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It's "Attack of the Robot Trucks" at BHP Billiton Ltd and Rio Tinto plc
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 04, 2:46PM CDT
BHP Billiton recently celebrated the opening of a new iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Australia. But that's not the exciting news. What's really interesting is that it used that announcement to inform the world that it's expanding its use of...

Why Mr. Market Dumped Manitowoc Company Inc. Stock Today
Neha Chamaria, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 02, 3:03PM CDT
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. What : Brakes failed on Manitowoc shares today as they...

Caterpillar Has Returned 12.5% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (CAT)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 02, 10:02AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) on January 31st, 2014 at $93.35. In approximately 3 months, Caterpillar has returned 12.48% as of today's recent price of $105.00.

Manitowoc Beats on Q1 Earnings Ests, Revs Miss - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 02, 9:10AM CDT
Manitowoc Company, Inc.'s (MTW) adjusted EPS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate while revenues missed.

Terex Misses on Q1 Earnings & Revs - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 01, 2:20PM CDT
Terex Corp.'s (TEX) Q1 earnings and revenues missed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Dow Falls as Strong April PMI Report Can't Outweigh Exxon's Earnings Dip
Dan Carroll, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 01, 1:38PM CDT
An up-and-down day has two of three major U.S. stock indices in negative territory at 2:30 p.m. EDT, with  the Dow Jones Industrial Average  down 28 points. Twenty-two of the blue-chip index's 30 stocks have tumbled into the red, with  Big...

These 4 Stocks Gave the Dow Its New Record High, But Can They Keep Growing in 2014?
Alex Planes, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 01, 12:10PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finally set a new all-time high yesterday by closing at 16,580.84 points -- four points higher than, and 81 days after, the old record set on the last day of 2013. Some components ( many in the financial sector )...

This Week's Aggressive Growth Stocks (CAT)(URI) - Video Blog
Brian Bolan - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 01, 11:14AM CDT
Aggressive Growth Stock picks discussed with Brian Bolan, Caterpillar (CAT) and United Rentals (URI).

The Dow Should Thank Merck, Caterpillar, and Johnson & Johnson for Its New Record
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 30, 8:05PM CDT
On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrials set a new all-time record high, with its gain of 45 points just barely poking up into uncharted territory by about four points. Although there weren't really any stocks that stood out among the Dow's 30...

Why China Topping the U.S. is Good News for the Dow Jones Industrials
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 30, 11:39AM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrials continued their upward trajectory in early trading Wednesday, up 15 points as of 12:38 p.m. EDT. Investors were initially uncertain about the impact of U.S. gross domestic product data that was far weaker than expected,...

Is China Giving Caterpillar and Joy Global Investors Sleepless Nights?
ICRA Online, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 30, 7:00AM CDT
China's importance for the growth trajectories of mining and construction equipment makers is well-pronounced, as the country has the world's largest mining and construction markets. No wonder then that  Caterpillar and Joy Global recently made...

Pre-Market Pulse on Machinery Stocks -- Research on Caterpillar, Manitowoc, Terex, and CNH Industrial
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 30, 7:00AM CDT
The trading session on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 ended on a higher note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,535.37, up 0.53% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,103.54, up 0.72%. The S&P 500 finished the day 0.48% higher at 1,878.33. The gains were broad based as eight out of ten sectors finished on a positive note. The S&P 500 Industrials Sector Index ended the day 0.25% higher at 454.51, and the index has gained 5.60% in the previous three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), The Manitowoc Co. Inc. (NYSE: MTW), Terex Corp. (NYSE: TEX) and CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI). Free technical research on CAT, MTW, TEX and CNHI can be downloaded upon signing up at:

Why Manitowoc Company Inc. Shares Could Jump on an Earnings Surprise This Week
Neha Chamaria, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 10:34PM CDT
After a fantastic set of numbers and guidance from Caterpillar last week, it's time for Manitowoc to treat its shareholders to some delectable news when it releases its first-quarter earnings this Thursday. Manitowoc shares have hugely...

