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Slow Going
10/13/2026 - It’s a choppy session so far, with stocks drifting lower as earnings season starts. Small caps, represented by the Russell 2000, are lagging. Under the hood, only four of eleven sectors are in the green, led by Communication Services (XLC) driven by strength in Meta Platforms (META), while Energy (XLE) posts gains as oil edges higher.... MORE

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Payne's Perspective: When Genius Becomes Endangered Species

Corporate profits have never been higher, and wages have been on the rise, too. The 90th percentile has enjoyed the biggest wage gains, but the 10th percentile has seen the second-best gains. 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: Stick with the Winners

10/5/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
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.

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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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