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Are Financials Telling Us Something?
2/27/2026 - There is something about the stock market that is so simplistic, and yet we refuse to listen. I have been asking guests for weeks: what’s wrong with Financials (XLF)? Mostly, they mention private equity and a cap on credit cards, but I think there’s more. The danger of being dismissive of market action (when things are going against you) is getting crushed by the time the “news” is official. Financials (XLF) have been telling us something is wrong for six months now.... MORE

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The market traded in a narrow range last week, but the overall bias has shifted back to the upside. Read more.

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Payne's Perspective: This Horse will Gallop

2/17/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
Last week was a rocky one for the market, but the decline in major indices only portrays a fraction of the tough sledding. Read more.

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Happy New Year CP and to your staff. Thank you for the hard work and guidance you and your team have given over the past year. Another very successful year despite the nay sayers. Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2026. Cheers. ...more
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