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POWELL SKATES PAST REPORTERS
1/29/2026 - It was a boring Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) question-and-answer period. However, it was curious that Jay Powell & Co. are still fixated on inflation as much as labor. The media let him off the hook on his comments about President Trump. There were two dissenters who wanted rate cuts (some say Fed Gov. Waller also raised his hand for the chairman’s job).... MORE

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CALLING IN THE (NEW) BIG GUNS
1/28/2026 10:11:48 AM By Charles Payne
IT'S A CARTOON WORLD
1/27/2026 9:39:29 AM By Charles Payne
Money Stays in The Market
1/26/2026 12:47:37 PM By Charles Payne
BIG NAMES IN EARNINGS BATTER’S BOX
1/26/2026 9:35:30 AM By Charles Payne
Interesting Session
1/23/2026 1:12:29 PM By Charles Payne

Revamping & Saving the World Order

We knew that Davos, Switzerland, would be ‘lit,’ but it far exceeded my expectations for spectacle, hypocrisy, and hubris. Read more.

The Dividend Report - January 2026

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.

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.

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From Walter R Green: - 11/4/2025
Thx Charles, just did my numbers for the year, Nov to Nov, and to plan taxes. You guys killed it again. Now we get ready for the correction... that will only set us up for 2026. ...more
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