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4/10/2026 - It was a steady session yesterday, but there was still a lot of confusion over Iran headlines. It's clear the market wants it to be over, as is evident, but the resolve has been there since last Monday. I was surprised to see Consumer Discretionary (XLY) lead the way, but everything else went according to script. There is an old saying that “the market likes to climb a wall of worry.”... MORE

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Payne's Perspective: Market Wants to Rally

Last week was great, considering this spike in crude oil and what’s at stake. Hot stocks continue to sizzle, while software (IGV) and private credit continue to struggle. The names and sectors that have powered the secular rally were reinvigorated last week. Read more.

The Dividend Report - April 2026

Corporate is stepping in as a flurry of stock-buyback announcements filled the Street in the first quarter of 2026 (Q126). Fintech companies signaled optimism despite a recent decline in share prices.Salesforce (CRM) went even bigger, with a $50 billion repurchase. Read more.

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Anxiety Ratchets Higher Opportunities Mount

3/30/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
Over the weekend, rumors that OpenAI is ready to pull the plug on the need to buy $600 billion in memory from SK Hynix have kept pressure on DRAM pricing and raised anxiety about circular funding among the large AI players. As Anthropic’s Claude continues to wreak havoc. Read more.

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Nick P. writes: - 3/5/2026
Charles you're the best! Your education system is great for investing knowledge. 2026 is going to rebound. We are in uncharted territory but with only good things ahead-coiled spring! ...more
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