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NEW HIGHS BEGET NEW HIGHS
10/7/2026 - Yesterday, you could see it coming, but that doesn’t take away from the new all-time high for the S&P 500 (SPX), which saw ten of eleven sectors finish higher. I was surprised that Consumer Discretionary (XLY) fared well, and not surprised that Health Care (XLV) struggled.... MORE

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AIN’T AFRAID OF SKYROCKETING YIELDS
10/6/2026 9:33:30 AM By Charles Payne
LOOKING FOR BREAKOUTS
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A GENTLE WAVE
10/2/2026 9:41:31 AM By Charles Payne
THE SILENT BEAR & RAGING BULL
10/1/2026 9:28:01 AM By Charles Payne
SALAD DAYS FOR SUPER INTELLIGENCE
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Payne's Perspective: Stick with the Winners

What a difference a year makes in life in general, and lately in the bond market in particular. This is a generational move.The brutal, unrelenting rise of Treasury yields continued last week. For many observers, it’s a long-overdue consequence of fiscal fecklessness. Read more.

The Dividend Report - October 2026

It’s been a good year for dividend strategies, as the three largest high-dividend exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) have outperformed the S&P 500, while yielding well over 3%. The common theme is rotating into cash-generative companies trading at reasonable multiples in sectors such as Health Care (XLV). Read more.

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Payne's Perspective: Muse Moment Ignites Market

9/28/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
Meta’s Muse disrupts “consumer inertia” stocks — “the tendency to keep buying something out of habit even when a better alternative exists.” Banks, financial services, consumer services, media and entertainment – we are paying for stuff out of habit when there are better alternatives. Read more.

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Vivian Smith writes: - 7/31/2026
Love your Hotline Charles and I'm thankful for your knowledge and insight. Most of my positions took a painful ride this month however I see the light emerging and held on to all without any panic thanks to strong fundamentals. I appreciate you and this service so much. Have a wonderful weekend! ...more
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