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USA BRINGING THE HAMMER (BUT STILL SHOWING RESTRAINT)
8/25/2026 - Like the military aspect of the conflict, I hoped for an even harder pounding of Iran in Scott Bessent’s messaging yesterday. I understand it’s a big move with more to follow potentially, and as the WSJ Editorial Board points out, there are major signs that economic pain is already taking a toll. Still, the overall might of the U.S. has been held back, and it's only emboldened those leaders who will live well, even as the average Iranian deals with record inflation and scarce re... MORE

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JENSEN IN THE BATTER'S BOX
8/24/2026 9:32:07 AM By Charles Payne
GREETINGS FROM SCOTLAND
8/20/2026 9:47:56 AM By Charles Payne
SO MUCH FOR DOLDRUMS
8/14/2026 9:29:24 AM By Charles Payne
GREEN LIGHT TO RALLY
8/13/2026 9:28:18 AM By Charles Payne
AI STORY GETS AFTER-HOURS BOOST
8/12/2026 9:24:33 AM By Charles Payne

Payne's Perspective: Taking a Big Trip

The new Business-to-Business (B2B) economy will be bot-to-bot as they surpass human use of AI at supersonic speed. This is mind-boggling stuff. This will create a positive feedback loop that keeps Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Central Processing Units (CPUs) valuable in perpetuity. Read more.

The Dividend Report - August 2026

Last year, dividends were the market’s afterthought - only up 6%- while non-dividend payers, the “Mag Seven,” and unprofitable companies returned solid gains. This year, the story has quietly reversed. Read more.

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By Brian R: - 7/31/2026
Thank you Charles for much needed encouragement. The past month has been painful for my portfolio indeed. But over the last several years since Ive been a member here Ive learned one thing. Investing is a process, and there will be rough patches. But sticking to the basic fundamentals through thick ...more
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