China Stocks Suffer Sharpest Plunge Since 2007
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Jul 27, 12:13PM CDT
The efforts of China's government to tame its unruly stock markets hit a big speed bump Monday, as Chinese shares suffered their sharpest plunge in eight years. Concerns about China's slowing economic growth as well as doubts about the effectiveness...
AFTY: 18.08 (-1.67), CAF: 28.24 (-2.76), UTX: 98.87 (-0.44), DANG: 6.54 (-0.18), GM: 31.05 (-0.01), CMCM: 26.18 (-0.75), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), ASHR: 39.16 (-3.95), BITA: 40.29 (-2.39), JKS: 22.86 (-1.08), BABA: 81.40 (-1.62)
3 Reasons Why Earnings Season is Going Great
at The Street - Mon Jul 27, 10:00AM CDT
Strong quarterly results show that the market is more bearish than it should be right now.
AMZN: 531.41 (+1.99), HD: 113.07 (-0.52), AET: 110.23 (+0.23), HUM: 183.91 (+2.15), SBUX: 56.98 (-0.31), CI: 145.90 (+0.18), UA: 96.43 (+0.38), ANTM: 151.50 (+0.64), MCD: 96.04 (-0.06), GOOGL: 658.27 (+3.50), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73)
Caterpillar (CAT) Breaks Through Support at $75.60
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jul 27, 9:33AM CDT
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has opened bearishly below the pivot of $76.35 today and has reached the first level of support at $75.60. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $75.11 and $73.87.
CAT: 75.32 (-0.78)
Is Wall Street Facing an Apocalypse Now?
at The Street - Mon Jul 27, 9:30AM CDT
From a slowing economy to super-expensive Apple, worries abound.
SBUX: 56.98 (-0.31), AMZN: 531.41 (+1.99), FB: 94.17 (-2.78), FCX: 11.37 (-0.92), NEM: 17.22 (-0.58), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73), GOOG: 627.26 (+3.70)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: IBM, Verizon Communications, Apple, Microsoft and Caterpillar - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: IBM, Verizon Communications, Apple, Microsoft and Caterpillar
IBM: 159.07 (-0.68), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), MSFT: 45.35 (-0.59), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73), VZ: 45.83 (-0.21)
Stronger Dollar Hurts Q2: 4 Safe Bets - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 8:28AM CDT
A stronger dollar has emerged as one of the main reasons behind the dismal second quarter earnings season so far.
ISLE: 17.95 (-0.38), AXP: 74.92 (-0.98), SCVL: 28.14 (+0.92), CSFL: 13.61 (-0.15), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), MSFT: 45.35 (-0.59), USCR: 41.85 (-0.60)
Transfer Switch Market by Type, Transition Mode, Ampere Rating, Applications and Region - Global Trends and Forecasts to 2020
M2 - Mon Jul 27, 2:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/br4vdr/transfer_switch) has announced the addition of the "Transfer Switch Market by Type, Transition Mode, Ampere Rating, Applications and Region - Global Trends and Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering. The global transfer switch market is estimated to reach $1,470.9 Million by 2020 at a projected CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to the increasing demand in the industrial and commercial applications. Transfer switch is an electromechanical device which facilitates switching between two or more power sources mainly backup generators. It assures convenient and hassle free switching and continuous power supply in industrial, commercial and residential operations. The market drivers of the transfer switch market are entirely influenced by power distribution & transmission industry. Growth in the related as well as complementary markets, of generators and alternate energy sources, also contribute towards the growth of transfer switch market. Sudden brownouts and voltage fluctuation, outages, blackouts, and uncertain weather conditions have led to the increase in demand for transfer switch in the market. The growing dependence on power and critical application in industries, commercial institutions, healthcare, transportation, and households is the driving factor for transfer switch market. The figure below shows the global transfer switch market by region in the year 2014. The Asia-Pacific transfer switch market held the largest market share in 2014. The market in China accounts the largest share in this region. Rapid industrialization is driving the market growth in this country. Also, some of the world's largest transfer switch manufacturers are present in China. The need for the installation of transfer switch is more seen in the industrial sector as most of the industrial end users rely on continuous power. The sector comprises mainly power rental companies, utilities, telecom & IT (datacenters) and construction & manufacturing, mining industries, oil & gas, automotive, & pharmaceuticals industries. In terms of value, the industrial segment accounted for the largest share in the global transfer switch market, followed by commercial and residential. