RE:RE:RE:RE:..All you Warren Buffetts out there. The near term returns are NOT important, what is important is FUTURE returns. Valuations on LPs are not based on this year's, next year's, or even the year after's earnings. Its about Revenue growth, and if APH misses out on revenue growth by trying to ensure earning this year, the market will continue to punish them. 10 cents in earnings does not drive a $12 stock price. You want to buy a stock based on earnings - buy a bank or a utility.