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May 15, 2013
Though Deere's shares sold off after earnings, the business model is sound and rolling along.
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May 15, 2013
Cummins is still bottoming, but the Street is already thinking recovery
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April 22, 2013
Caterpillar has gotten cheaper, but willing the mining industry recover?
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April 22, 2013
If oilfield activity has bottomed, Halliburton would be a good pick here.
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February 15, 2013
Recently, Fitch Ratings concluded the peer review of 16 mid-tier regional banks. The group includes banks with total ...
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February 12, 2013
The stock market has outperformed even the most optimistic forecasts so far this year. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones ...
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February 11, 2013
Following the disappointing holiday sales season, fashion retailer Cato Corporation (CATO) again posted weak ...
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February 08, 2013
With fourth quarter results for more than 75% of the market capitalization of S&P 500 companies already known, we ...
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February 08, 2013
With fourth quarter results for more than 75% of the market capitalization of S&P 500 companies already known, we ...
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February 06, 2013
Strong 4Q for Manitowoc Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from ...
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February 06, 2013
For the first time in 4 years, earnings growth is expected to be negative.
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February 04, 2013
The 'offshoring' movement had a profound deleterious effect on the U.S. job market. Entire industries such as ...
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January 29, 2013
Discouraging home sales data overshadowed better-than-expected reports on durable orders, dragging the S&P 500 and ...
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January 28, 2013
Reduced sales, lower production and a decline in inventory primarily resulted in lower fourth quarter 2012 earnings ...
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January 28, 2013
Leading oilfield service provider Halliburton Company (HAL) has initiated its first bacteria-fighting truck in ...
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January 28, 2013
The busy economic and earnings calendar this week will give stocks a clear directional nudge after they reached ...
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January 28, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013 The busy economic and earnings calendar this week will give stocks a clear directional ...
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January 25, 2013
Arctic Cat Inc. (ACAT) reported a 41.3% rise in earnings per share to $1.30 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 ...
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January 24, 2013
A world economic recovery, as witnessed from equity market improvements of the lows experienced since the 2008 ...
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January 24, 2013
A world economic recovery, as witnessed from equity market improvements of the lows experienced since the 2008 ...
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January 21, 2013
In a shocking development, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) announced that it has unearthed accounting misconduct at its ...
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January 18, 2013
Snowmobile maker Arctic Cat Inc. (ACAT) has launched a new model in its Wildcat line of side-by-side vehicles geared ...
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January 16, 2013
Allison is uncommonly profitable, but also saddled with sizable debts.
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January 14, 2013
Outsourcing or offshoring has had a profound effect on the U.S. job market. Industries such as textiles, toys, shoes ...
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January 14, 2013
Every three months, publicly traded companies report their earnings—their profits, or losses. And this ...
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January 14, 2013
Leading oilfield service provider Halliburton Company (HAL) - together with Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and U.S. energy ...
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January 11, 2013
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has announced the opening of a proving ground and a large wheel loader manufacturing facility ...
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January 10, 2013
All-terrain vehicles maker Polaris Industries, Inc. (PII) has voluntarily recalled around 327 units of its 2013 ...
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January 07, 2013
Buckle Inc. (BKE), the leading retailer of casual apparels, footwear and accessories for men and women, came up with ...
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January 07, 2013
The holiday season was disappointing for Cato Corporation (CATO), a specialty retailer of fashion apparel, footwear ...
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January 07, 2013
Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care ...
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December 28, 2012
CNH Global N.V. (CNH) recently announced certain changes in its global alliance with Kobelco Construction Machinery ...
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December 26, 2012
Experts warn that the infrastructure deficit in the U.S. is stifling national competitiveness. At the same time, ...
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December 21, 2012
Cummins Power Generation Inc., a division of Cummins Inc. (CMI), revealed that it will raise prices up to 3% for ...
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December 21, 2012
On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq has fallen 2%, the S&P 500 has slipped 1.9% and the Dow has declined 1.4%. ...
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December 20, 2012
So far today, the Nasdaq has fallen 0.4%, the S&P 500 remains relatively unchanged and the Dow is down 0.1%. The ...
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December 20, 2012
So far today, the Nasdaq has declined 0.4%, the S&P 500 has moved little and the Dow has slipped 0.1%. The consumer ...
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December 14, 2012
Cummins Inc. (CMI) revealed that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program and the ...
