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re: Am I the only one who thinks the market's reaction to the coronavirus outbreak is...
Posted on 2/1/20 at 9:30 am to UpstairsComputer
Posted on 2/1/20 at 9:30 am to UpstairsComputer
quote:No, they are not. You aren't reading the graph you posted correctly.
Earnings are negative over the past year
Earnings growth was slower in the fourth quarter 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2019 (likely because of the tariffs) but earnings are still positive.
Big difference.
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Posted on 2/1/20 at 1:41 pm to LSURussian
You’re correct, I misspoke. Point remains that buybacks were the major driver of multiples expansion last year because earnings aren’t improving. Market went up nearly 30% on slowing earnings. How about that?
My favorite is buying companies for 30% more while their prospects dim. Love it.
My favorite is buying companies for 30% more while their prospects dim. Love it.
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