outlook

Payne's Perspective: Showdown at Davos

1/20/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
The AI rally has already lasted longer than prior bubbles, but has a long way to go to equal the average gain. Moreover, there hasn’t been a parabolic move outside of underlying fundamentals. Read more.

Market Outlook

The Dividend Report - January 2026

1/20/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
The S&P 500 Dividend ETF (SDY) has quietly outperformed the S&P 500 (SPX) so far this year, rising 5.28% versus 1.38% in the S&P 500. Read more.

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From Jim Junkins - 12/31/2025
Happy New Year CP and to your staff. Thank you for the hard work and guidance you and your team have given over the past year. Another very successful year despite the nay sayers. Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2026. Cheers. ...more
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