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December 14, 2012
Joy Global will survive the downturn, but the timing of the recovery is still a big unknown
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December 12, 2012
The Nasdaq has been relatively flat, the S&P 500 has climbed 0.2% and the Dow is up 0.2% this morning. The NYSE is a ...
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December 12, 2012
After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq is unchanged, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.2% and the Dow is up 0.2%. These ...
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December 12, 2012
Joy Global Inc. (JOY) reported adjusted earnings of $1.99 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, compared ...
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December 04, 2012
The leading retailer of casual apparels, footwear and accessories for both men and women, Buckle Inc. (BKE) recently ...
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November 28, 2012
Markets ended in the red after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's discouraging comments about the "fiscal cliff" ...
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November 27, 2012
CNH Global N.V. (CNH) recently announced that the Special Committee of the board of directors has given the approval ...
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November 27, 2012
New York, July 26th (TradersHuddle.com) - Following are some of the upgrades and downgrades before the market open. ...
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November 26, 2012
We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Joy Global Inc. (JOY) primarily owing to possibilities of lower ...
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November 23, 2012
We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) based on margin headwinds, negative impact ...
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November 23, 2012
CNH Global N.V. (CNH) recently responded positively to the increased merger proposal from Fiat Industrial. Two ...
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November 20, 2012
CNH Global N.V.(CNH) recently announced that it has received a revised merger proposal from Fiat Industrial S.p.A. ...
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November 16, 2012
Buckle Inc. (BKE) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. The quarterly earnings of 88 cents ...
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November 13, 2012
In a bid to finance senior subordinated notes due 2017, Terex Corporation (TEX) has priced $850 million senior ...
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November 09, 2012
Disappointing revenue today means almost nothing for Westport's long-term value.
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November 07, 2012
Even with mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth, Manitowoc is going to have to show a higher, more consistent ...
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November 02, 2012
After recording declining comps in the last month, Buckle Inc. (BKE) posted strong same-store sales as well as total ...
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November 02, 2012
Currently, the Nasdaq has moved little, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.2% and the Dow has slipped 0.3%. The Nasdaq ...
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November 02, 2012
The Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 is down 0.2% and the Dow has fallen 0.3% after the morning's ...
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November 01, 2012
CNH Global N.V. (CNH) recently reported a net income (excluding restructuring and exceptional items) of $323 million ...
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October 31, 2012
Cummins Inc. (CMI) reported a 19.1% fall in adjusted earnings per share to $1.78 in the third quarter of 2012 from ...
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October 30, 2012
Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) has reported its third-quarter 2012 results, with earnings of 30 cents per share ...
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October 30, 2012
Terex Corp.'s (TEX) third-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share jumped 107% from 30 cents earned in ...
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October 29, 2012
Apple's dismal earnings juxtaposed against a marginally better-than-expected GDP rate left the benchmarks struggling ...
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October 26, 2012
Benchmarks added paltry gains following a batch of mixed earnings releases and positive domestic and international ...
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October 25, 2012
There has been little movement in the market so far this morning. The Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged; the S&P ...
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October 24, 2012
Cummins Inc. (CMI) plans to lay off 150 workers based in its southern Indiana factories, according to sources owing ...
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October 24, 2012
Caterpillar is in for a few tough quarters as demand for heavy equipment slows significantly.
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October 24, 2012
A lot of the weakness in the ongoing third quarter earnings season is attributable to problems in the Chinese ...
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October 24, 2012
Thursday, October 24, 2012 A lot of the weakness in the ongoing third quarter earnings season is attributable to ...
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October 23, 2012
GE may have disappointed, but the company and its stock are both in good shape today.
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October 23, 2012
Benchmarks rebounded from a heavy slump in the final hour of trading and finished with paltry gains on Monday. The ...
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October 23, 2012
Tuesday, October 12, 2012 What is common between DuPont (DD), UPS (UPS), 3M (MMM), Whirlpool (WHR) and United ...
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October 23, 2012
Before the open on Monday 10/22/12, Caterpillar (CAT) reported earnings
for the third quarter of 2012. The beat ...
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October 22, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) posted record EPS of $2.54 in the third quarter of 2012, a 49% increase from $1.71 in the ...
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October 22, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012 "Production across much of the company has been lowered, resulting in temporary ...
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October 22, 2012
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) announced its results for the most recent quarter on October 22, 2012. Caterpillar offers ...
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October 19, 2012
The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has fallen 1.6%; the S&P 500 is trading down 1%; and the Dow has ...
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October 17, 2012
So far today, the Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow has moved little. The ...
