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Caterpillar, known for its iconic yellow machines, is the largest global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Given that it serves a gamut of sectors - infrastructure, construction, mining, oil & gas and transportation, the company is considered a bellwether of the global economy. Since 1925, Caterpillar’s product portfolio has evolved and currently boasts 20 brands and generated revenues of $53.8 billion in 2019. It has more than 4 million of products with an extensive dealer network of 165 dealers spanning 191 countries. Caterpillar started using telematics in the 1990’s and reached its target of 1 million connected assets in 2019. The combination of innovation, cutting-edge technology, coupled with the formidable reputation, sets Caterpillar apart from its peers
Top Research Reports for McDonald's, Thermo Fisher & Caterpillar
by Mark Vickery
Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including McDonald's (MCD), Thermo Fisher (TMO) and Caterpillar (CAT).
The Market's Exaggerated Earnings Worries
by Sheraz Mian
These are all legitimate concerns, but we know that markets tend to overshoot, in both directions. Take a look at the 5-year valuation chart for the S&P 500 index below.
Stock Market News For Oct 25, 2018
by Zacks Equity Research
Stocks plummeted once again on Wednesday, resulting in the Dow and S&P 500 erasing gains for the year and the Nasdaq entering correction territory.
Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Illinois Tool Works, Caterpillar, 3M and Avery Dennison
by Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Illinois Tool Works, Caterpillar, 3M and Avery Dennison
Stocks Erase 2018 Gains: Here's What Stayed Green Today
by Ryan McQueeney
Stocks tumbled on Wednesday, erasing the year-to-date gains of at least two major indexes and proving that a number of market-wide and industry-specific headwinds are still weighing heavily on the minds of investors as a brutal October on Wall Street trudges along.
Stock Market News For Oct 24, 2018
by Zacks Equity Research
U.S. stocks rebounded from intra-day lows on Tuesday.
4 Top-Ranked Stocks to Buy During a Market Meltdown
by Tirthankar Chakraborty
As markets continue to gyrate, defensive stocks seem to be the safest investment options. Such stocks' performance and sales are not highly correlated with activities in the broader market.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, Caterpillar, Amazon, Walmart and Coca-Cola
by Zacks Equity Research
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, Caterpillar, Amazon, Walmart and Coca-Cola
Weak Spots in the Earnings Picture
by Sheraz Mian
The earnings picture remains solid, but some points of weakness have started showing up.
Weak Spots in the Earnings Picture
by Sheraz Mian
The earnings picture remains solid, but some points of weakness have started showing up.
Stocks Rally from Session Lows: 3 Great Earnings Reports to Thank
by Ryan McQueeney
After witnessing sharp losses in morning trading, U.S. stocks rallied into the afternoon hours to finish nearly 2% higher than session lows. Here's why.
The Tesla Value Case & Why Stocks Are Looking Volatile Again
by Ryan McQueeney
Ryan McQueeney covers volatility in Asian markets, trade war fears involving CAT, and positive earnings from LMT, MCD, and VZ. Later, he is joined by Brian Bolan to discuss today's stocks selloff and a surprising bullish note on TSLA.
3 Key Estimates for Microsoft's (MSFT) Q1 Earnings Report
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) sunk Tuesday as part of a larger market downturn on the back of growing concerns about the global economic picture and depressed outlooks from giants such as Caterpillar (CAT). With that said, Microsoft could turn things around with a strong performance Wednesday from some of its key business segments.
Selloff in Asian Bourses Weigh on U.S. Markets
by Zacks Equity Research
Selloff in Asian Bourses Weigh on U.S. Markets
Asian Selloffs Stain U.S. Indexes; Plus MMM, CAT, MCD
by Mark Vickery
Another down-leg overnight in Asian markets is dragging on U.S. indexes in the pre-market today, and pretty significantly.
Caterpillar (CAT) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates on Robust Demand
by Zacks Equity Research
Caterpillar (CAT) expects healthy order rates, backlog and improving end-markets to drive fiscal 2018 results despite higher material costs and supply chain challenges.
Stock Market News For Oct 23, 2018
by Zacks Equity Research
Markets closed mostly lower on Monday as worries about a deluge of earnings made investors feel shaky.
Caterpillar (CAT) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Caterpillar (CAT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.06% and 2.23%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2018. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
China's Stock Market Rally & Earnings Previews for CAT, MCD, and LMT
by Ryan McQueeney
Ryan McQueeney discusses a rally in the Chinese stock market and recent developments in the Italian budget crisis. He also recaps earnings results from Halliburton and Kimberly-Clark. Later, the host previews key reports due tomorrow morning, including those of Caterpillar, McDonald's, and Lockheed Martin.
Why Caterpillar (CAT) Might Surprise This Earnings Season
by Zacks Equity Research
Caterpillar (CAT) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
Industrial Stocks' Q3 Earnings Due on Oct 23: CAT, PNR & IEX
by Zacks Equity Research
With industrial production rising at an annual rate of 3.3% in Q3, let's see how industrial stocks - Caterpillar (CAT), Pentair (PNR) and IDEX (IEX) - are expected to fare in the quarter.
Halliburton, Schlumberger, Caterpillar and Twitter are part of Zacks Earnings Preview
by Zacks Equity Research
Halliburton, Schlumberger, Caterpillar and Twitter are part of Zacks Earnings Preview
Quiet Friday Session Caps Another Volatile Week in the Markets
by David Borun
Earnings and Geopolitical events contribute to another wild ride
Resource Industries to Aid Caterpillar's (CAT) Q3 Earnings
by Zacks Equity Research
Miners are increasing capital spend which in turn will drive mining equipment sales, and drive revenues and margins for Caterpillar's (CAT) Resource Industries segment in Q3.
Stock Market News For Oct 19, 2018
by Zacks Equity Research
Markets ended sharply lower on Thursday as concerns over growth of global economy continued to dent investors??? confidence.