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Another Blockade
4/13/2026 - At 10:00 this morning, the United States will officially impose a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports. It’s a tense moment after negotiations failed over the weekend to produce an end to the Iran Conflict. Oil is surging on this development, and the stock market is under pressure. But the jump in oil and pressure on the stock market are in check, which suggests there is still a belief that a resolution could happen sooner rather than later. ... MORE

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Another Blockade
4/13/2026 9:47:04 AM By Charles Payne
LESS FEARFUL
4/10/2026 9:31:13 AM By Charles Payne
Time To Wake Up
4/9/2026 12:41:11 PM By Charles Payne
THOSE TACOS ARE DELICIOUS
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Coiled Spring Market
4/8/2026 12:38:14 PM By Charles Payne

Payne's Perspective: The Titans Ready To Lead Again

As I wrote in the Hotline commentary last week, I think “Mag Seven” is ready to make a monster move higher. Although we all know they are not a monolith, I suspect they all have some upside through 2027. The biggest question mark right now is Microsoft (MSFT), which struggled the most. 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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Payne's Perspective: Market Wants to Rally

4/6/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
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.

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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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