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October 17, 2012
On Monday, October 22, 2012, Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) will announce its third quarter earnings. The consensus analyst ...
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October 16, 2012
Fitch Ratings Services has raised its Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and long-term debt ratings on Cummins ...
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October 16, 2012
The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq has increased 1.1%; the S&P 500 is trading up 1%; and the Dow ...
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October 11, 2012
Alcoa's third quarter loss and its forecast of a dismal global economic situation dragged benchmarks into the red on ...
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October 10, 2012
Markets suffered yet another fall yesterday, following the International Monetary Fund's downgrade of global growth ...
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October 09, 2012
Benchmarks closed in the red on Monday after the World Bank reduced growth estimates for East Asia and the Pacific ...
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October 05, 2012
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) recently posted same-store sales as well as total sales results for the five-week period ...
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October 05, 2012
Key statistics suggest that the economy is a lot stronger than it was in late 2008 when Obama was elected. Another ...
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October 02, 2012
Amid the growing concerns of the sluggish pace of global economic recovery, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) recently revealed ...
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October 01, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, has implemented a ...
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September 28, 2012
Cummins Inc. (CMI) has announced the launch of three new innovations at MINExpo. The new innovations are dual-fuel ...
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September 28, 2012
Titan has above-average risk, but could offer excellent exposure to an off-road commercial vehicle rebound.
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September 27, 2012
A world economic recovery, as seen from equity market improvements off the lows experienced since the 2008 global ...
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September 27, 2012
A world economic recovery, as seen from equity market improvements off the lows experienced since the 2008 global ...
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September 27, 2012
investors have to balance the rewards of a much better Modine with the risks that the company will continue to ...
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September 26, 2012
Benchmarks lost out on their their initial gains to close in the red following comments made by a key Fed official. ...
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September 25, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, recently joined the ...
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September 25, 2012
The fifth-consecutive month of declines in German business confidence coupled with Caterpillar's dismal earnings ...
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September 25, 2012
Today's market action will likely show continuation of the tentative mood of the last few trading sessions, though ...
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September 25, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Today's market action will likely show continuation of the tentative mood of the last ...
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September 24, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) recorded machines sales growth of 13% for the three months ending August 31, 2012. Even ...
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September 20, 2012
The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has declined 0.3%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.3%; and the Dow ...
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September 18, 2012
We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Tenneco Inc. (TEN). The leading maker of emission control and ride ...
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September 18, 2012
The Nasdaq is up 0.1%, the S&P 500 has moved little and the Dow has climbed 0.1% after the morning's trading. The ...
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September 11, 2012
On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has climbed 0.3%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.6% and the Dow has increased ...
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September 11, 2012
The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has moved up 0.3%; the S&P 500 has climbed ...
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September 10, 2012
Currently, the Nasdaq has decreased 0.6%, the S&P 500 is unchanged and the Dow is trading up 0.1%. The Nasdaq ...
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September 10, 2012
The Nasdaq is down 0.6%, the S&P 500 remains relatively unchanged and the Dow is up 0.1% so far today. The consumer ...
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September 07, 2012
The Nasdaq has declined 0.2%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.3% and the Dow is unchanged so far today. The capital ...
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September 06, 2012
After recording declining comps for two consecutive months, Buckle Inc. (BKE) posted strong same-store sales as well ...
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September 04, 2012
The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has decreased 0.8%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.5%; and the Dow has ...
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August 31, 2012
The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq is up 0.8%; the S&P 500 is trading up 0.8%; and the Dow has ...
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August 30, 2012
Terex Corporation (TEX) will redeem $300 million senior notes bearing an interest rate of 10-7/8% and maturing in ...
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August 30, 2012
Mining equipment manufacturer and service provider Joy Global Inc. (JOY) reported adjusted earnings of $1.79 per ...
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August 27, 2012
Autodesk's miss only intensifies the growth problem. The company may look undervalued on the basis of its long-term ...
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August 24, 2012
Ambiguity over whether the Federal Reserve would introduce additional monetary stimulus and bleak jobs data dragged ...
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August 24, 2012
BHP's numbers were in line, but performance revolves around better commodity prices.
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August 24, 2012
New York, August 24th (TradersHuddle.com) - Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closed the trading
day at $87.63, near ...
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August 22, 2012
Body Central Corp. (BODY) recently promoted Tom Stoltz to the position of the chief operating officer (COO) as well ...
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August 20, 2012
This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%; the S&P 500 has ...
