Cme

[stocks54]

Congratulations!!!

yeah baby! go CME!

my $1 call is now going for $5.

Way to go my friend.

Regards,

[df21084]

CME is getting hammered this morning. 92% increase in profit, and it gets hammered.

[jiesen]

CME is getting hammered this morning. 92% increase in profit, and it gets hammered.

yep, because the street had predicted 3.5% more. amazing. oops, I forgot to ask what the call would be worth if it went down 24 bucks!

oh well, easy come easy go! sure would have been nice if they'd just have hit that extra 3.5% though...

[abk33139]

I decided to up my holdings in this stock today. I had only bought 8 shares when Mr. Market made his pick (which I bought at $224) and I picked up another 4 shares today at $189. I'm hoping that when the stock hits Mr. Market's target, my 4 shares will make me an exceptional profit. Has anyone else bought more shares?

On another topic, it looks like because of the amount of trades I do, the cost per transaction when down from $15 to $10. I know that's still a lot when its on the front end and back end, but since I'm trading with 401k money I don't have any taxes to pay (yet).

Take care,
Alison

[mrmarket]

I rarely "average down" but I like the fact that CME continues to grow its earnings and revenues. I haven't found a competitor yet for this company with its scale and expertise so there is no reason to believe that its earnings will not continue to grow.

Ever wonder why they use the term "weak sellers"?

[df21084]

Way to go Disney

I rarely "average down" but I like the fact that CME continues to grow its earnings and revenues. I haven't found a competitor yet for this company with its scale and expertise so there is no reason to believe that its earnings will not continue to grow.

Ever wonder why they use the term "weak sellers"?

I agree completely. Thomson First Call threw a dart and said $1.69 per share. CME earned $1.64 per share, up from .$87 the prior year.

Geesh!!! It's amazing how much stock people will put into a dart throw versus actual results.

Disney (DIS) increased earnings by measley 5% --- CME almost doubled theirs. But Thomson had no expectations of Disney. Therefore, DIS goes up.

Thomson First Call should just SHUT UP! And some of these investors need to put their crack pipes back in their holsters.

[abk33139]

<<And some of these investors need to put their crack pipes back in their holsters.>>

Wow, your comment seems a little harsh ...especially if it was aimed at moi.

Alison<-------self proclaimed newbie with lots to learn

[df21084]

<<And some of these investors need to put their crack pipes back in their holsters.>>

Wow, your comment seems a little harsh ...especially if it was aimed at moi.

Alison<-------self proclaimed newbie with lots to learn

Alison,

I'm not sure why you would think I would be referring to you. You stated you bought additional shares. I think that's smart. If I can scrounge up more $$$, I'll buy more too. CME doubled their profit! That's a good thing.

My statement was directed to a collective group of weak sellers who would rather be disappointed (along with Thomson First Call) than read CME's income statement and realize that doubling profit is not a reason to run like a scalded dog. $$$Mr. Market$$$ referred to "weak sellers." Same here.

In my opinion, the only sound reason to sell would be a better opportunity elsewhere. It is doubtful the majority of weak sellers found a better opportunity.

On the other hand, if you work for Thomson, I apologize.

[abk33139]

df21084 - my apologies. I misinterpreted your email. I thought you were talking about buyers, not sellers.

Thanks for the clarification.

Alison (who doesn't work for Thomson)

[scifos]

My statement was directed to a collective group of weak sellers who would rather be disappointed (along with Thomson First Call) than read CME's income statement and realize that doubling profit is not a reason to run like a scalded dog.

One should consider that the higher earnings that were expected were built into the share price. By not meeting these expectations that had been a factor in the share price, the price dropped to reflect the fact that the expectations weren't met. Now, I will agree that a 10 or 11% drop or whatever it was was WAY to much. Espically considering that it barely missed and still posted amazing earnings. In general, I would expect any stock to drop when it misses expectations (i.e dissapoints at least some people who bought it expecting better results)

[df21084]

One should consider that the higher earnings that were expected were built into the share price. By not meeting these expectations that had been a factor in the share price, the price dropped to reflect the fact that the expectations weren't met. Now, I will agree that a 10 or 11% drop or whatever it was was WAY to much. Espically considering that it barely missed and still posted amazing earnings. In general, I would expect any stock to drop when it misses expectations (i.e dissapoints at least some people who bought it expecting better results)

You're correct -- it barely missed. It barely missed some made up number, but it made an almost 100% increase in earnings. It just amazes me that anyone could be "disappointed" by this.

Oh well. CME's earnings will be awesome next quarter too. Hopefully, next time, nobody will have any expectations, and it'll skyrocket. In the meantime, I'm trying to find some spare cash.

Regards.