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Transfer Switch Market, By Type 8 Transfer Switch Market, By Ampere Rating 9 Transfer Switch Market, By Transition Mode 10 Transfer Switch Market, By Application 11 Transfer Switch Market, By Region 12 Competitive Landscape 13 Company Profiles - ABB Ltd. - Camsco Electric Co. - Caterpillar Inc. - Cummins - Eaton - Eltek Power Systems as - Emerson Electric Co. - Generac Power Systems - General Electric - Kohler Co. - Marathon Thomson Power System - Russelectric - Schneider Electric SE - Siemens AG. - Socomec For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/br...fer_switch
ABB: 19.68 (-0.32), EMR: 50.46 (-0.22), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78)
3 Biggest Hurdles to Caterpillar Inc.’s Growth
Neha Chamaria, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 25, 11:05AM CDT
Unfortunately for investors in Caterpillar , another dismal quarter has sent shares to a new 52-week low. Needless to say, the industrial giant's second quarter wasn't anything to write home about : Sales and revenue slipped 13%, while net...
CAT: 75.32 (-0.78)
Look for Shares of Caterpillar to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.01% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 24, 4:51PM CDT
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $75.85 to a high of $77.09. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $76.65 on volume of 9.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
CAT: 75.32 (-0.78)
Caterpillar Falls 1.01% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 24, 4:50PM CDT
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $75.85 to a high of $77.09. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $76.65 on volume of 9.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
CAT: 75.32 (-0.78)
Next Week's Focus: FOMC Announcement and Earnings from Facebook, Twitter
at The Street - Fri Jul 24, 3:52PM CDT
Traders will be focused on key economic data points and earnings reports next week.
AMZN: 531.41 (+1.99), ETN: 60.57 (-0.58), AXP: 74.92 (-0.98), FB: 94.17 (-2.78), HOT: 79.91 (-1.68), NFLX: 106.43 (-2.91), V: 73.86 (-0.94), SPY: 206.79 (-1.21), QQQ: 110.18 (-0.92), GOOGL: 658.27 (+3.50), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), TWTR: 34.70 (-0.72), OXY: 67.76 (-0.66), MA: 94.39 (-1.44), XLE: 68.51 (-1.00)
Dow 30 Stock Roundup: 3M, Apple, Verizon Beat Estimates, AmEx, Caterpillar, IBM Earnings Dip - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 24, 11:27AM CDT
The Dow suffered a particularly dismal week, weighed down by disappointing earnings and weak oil prices.
KO: 40.54 (+0.10), MMM: 148.71 (-0.62), GE: 25.95 (+0.20), AXP: 74.92 (-0.98), UTX: 98.87 (-0.44), BA: 141.03 (-3.03), V: 73.86 (-0.94), IBM: 159.07 (-0.68), MCD: 96.04 (-0.06), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), MSFT: 45.35 (-0.59), VZ: 45.83 (-0.21), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73), TRV: 105.59 (+0.32)
Stock Market News for July 24, 2015 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 24, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks ended in the red for the third-straight session on Thursday as dismal earnings results offset encouraging initial claims number
FDX: 164.74 (+0.63), MMM: 148.71 (-0.62), NSC: 82.80 (-0.16), AXP: 74.92 (-0.98), QCOM: 61.98 (+0.34), GM: 31.05 (-0.01), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), CSX: 30.52 (-0.29), ALK: 73.02 (-1.08), SNDK: 61.16 (-0.68), UNP: 92.39 (-0.22)
Caterpillar global sales fall
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 23, 5:48PM CDT
The construction and mining equipment maker's Q2 EPS fell 25% to $1.27, meeting views. Revenue fell 13% to $12.3 bil, missing estimates. Sales dropped in all regions, but fell the most in Latin America on weak construction activity in Brazil and in...