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August 17, 2012
Arctic Cat Inc. (ACAT) swung to a profit in its fiscal 2013 first quarter (ended June 30, 2012) and delivered a ...
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August 13, 2012
The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has slipped 0.3%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.4%; and the Dow has ...
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August 08, 2012
The Nasdaq is up 1.4%, the S&P 500 has risen 1.1% and the Dow has climbed 0.8% on a good day for the market so far. ...
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August 07, 2012
Benchmarks had a quiet session on Monday in the absence of major domestic headlines and ended with meager gains. ...
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August 06, 2012
The Nasdaq has climbed 1%, the S&P 500 is up 0.5% and the Dow has risen 0.6% on a good day for the market so far. ...
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July 30, 2012
Terex Corp. (TEX) reported second-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 75 cents per share, versus 10 cents in the ...
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July 30, 2012
The nation's central bank and the European Central Bank sparked off fresh hopes of economic stimulus among investors ...
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July 27, 2012
Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) has reported its second-quarter 2012 results, delivering earnings of 45 cents per ...
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July 26, 2012
Dismal earnings from tech bellwether Apple on one hand and strong results from Caterpillar and Boeing on the other ...
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July 25, 2012
We have the usual headlines out of Europe this morning: pointing to 'unsustainable' government bond yields in Spain ...
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July 25, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 We have the usual headlines out of Europe this morning: pointing to 'unsustainable' ...
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July 25, 2012
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) announced its results for the most recent quarter on July 25, 2012. Caterpillar offers ...
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July 24, 2012
The short-term weakness in the market internals and the Dow Transportation Average last week warned of a ...
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July 23, 2012
Europe is again in the news this morning, with Spain-centric fears reminding investors that the region's problems ...
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July 23, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Europe is again in the news this morning, with Spain centric fears reminding investors ...
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July 23, 2012
On Wednesday, July 25, 2012, Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) will announce its second quarter earnings. The consensus analyst ...
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July 13, 2012
Positive Eurozone industrial production data is more noise than news. This recent downturn in the global equity ...
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July 13, 2012
There are a few stocks I really look forward to earnings from. Caterpillar (CAT) and Cummins (CMI) tell us about ...
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July 11, 2012
Benchmarks posted their fourth straight loss yesterday after some companies lowered their profit guidance. The ...
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July 11, 2012
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Cato Corporation (CATO) recently reported disappointing same store ...
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July 10, 2012
We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) following our assessment of its ...
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July 09, 2012
The Buckle Inc. (BKE) reported net sales of $79.4 million in June 2012, down 0.3% from $79.6 million in the ...
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July 09, 2012
The market is having a bad day so far. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.3%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.3%; and the Dow is ...
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July 09, 2012
Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle Inc. (BKE), a leading retailer of casual apparels, footwear and ...
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July 06, 2012
Navistar accepts reality and changes its emissions control technology.
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July 06, 2012
Currently, the Nasdaq is up 0.1%, the S&P 500 is down 0.5% and the Dow has slipped 0.3%. Formerly run as a private ...
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July 06, 2012
The Nasdaq has decreased 1.7%, the S&P 500 has fallen 1.3% and the Dow is down 1.4%, marking a bad morning for the ...
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July 05, 2012
The Nasdaq has moved up 0.3%, the S&P 500 has decreased 0.2% and the Dow is down 0.1% so far today. Also known as ...
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July 05, 2012
So far today, the Nasdaq has risen 0.3%, the S&P 500 is down 0.2% and the Dow is trading down 0.1%. The biggest ...
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July 04, 2012
Nike's disappointing futures have investors worrying more than ever about China. Long term, Nike could be healthy, ...
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July 03, 2012
We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) due to the recent loss of momentum in sales growth, ...
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July 03, 2012
Investors who can live with the risk of taking a 20-30% paper loss in the short run may be willing to buy Siemens' ...
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July 03, 2012
Despite large first-quarter gains, two big Dow stocks show strong monthly chart formations and are worthy of new ...
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July 03, 2012
The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq has climbed 0.7%; the S&P 500 is up 0.7%; and the Dow has risen ...
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June 30, 2012
As has been duly noted, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was a juggernaut of an index during the month of June, but ...
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June 26, 2012
Clarcor is a well-run business and the filtration business is a good one to be in, but the growth potential doesn't ...
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June 25, 2012
The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has declined 2%; the S&P 500 is trading down 1.7%; and the Dow ...
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June 21, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) recorded machines sales growth of 11% for the three months ending May 31, 2012. Even though ...
