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SHORTS SMELL BLOOD
2/11/2026 - I wish I could say that it was in honor of the Winter Olympics, but this market has been tough sledding for several reasons. This time, shorts smell blood in the water, as investors retreated to the safety of “low volatility” names. As they did last spring, when institutions fled, and hedge funds built massive, short positions, retail investors are buying the dip, especially in software (IGV), which has paused its freefall.... MORE

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Payne's Perspective: The Boom Begins

I’m not a fan of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), partly because it focuses on share prices, is slow to replace names, and excludes Utilities (XLU). Read more.

The Clock Won't Stop Ticking on Critical Needs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump Administration will host the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial at the Department of State. Read more.

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Payne's Perspective: Splashing the Pot

2/2/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
Last week was one of those weeks that reminded investors of their worst fears and their greatest hopes. Read more.

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The Dividend Report - February 2026

2/2/2026 By Charles Payne, CEO & Principal Analyst
The strong start to the year for dividends continues, with this being one of the best Januarys on record for dividend names. Read more.

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