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SLUGGISH
6/23/2026 - It was a sluggish session yesterday, although the Volatility Index (VIX) climbed 3%; there wasn’t a sense of panic or fear. The S&P 500 Communication Services Sector (XLC) is really taking it on the chin. The sector's average stock is down 26.8% from its 52-week high. Yesterday, Google (GOOG/L) broke the news that DeepMind's top engineering executive, John Jumper (I can’t make this up), is jumping to Anthropic.... MORE

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MICRON IN THE BATTER'S BOX
6/22/2026 9:45:30 AM By Charles Payne
Freedom Compounds
6/18/2026 1:21:17 PM By Charles Payne
WARSH'S WORLD
6/18/2026 10:00:29 AM By Charles Payne
Warsh at the Plate
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Payne's Perspective: Can the Idaho Chip Company Deliver?

Goldman Sachs sees the S&P 500 at 8,000 by the end of the year, and at 8,300 in 12 months. The move would be driven by earnings, which the firm expects to rise from $275 in 2025 to $385 in 2027.The irony for all of us who cheer on the rally, in part, on earnings, is that negative-earnings companies Read more.

The Dividend Report - June 2026

Dividends are starting to gain traction, and over the past three weeks, they have been in recovery mode and starting to catch up with the S&P 500 (SPX). oadcom (AVGO) has done the heavy lifting and is -currently open in the model portfolio - which is up almost 80% over the past year. Read more.

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Payne's Perspective: A Force in Space & Markets

6/15/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
The run in semiconductor stocks has been dazzling. The last stage of the move has been parabolic. It invites a lot of skepticism and cynicism. But even those that are bullish will admit the move has been so magnificent that the gut says it's due to stall and give back some ground. Read more.

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By Thomas Lyons: - 4/17/2026
It looks we are heading into another awesome day for the market. I want to thank Charles Payne for his great leadership, encouragement, and optimism. I love your books, your Making Money show, your Town Halls, and your subscription services. You have changed my life! Thanks!! ...more
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