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June 21, 2012
Another Federal Open Market Committee confab has drawn to a close and with hopes for more quantitative easing have ...
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June 20, 2012
Well, the answer to that question is probably "Nearly every corner of the market, particularly the riskiest ...
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June 18, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) upped its quarterly dividend by 6 cents to 52 cents to boost shareholder value. The hike ...
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June 15, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has partnered with Westport Innovations Inc. (WPRT), a global leader in natural gas engines, ...
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June 14, 2012
Terex Corporation (TEX) has launched a new division called Terex Port Solutions to be incorporated within its Terex ...
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June 11, 2012
Titan may be too aggressive in acquiring dealerships and spending too much of its cash expanding during the waning ...
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June 07, 2012
A world economic recovery, as seen from equity market improvements off the lows experienced since the 2008 global ...
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June 07, 2012
A world economic recovery, as seen from equity market improvements off the lows experienced since the 2008 global ...
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June 06, 2012
In order to augment the production capacity of its Illinois facility, Deere & Co. (DE) intends to invest $47 million ...
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June 04, 2012
These days, almost every sector under the sun is intimately tied to economic data points, both foreign and domestic, ...
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June 02, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has recently been awarded a six-year fixed price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for ...
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June 01, 2012
With the slowdown in mining equipment, Joy Global may lag for a while.
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May 31, 2012
At about seven times 2012 EBITDA, Kirby's shares are cheaper than usual, largely due to declines in frac activity in ...
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May 15, 2012
Deere & Company (DE) is scheduled to announce its second quarter fiscal 2012 results on May 16, 2012. The current ...
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May 03, 2012
The construction and mining equipment giant should represent an appealing way to gain exposure to global economic ...
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May 03, 2012
Stock Market News for May 3, 2012 - Market News
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May 03, 2012
Overall agricultural equipment demand should remain fundamentally stronger going forward.
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May 01, 2012
XLI: Earnings, Data Battle To A Wednesday Draw
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May 01, 2012
Caterpillar Inc. - Aggressive Growth
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May 01, 2012
Earnings Review: Solid Results This Week
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April 30, 2012
II-VI is struggling to grow, as multiple external factors are hitting the business, including tellurium pricing and ...
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April 26, 2012
When it comes to the performances of the DJIA and S&P 500, what matters is the valuation of companies, and at the ...
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April 23, 2012
With manufacturing returning to U.S. shores, the industrial real estate sector could finally be turning a corner. ...
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April 19, 2012
It’s time to be bullish on everything related to food—restaurants, food producers, fertilizers, ...
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April 13, 2012
Titan's growth is robust, but it comes with a lot of risk.
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April 04, 2012
American investors' indiscriminate obsession with all things China is long past. SORL has been all but left for ...
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March 31, 2012
RDM Financial CEO Ron Weiner explains why he advises individuals to use ETFs and mutual funds for emerging-world ...
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March 31, 2012
Now that the company has gotten religion about the welfare of Chinese workers, perhaps US taxpayers will be next in ...
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March 28, 2012
We tell you about the Dow's first quarter outperformers.
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March 23, 2012
Cato's doesn't grow rapidly but its stock does offer an appealing dividend yield.
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March 22, 2012
While unemployment plagues workers, it is also a problem for companies who can't find skilled workers for the jobs ...
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March 21, 2012
Emerging markets undoubtedly will be the growth engines of the future. For investors, playing that growth doesn’t ...
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March 20, 2012
While lesser-known stocks have put up astronomical performances since the turn of the year, many bigger name ...
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March 05, 2012
Commercial is generating huge gains in revenues and earnings, yet its stock trades below its 2004 IPO price of $13 a ...
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March 02, 2012
Joy's results weren't bad, but the industry outlook is getting cloudy.
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February 29, 2012
The markets have been moving up, as it looks like Europe will be able to sort out its economic troubles. That means ...
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February 29, 2012
Technical signals in some of the S&P’s strongest stocks indicate now is a high-risk time to buy but also ...
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February 28, 2012
While Titan's shares will likely be volatile, the company offers multiple potential sources of new growth.
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February 27, 2012
While unemployment plagues workers, it is also a problem for companies who can't find skilled workers for the jobs ...
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February 22, 2012
Deere's cash flow trends don't looks that strong, but its outlook over the long haul is promising.
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February 21, 2012
The future of Terex stock will depend on the health of the global construction market.