Caterpillar Continues to Slash Jobs and Ford Motor Company Remains a Buy
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 2:00PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading 99 points higher, or 0.60%, by midafternoon with some help from drugmaker  Merck 's latest earnings report. "The market has grown more volatile, in a sense that it reacts more to daily news like the...

CATERPILLAR INC. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc.
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 29, 12:17PM CDT
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) in connection with possible claims of breaches of fiduciary duty.

Dow Opens Higher, But Will Housing Woes Weigh on Home Depot and Caterpillar?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 10:05AM CDT
On Tuesday morning, the Dow Jones Industrials initially spiked higher as earnings season continued to go reasonably well . Yet once again, the Dow has moved with some intraday volatility, with the average up 81 points as of 11 a.m. EDT. Even...

Research and Markets: Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018: ABB Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., and Kohler Co. Dominate the Market
Business Wire - Tue Apr 29, 9:39AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lfljq7/gensets_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018: ABB Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., and Kohler Co. Dominate the Market" report to their offering.

Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018: ABB Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., and Kohler Co. Dominate the Market
M2 - Tue Apr 29, 6:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l7v26l/gensets_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018: ABB Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., and Kohler Co. Dominate the Market" report to their offering. The increase in merger and acquisition activities is one of the key emerging trends in the Gensets market in the MEA region. The market is fragmented with the presence of many international and local vendors. The major players are attempting to increase their market shares and access the untapped market. As a result, a number of mergers and acquisitions and strategic alliances are expected to take place in the market during the forecast period. Many large vendors and emerging contenders in the market are looking for mergers and acquisitions to enhance their market presence. Also, the market players are creating alliances with regional, small, and large companies to increase their market share. This also enhances their distribution channels and improves their market reach. Thus, mergers and acquisitions help companies remain competitive in the market. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the Gensets market in the MEA region is the rapid rate of industrialization. The major reason for this rapid rate of industrialization is the boom in technological advancements and the availability of cheap labor and natural resources. Further, the report states that intense competition among vendors is one of the major challenges in the Gensets market in the MEA region. There are several gensets manufacturers that have a presence in the market which creates stiff competition among them. Moreover, many gensets manufacturers from China and India are offering their products at a comparatively cheaper price. Key vendors dominating this space are: - ABB Ltd. - Caterpillar Inc - Cummins Inc. - Kohler Co. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l7..._market_in

Japan Machinery Market 2014-2018: Caterpillar, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Komatsu & Kubota Dominate the Market
M2 - Mon Apr 28, 11:20AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55243v/machinery_market) has announced the addition of the "Japan Machinery Market 2014-2018: Caterpillar, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Komatsu & Kubota Dominate the Market" report to their offering. The Machinery market in Japan to grow at a CAGR of 12% to 2018. The Machinery market in Japan is driven by several factors; one such driver is the increasing growth in the construction industry. The rise in the construction of roads, railways, ports, and airports has led to higher demand for construction equipment such as earthmoving machinery, cranes, road machinery, and concrete machinery. In Japan, agriculture is being increasingly carried out in urban areas across the nation. In fact, urban agricultural output accounted for one-third of the total agricultural output, and urban farmers accounted for 25 percent of the overall farmers in Japan. In Tokyo, urban agricultural output provides food grains for more than 700,000 residents. It also helps in reducing transport time for agricultural output from rural areas and maintains a balanced ecosystem. As a result, with increasing urban agriculture, the demand for agricultural equipment is on the rise, thereby contributing to the growth of Machinery market in Japan. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges is the high total cost of ownership because of the increasing price of iron and steel used in the assembly of construction equipment such as backhoe loaders, crawler excavators, and mobile cranes, which require huge amounts of steel and iron. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Caterpillar Inc. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd - Komatsu Ltd. - Kubota Corp. Other prominent vendors mentioned in the report are: - AB Volvo - IHI Construction Machinery Ltd - Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. - Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. - Mitsubishi Corp. - Okada Aiyon Corporation. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55...ery_market

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: United Technologies, AT&T, Boeing, Caterpillar and Verizon Communications
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 28, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX-Free Report), AT&T, Inc. (NYSE:T-Free Report), Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA-Free Report), Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT-Free Report) andVerizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ-Free Report).
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