Weak Industrial Earnings Drag Industrial ETFs Lower - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 53 mins ago
Uninspiring earnings results from some of the top industrial players are weighing on these ETFs.
IYJ: 103.86 (+1.59), MMM: 151.50 (+2.79), GE: 26.11 (+0.16), XLI: 53.60 (+0.96), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56), VIS: 103.18 (+1.66), UNP: 96.46 (+4.07)
Caterpillar Announces $1.5 Billion Accelerated Stock Repurchase
M2 - 2 hrs 2 mins ago
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced it entered into a definitive agreement with Citibank N.A. to purchase a total of $1.5 billion of its common stock under an accelerated stock repurchase transaction.
CAT: 77.88 (+2.56)
Caterpillar Announces New Strategy for Vocational Truck Product Family
M2 - 2 hrs 2 mins ago
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced it will begin independently designing and manufacturing its vocational truck product family at its plant in Victoria, Texas. The plant, which opened in 2012, currently produces hydraulic excavators.
CAT: 77.88 (+2.56)
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Higher After Taking Over Dump Truck Manufacturing
at The Street - Tue Jul 28, 9:45AM CDT
Caterpillar (CAT) shares are rising after the company announced that it is taking over its dump truck manufacturing operations from Navistar International (NAV).
CAT: 77.88 (+2.56)
A Layman's Guide to China and Your Portfolio's Exposure
at The Street - Tue Jul 28, 9:00AM CDT
A basic checklist will help determine what you should do with a stock.
SBUX: 57.16 (+0.18), COH: 31.04 (+0.29), HOG: 58.18 (+0.38), NKE: 113.67 (+1.94), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56)
Downgrade Alert for Caterpillar (CAT)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jul 28, 7:17AM CDT
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) was downgraded from Neutral to Underperform at Tigress Financial today. The stock closed yesterday at $75.32 on volume of 10.1 million shares, above average daily volume of 4.5 million. Caterpillar Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets construction, mining, agricultural, and forestry machinery. The Company also manufactures engines and other related parts for its equipment, and offers financing and insurance. Caterpillar distributes its products through a worldwide organization of dealers.
CAT: 77.88 (+2.56)
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: 18.41 (+0.33), CAF: 28.67 (+0.43), UTX: 98.72 (-0.15), DANG: 6.60 (+0.06), GM: 31.28 (+0.23), CMCM: 26.87 (+0.69), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56), ASHR: 39.84 (+0.68), BITA: 39.90 (-0.39), JKS: 23.72 (+0.86), BABA: 80.11 (-1.29)
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: 524.70 (-6.71), HD: 114.56 (+1.49), AET: 110.71 (+0.48), HUM: 182.62 (-1.29), SBUX: 57.16 (+0.18), CI: 145.66 (-0.24), UA: 97.51 (+1.08), ANTM: 153.29 (+1.79), MCD: 97.23 (+1.19), GOOGL: 657.13 (-1.14), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56), AAPL: 123.43 (+0.66)
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: 77.88 (+2.56)
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: 57.16 (+0.18), AMZN: 524.70 (-6.71), FB: 94.84 (+0.67), FCX: 12.42 (+1.05), NEM: 17.60 (+0.38), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56), AAPL: 123.43 (+0.66), GOOG: 626.34 (-0.92)
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: 159.55 (+0.48), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56), MSFT: 45.38 (+0.03), AAPL: 123.43 (+0.66), VZ: 45.80 (-0.03)
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: 18.17 (+0.22), AXP: 75.16 (+0.24), SCVL: 28.34 (+0.20), CSFL: 13.59 (-0.02), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56), MSFT: 45.38 (+0.03), USCR: 42.07 (+0.22)
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: 19.84 (+0.16), EMR: 51.68 (+1.22), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56)
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: 77.88 (+2.56)
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: 77.88 (+2.56)
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: 77.88 (+2.56)
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: 524.70 (-6.71), ETN: 61.36 (+0.79), AXP: 75.16 (+0.24), FB: 94.84 (+0.67), HOT: 81.54 (+1.63), NFLX: 107.26 (+0.83), V: 74.84 (+0.98), SPY: 208.96 (+2.17), QQQ: 110.94 (+0.76), GOOGL: 657.13 (-1.14), CAT: 77.88 (+2.56), TWTR: 35.82 (+1.12), OXY: 69.34 (+1.58), MA: 95.21 (+0.82), XLE: 70.50 (+1.99)