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February 14, 2012
Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt merged in January 2010. Business is well and it's not to late to get on board.
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February 14, 2012
Emerging markets undoubtedly will be the growth engines of the future. For investors, playing that growth doesn’t ...
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February 08, 2012
Durables makers have led this market higher, and could make more hay still if recent trends hold up, writes ...
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February 03, 2012
January revealed the potential upside in buying shares in businesses that are widely feared.
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January 30, 2012
Brunswick announced Q4 earnings January 26 and they were a marked improvement. That said, those looking for ...
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January 19, 2012
Caterpillar has a number of avenues where it can experience rapid growth, especially in developing markets.
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January 09, 2012
With a rebounding U.S. job market, the economy might be rebounding faster than initially expected.
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January 06, 2012
The global demand for natural resources will benefit companies that provide the necessary equipment.
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December 28, 2011
Emerging markets undoubtedly will be the growth engines of the future. For investors, playing that growth doesn’t ...
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December 26, 2011
Seasoned investor Louis Navellier discusses the recent surge of stock buybacks, and what it may mean for the future ...
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December 22, 2011
Economic fears have pushed many industrials firmly into the red for 2011.
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December 20, 2011
Joy Global may be seeing slowing demand, but the long-term outlook is still strong.
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December 20, 2011
While unemployment plagues workers, it is also a problem for companies who can't find skilled workers for the jobs ...
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December 08, 2011
Kirby is a great mix of stability and growth potential.
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December 07, 2011
Recreational vehicles stocks are doing well despite a slow economic recovery.
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November 29, 2011
Valmont's diversified revenue streams will eventually pay dividends. Here's why.
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November 28, 2011
Deere continues to reap the benefits of robust agriculture and overseas construction markets.
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November 08, 2011
Japan’s recent expansion as a major exporter to Asian markets could be its saving grace.
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October 31, 2011
Manitowoc should benefit from a double-barreled recovery.
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October 27, 2011
Caterpillar is reaping excellent growth from emerging markets.
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October 27, 2011
Eaton gets relatively less respect than it should, but that could make it a value for patient investors.
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October 21, 2011
Here are seven companies that will be releasing their earnings on October 24.
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October 21, 2011
While unemployment plagues workers, it is also a problem for companies who can't find skilled workers for the jobs ...
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October 20, 2011
Emerging markets undoubtedly will be the growth engines of the future. For investors, playing that growth doesn’t ...
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October 19, 2011
Use the increased demand for diesel to your advantage. Check out these picks for some good side bets in the energy ...
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October 18, 2011
Here are eight companies that will be releasing their earnings on October 19.
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October 07, 2011
While unemployment plagues workers, it is also a problem for companies who can't find skilled workers for the jobs ...
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October 03, 2011
See the best and worst performing DJIA stocks from September 2011!
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September 26, 2011
Take the road less traveled (and less recognized) when it comes to your international holdings.
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September 26, 2011
Thor Industries' stock has taken a beating recently as consumer confidence sinks. It's now trading at its lowest ...
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September 16, 2011
Do Clarcor's growth problems prove that the filtration sector has slowed down?
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September 14, 2011
FuelCell makes its first ever gross profit, but real success is still far away.
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September 14, 2011
Emerging markets undoubtedly will be the growth engines of the future. For investors, playing that growth doesn’t ...
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September 13, 2011
Quality, industry dominating businesses are not only trading at good valuations, but are returning more and more ...
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September 09, 2011
Tapping natural gas in the Marcellus Shale rock formation has just recently begun, and for investors it represents ...
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September 08, 2011
Navistar is undervalued, but only if it executes better than it has.
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September 02, 2011
Joy Global's earnings are strong, but momentum may be starting to flag.
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August 30, 2011
Donaldson may not have enough innovation or emerging market exposure to outperform as a stock.
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August 17, 2011
With most of the market commentary filled with dire predictions, many long-term investors are now carefully looking ...
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August 17, 2011
Here are four companies that will be releasing their earnings on August 18.
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August 14, 2011
Instability in the political and economic spheres has meant a shift from Treasuries to corporate bonds in recent ...
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August 05, 2011
Despite the recent headways in the markets, IPO and M&A activity is way up. Learn how to play it.
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August 02, 2011
Cummins continues to see incredible demand for diesel engines.
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August 01, 2011
Eaton continues to gain share across a broad swath of growing markets.
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July 28, 2011
Tech is leading the way, so it’s important to find some good tech companies with plenty of headroom, writes ...
