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RETAIL BREAKS THE CHAINS OF CONFORMITY
5/20/2025 - Yesterday, Bloomberg Television and CNBC tried mightily and laid it on thick. But even when the market was only down fractionally, headlines painted a different picture.... MORE

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THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
5/19/2025 9:45:18 AM By Charles Payne
THE TRUMP FOREIGN POLICY DOCTRINE EMERGES
5/16/2025 9:50:54 AM By Charles Payne
THE STUDS LEAD & CARRY THE LOAD
5/15/2025 9:43:47 AM By Charles Payne
Foundation Consolidation
5/14/2025 1:25:36 PM By Charles Payne
LET THE SUNSHINE IN
5/14/2025 9:41:13 AM By Charles Payne

Payne's Perspective: May 19, 2025: The Establishment Breaks Glass

It was the second-best week of the year. All sectors were higher, with growth leading the way. The influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) also lifted advances in Industrials (XLI) and Technology (XLK). During President Trump’s historic visit, much AI news emanated from the Middle East. I would Read more.

The Dividend Report - May 2025

It was easy to forget about dividends in 2023 and 2024, but more investors are considering them during the turbulent market of 2025. I suspect even more will seek the comfort of dividends as yields come down during the year, especially those who had been camped out in money markets the last two Read more.

Market Outlook

Payne's Perspective: Another Moment of Truth: May 12, 2025

5/12/2025 By Charles Payne CEO & Principal Analyst
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Service survey came in better than expected, but there were lots of flags. The next round of economic data will have more tariff impact, but overall, the hard data keeps coming in better than expected, and there is a story there that shouldn’t be ignored. Read more.

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