CAT: 75.32 (-0.78)
Caterpillar, 3M, Dow Sales Hit By Weak Global Growth
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 23, 5:09PM CDT
Citing "severe weakness" in mining, lower oil prices and sluggish sales in China and Brazil, Caterpillar (CAT) reported subpar revenue in the second quarter -- a fate that also befell 3M (MMM) and Dow Chemical (DOW) as they reported Q2 earnings on...
MMM: 148.71 (-0.62), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), DOW: 45.63 (-0.34)
Stocks Fall For Third Day, But Valeant Tops Buy Point
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 23, 3:47PM CDT
Stocks fell for a third straight session Thursday on disappointing earnings from economic bellwethers 3M (MMM) and Caterpillar (CAT). The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.7%, the S&P 500 lost 0.6% and the Nasdaq slid 0.5%. Volume was mixed, rising...
MMM: 148.71 (-0.62), VRX: 257.30 (+5.38), AFOP: 20.81 (-0.35), FCX: 11.37 (-0.92), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), INFN: 23.10 (+0.04)
Dow Sheds Yearly Gains as AmEx, Caterpillar Slide
at The Street - Thu Jul 23, 3:07PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average says goodbye to hard-earned yearly gains on Thursday as major components American Express and Caterpillar sell off.
XLB: 44.58 (-0.50), AXP: 74.92 (-0.98), LLY: 84.15 (-0.57), UA: 96.43 (+0.38), BHP: 36.32 (+0.02), VALE: 4.99 (-0.06), QCOM: 61.98 (+0.34), GM: 31.05 (-0.01), MCD: 96.04 (-0.06), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), RIO: 36.97 (-0.42), CMCSA: 61.11 (-1.06), SNDK: 61.16 (-0.68)
Caterpillar (CAT) Earnings Report: Q2 2015 Conference Call Transcript
at The Street - Thu Jul 23, 2:59PM CDT
The following Caterpillar (CAT) conference call took place on July 23, 2015, 11:00 AM ET. This is a transcript of that earnings call:
CAT: 75.32 (-0.78)
Jim Cramer: Don’t Sell Caterpillar; Citi an ‘Absolute Buy’
at The Street - Thu Jul 23, 2:32PM CDT
Jim Cramer delves into the financial health of Caterpillar and how Citigroup is another stock on his radar that is a terrific buy.
BOX: 16.64 (+0.35), LNKD: 220.66 (-4.40), IBM: 159.07 (-0.68), C: 57.96 (-0.74), GM: 31.05 (-0.01), FCAU: 14.41 (-0.74), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), TWTR: 34.70 (-0.72), SLB: 81.76 (-1.14), CLB: 104.32 (+0.02)
Dow Turns Negative for 2015 as Losses Accelerate
at The Street - Thu Jul 23, 2:10PM CDT
Stocks are lower on Thursday afternoon as crude oil extends recent lows.
XLB: 44.58 (-0.50), AXP: 74.92 (-0.98), BAC: 17.67 (-0.23), LLY: 84.15 (-0.57), UA: 96.43 (+0.38), IBM: 159.07 (-0.68), VALE: 4.99 (-0.06), BHP: 36.32 (+0.02), QCOM: 61.98 (+0.34), XLK: 41.98 (-0.38), GM: 31.05 (-0.01), MCD: 96.04 (-0.06), CAT: 75.32 (-0.78), RIO: 36.97 (-0.42), MSFT: 45.35 (-0.59), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73), CMCSA: 61.11 (-1.06), DOW: 45.63 (-0.34), BABA: 81.40 (-1.62)