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July 26, 2011
Caterpillar is continuing to perform, but expectations are way ahead of the reality.
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July 21, 2011
Here are four companies that will be releasing their earnings on July 22.
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July 20, 2011
Corn prices have been all over the map in recent months, but their recent downtrend is a great place to buy into ...
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July 20, 2011
It may seem like there's plenty of bad news out there, but beneath the surface tension there are great ...
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July 18, 2011
A rumored deal for IMM would make a lot of sense for Joy Global.
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July 12, 2011
America’s love affair with natural gas is just beginning. However, without the proper infrastructure in place, much ...
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July 09, 2011
With the new market uptrend, a number of growth names with strong
fundamentals are showing healthy chart action. ...
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July 04, 2011
See the best and worst performing DJIA stocks from June 2011!
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June 27, 2011
In November 2009, Nacco Industries looked cheap at $60. Today, it's at $90 and still a deal.
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June 20, 2011
CNH Global continues to benefit from a booming agricultural industry. Here are some of the reasons why it's a good ...
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June 14, 2011
Find out why Caterpillar is becoming an increasingly good value and a buying opportunity.
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June 13, 2011
Here are four stocks that should benefit from a lower dollar.
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June 06, 2011
Joy Global rebounded from a soft first quarter, and the outlook for mining equipment is still very strong.
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June 01, 2011
See the best and worst performing DJIA stocks from May 2011!
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May 20, 2011
Deere rode the robust farm wave to record profits in its second quarter.
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May 17, 2011
Joy Global's deal with Rowan will expand its product line and broaden its market exposure.
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May 12, 2011
Despite Escalade's tremendous recovery, it sports some value.
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May 11, 2011
Here are four stocks that should benefit from a lower dollar.
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April 25, 2011
Terex has rebuilt itself post recession into a leaner, less levered operation relative to its peers.
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April 20, 2011
Titan Machinery has an appealing combination of growth potential and strong underlying demand.
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April 13, 2011
Israel is an emerging tech giant that could give the U.S. a run for its money, in the near future.
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April 01, 2011
See the best and worst performing DJIA stocks from March 2011!
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April 01, 2011
China Yuchai is risky, but maybe too cheap to ignore as a play on China's industrial expansion.
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March 22, 2011
Strong growth in commercial truck demand suggests that investors may want to consider buying the dips.
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March 14, 2011
Nautilus shares have been in the dumpster for a long time, but the company appears to be taking strides to return to ...
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March 03, 2011
Joy Global's mixed earnings won't help already nervous investors.
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March 01, 2011
See the best and worst performing DJIA stocks from February 2011!
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February 28, 2011
Cato Corporation's enterprise value is less than five time's EBITDA. We'll look at why recent private equity deals ...
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February 24, 2011
With the rebound in industrial activity, welding has come back strong, and Lincoln Electric is in place to benefit.
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February 14, 2011
At some point the demand and the price for the natural gas will increase, benefiting the most leveraged of the ...
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February 11, 2011
Terex has spent the past two years rebuilding its business, in the hopes of improving its outlook in 2011 and beyond.
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February 10, 2011
Analysts do not seem completely sold on the strength or sustainability of a recovery in steel, and investors may ...
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February 03, 2011
Cummins is hitting on all cylinders but analysts already expected that.
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January 28, 2011
Caterpillar is doing well despite iffy incremental margins and weak domestic construction.
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January 26, 2011
Earnings reports are significant events for every stock. Here are 7 earnings announcement for January 27 that you ...
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January 18, 2011
These selected charts should be viewed in the context of a broad market picture that looks to bring lower prices for ...
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January 07, 2011
Agriculture stocks have long been ignored by casual investors - but that may soon change.
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January 07, 2011
Many investment professionals are allocating assets to large cap quality names as they see the group as holding the ...
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December 30, 2010
The housing market may still be in serious trouble, but there are areas of that industry that still have the ...
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December 16, 2010
Joy Global is coupling a rosy outlook with scarcity into a richly-valued stock.
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December 15, 2010
Investing in long-term call options can lead to a huge payoff if they are used right.
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December 14, 2010
Check out 2010's highest-performing DJIA stocks.
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December 09, 2010
Many investment professionals are allocating assets to large cap quality names as they see the group as holding the ...
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December 01, 2010
The performance of these Dow 30 stocks was far off market averages.
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November 25, 2010
Deere's dominance in farming equipment sales and service should benefit the company well in 2011.
