Charles Payne is a Fox Business Network

Fox Business Network

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 contributor and co-host of "Varney & Co.". He joined the network at its launch in October 2007. Payne is also a contributor to the Fox News Channel

Fox News Channel

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, frequently appearing on shows such as "Cashin' In

Cashin' In

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," "Cavuto on Business

Cavuto on Business

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," and "Bulls and Bears." In addition to his work with Fox, Payne also hosts his own daily syndicated talk show The Payne Nation, by Sun Broadcast Group.

Payne is also the chief executive officer

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 and principal analyst

Financial analyst

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 of Wall Street Strategies, an independent stock market research firm he founded in 1991.
Payne began his career on Wall Street

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 as an analyst at E.F. Hutton in 1985. He served in the United States Air Force

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, attending Minot State University

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 and Central Texas College

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while in the service. He is married, and has a son sharing his name.