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Caterpillar (CAT)

Stock (Manufacturing Industry, Farm & Construction Machinery Industry, Agriculture Industry, Transportation Industry)

CAT's 3Q Profits Drop Caterpillar Inc. saw a 6% decrease in third quarter profits at $868 million, compared to $927 million in 2007. This comes despite the company achieving record sales worldwide. The main reasons for the decline were higher steel and freight charges. Lowers earnings forecast Caterpillar posts earnings growth of 15%. Shares drop, however, when the company announces a lower earnings forcast due to a slumping US housing market. Caterpillar misses earnings Caterpillar posts a 21% drop in profit due in large part to falling construction equipment sales CAT reaffirms previously stated profitable expecta 01/26/2007 - 11/16/2006: CAT reaffirms previously stated profitable expectations for the upcoming fiscal year. CAT completes acquisition of India based engine bu CAT announces dividend payment, stock plummets, an CAT announces dividend payment, stock plummets, and investors realize the money would be better spent to expand to meet current demand.

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