I am in agreement with your last paragraph. I was put off by my reaction to your deciding what's relevant for others. You addressed this in a classy fashion. You have been my go to poster for information, maturity and optimism.

I hope your science works out.Yes earnings are important for stock evaluations. However,PE valuations are often driven by which industry is in fasion or in favor at any given time. There are companies selling for multiples of 50 or more times earnings , while others are single digit.

Keep on Charlie regarding the celebration party. Can it be he's afraid we want him to pay.