Farm & Construction Machinery
(CAT) America’s Aging Infrastructure is Coming Apart At the Seams
by David Fessler, Investment U‘s Energy and Infrastructure Expert
(CAT) Caterpillar-Bucyrus International Deal Gets DOJ Nod
Caterpillar Inc’s (CAT) pending $8.6 billion buyout of Bucyrus International Inc. (BUCY) is now a step closer to being finalized as it...
(CAT) Caterpillar Announces Debt Redemption Again
Beginning fiscal 2011, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), has redeemed debt totaling $38.72 million, including twelve notes having different coupon rates. Soon after its outstanding first quarter results, the company...
(CAT) Caterpillar to Redeem Debt
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has redeemed notes issued earlier by Caterpillar Financial Services, for a total amount of $7.57 million. The company decided to redeem 100% of the remaining amount.
The three...
(CAT) Caterpillar Quarterly Earnings Knock The Cover Off The Ball
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) posted a very strong increase in profit to $1.23 billion or $1.84 per share in the first quarter of 2011 from $233 million or 36 cents per share in the same quarter of 2010, primarily...
(AGCO) AGCO Corporation – Bull of the Day
AGCO Corporation’s (AGCO) adjusted first quarter EPS of $0.81 was almost seven times that of the year-ago quarter, driven by sales growth across all segments and improved gross margins. For fiscal 2011,...
(CAT) Caterpillar – Financial Tides – Barchart Chart of the Day
(JOYG) Joy Global Incorporated – Bull of the Day
We are encouraged by the long-term fundamentals of the mining industry, which provides Joy Global (JOYG) with substantial growth potential as conditions improve in the U.S., China and India. The company’s...
(CAT) Caterpillar’s 2011 Sales Jump 49% Globally
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has kicked off 2011 with a 49% year-over-year jump in global sales in January 2011, a stark contrast to the 27% drop in sales in January 2010. This marks...
(DE) Deere Earnings Report Outperforms Analyst Estimates
Deere & Co. (DE) delivered earnings of $1.20 per share in its first quarter ended January 31, 2011, striding ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 and more than double of 57 cents earned...
(HIT) Merge Healthcare Announces Seven New Contracts for Clinical Trials
With an aim to strengthen its position in the health IT (HIT) market, Merge Healthcare (MRGE) has taken up seven new contracts for its clinical trials solutions. In this regard, the company signed a deal...
(CAT) Stock Market News for January 28, 2011 – Market News
Technology stock earnings results helped the markets close higher on Thursday’s trade after mixed economic data failed to push the markets up to new highs. The Dow fell from the psychological 12,000 mark it had touched Wednesday, the highest since June 2008.
(CAT) Stock Market News for November 10, 2010 – Market News
Investors approached the current week prepared to book profits from a rally last week that raised stocks to their highest level since September 2008, prior to the collapse of Lehman Brothers. The greenback, which has lately developed an inverse relationship with the...
(DE) Deere & Company – Bull of the Day
Deere & Co. (DE) generates the highest operating margin in the industry. During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the company delivered earnings per share of $1.44, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate...
(DE) An Easy Way to Boost America’s Energy Independence
by David Fessler, Investment U’s Energy and Infrastructure Expert
Friday,...
(JOYG) Joy Global Incorporated – Third Quarter Beat by 11%
Joy Global Inc. (JOYG) is trading near its 52-week high of $67.29 after raising guidance following a strong third quarter.
Joy Global manufactures heavy mining equipment. It was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Milwaukee,...
(DE) Deere & Company Beats Earnings Expectations Again
Deere & Co. (DE) delivered third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $1.44, moving ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 as well as EPS of 99 cents last year. The outperformance was driven by positive...
(CAT) Caterpillar Incorporated – Surprised on Earnings 6 Quarters in a Row
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is still a hot stock as growth in the emerging markets remains strong.
Caterpillar manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and...
(CAT) Caterpillar Announces Robust Growth
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), citing robust growth across all regions, reported a 32% year-over-year jump in global sales for the three-month rolling period ended July 2010, a stark contrast to the 48% drop in sales...
(CAT) Caterpillar Continues International Expansion into Brazil
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), in tune with its strategy of international expansion — particularly in emerging markets — announced plans to expand its manufacturing presence in Brazil. Caterpillar will...
(DE) Deere Quarterly Report Beats Expectations – Raises Guidance
Deere & Co. (DE) reported earnings of $1.58 per share for its fiscal second quarter ended April 30. That was substantially ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 and compares favorably with earnings...
(CAT) Caterpillar First Quarter Earnings Outperform
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reported encouraging results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 with EPS of 50 cents from 39 cents in the year-ago quarter. Net earnings were $233 million, up from $230 million in...
(DE) Deere & Company – Analysts Have Been Raising Estimates
Deere & Co. (DE) continues to pressure its 52-week high at $62.08 on rising estimates and a bullish next-year growth projection.
Company Description
Deere & Co. provides...
(DE) Deere & Company – Bull of the Day
We are upgrading our recommendation on Deere & Co. (DE) to Outperform from Neutral as we anticipate it to perform well above the broader market. Deere is one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural...
(JOYG) Joy Global Analysts Downgrade to Neutral
We are downgrading Joy Global Inc. (JOYG) shares to Neutral from Outperform, reflecting forecast of limited revenue upside in 2010. The company reported EPS of $0.73 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus...
(DE) Deere & Company Earnings Report Scorecard
Earnings Release
A month back, Deere & Company (DE) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Earnings were $243.2 million or 57 cents per share, up from $203.9 million...
(JOYG) U.S. Industrial Production Edges Up
Industrial Production
Despite the snow storms in February, the total industrial production of the country managed to edge up by 0.1% over January. This marked the 8th straight increase in the Industrial Production, but it was also the smallest...
(JOYG) Joy Global – Beat Expectations by More Than 19% In Five of Five Quarters
Joy Global (JOYG) released stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2009 results. The company reported EPS of $0.73 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64.
In the last five quarters,...
(JOYG) Joy Global’s Quarterly Report Surpasses Estimates
Joy Global Inc. (JOYG) posted an EPS of 73 cents for the first quarter of 2010, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents but below the year-ago earnings of 83 cents. The better-than-expected earnings...
(JOYG) Joy Global – Emerging Markets Driving Growth
Joy Global (JOYG) is a play on global economic growth with a decent dividend yield.
Company Description
Joy Global is a pure play on the global mining sector. It is a leader...