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November 18, 2010
By betting on the equipment makers, investors can profit independently of the individual movements in materials pricing.
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November 18, 2010
Due to Caterpillar's recent acquisition of Bucyrus, it's apparent that the company feels optimistic about the future ...
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November 17, 2010
Caterpillar makes a multi-billion dollar bet on the growth of mining.
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November 12, 2010
Hunting for stock treasures doesn't mean looking beyond the biggest, most well-known names in American industry.
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October 28, 2010
Cummins did nothing wrong, but overheated expectations set the stock up for failure.
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October 25, 2010
There are opportunities to profit from this growth in acquisition activity.
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October 22, 2010
Terex management has built a winner in its recent efforts to reshape operations. Management is patient with the ...
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October 22, 2010
Nucor throws cold water on what had been an encouraging third quarter reporting season.
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October 22, 2010
Despite a bad quarter for Johnson and Johnson, the actual results show the competitive advantages of this company.
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October 18, 2010
Grainger has done well in the early phase of this recovery, but the comps get tougher from here.
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October 13, 2010
Wolverine's valuation is slightly ahead of where the operating fundamentals currently lie.
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October 12, 2010
Well-managed big caps can appreciate with even the most "modern" growth phase companies.
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October 12, 2010
5 small-cap stocks outperforming the market in 2010.
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October 08, 2010
Strong ISM numbers suggest a good quarter is in the cards for industrial suppliers.
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October 04, 2010
Many are finding the best risk/reward value today still resides with the better known blue chip names.
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September 17, 2010
More utilities are shifting away from coal-fired plants to those that use clean natural gas. As this shift ...
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September 09, 2010
Merely announcing an increase in infrastructure spending is no guarantee that it will have a significant impact on ...
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September 02, 2010
Joy Global's operating leverage seems to be holding up; a possible positive sign for the future.
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September 01, 2010
Donaldson is an excellent industrial company, but there is no need to chase this stock just yet.
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August 24, 2010
Recent articles about rising Chinese wages and implementing wage-equalization import taxes has me thinking "Made in ...
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August 24, 2010
Not only does Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman not see a double-dip recession happening, he sees signs of renewed ...
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August 19, 2010
Deere's report was strange all around, so investors may want to be cautious.
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August 18, 2010
Lowes' earnings and outlook provides a glimpse that a bumpy economy lies ahead.
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July 29, 2010
The strong results coming out of names like Cummins and other industrial giants are a sign that these businesses ...
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July 28, 2010
This earnings breakdown and discussion of machinery and foreign demand should give you an idea of the company's ...
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July 26, 2010
Another cautious outlook from the steel industry puts the economic recovery in question.
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July 26, 2010
Might Ingersoll Rand's good news be seen as bad news for the broader market?
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July 15, 2010
Ritchie Bros spooked the market with a mid-quarter update, but the growth strategy still makes sense.
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July 06, 2010
If you've had your eye on a few stocks, the recent correction in prices could be providing a great time to buy in.
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June 25, 2010
"Cheap China" is increasingly becoming an anachronism. What does this mean for companies that depend on low wages?
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June 23, 2010
Winnebago's Q3 was much healthier than previous quarters, suggesting it may be on its way to better times.
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June 14, 2010
Dividend increases are a sure sign that a company's fortunes are improving.
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June 10, 2010
Cascade’s positive first-quarter results are indicative of stronger global economic trends.
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June 07, 2010
Joy Global is a major equipment supplier leveraged to the commodity markets, but can investors tolerate the volatility?
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June 01, 2010
The market declines of the past month should be welcome news to the enterprising investor.
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June 01, 2010
Arctic Cat once was a quality small cap. Now it's a struggling micro cap. I'll look at it and its biggest ...
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May 07, 2010
Yesterday, a big scare in the market caused the Dow Jones to fall nearly 1,000 points.
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May 06, 2010
Here's why spinning off Brunswick is good for shareholders.
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April 29, 2010
Caterpillar's positive quarter lends strength to a market that looks ripe for a pullback.
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April 29, 2010
UPS is seeing signs of frugality by both consumers and businesses.
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April 28, 2010
Cummins knocked it out of the park on Tuesday, and this should be only the beginning.
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April 27, 2010
Xerox and several other companies have turned in good earnings numbers here in the first quarter.
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March 15, 2010
These divestitures have given Terex ample liquidity to ride the current economic hurricane the company is navigating.
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March 02, 2010
On February 11 Generac Power Systemsits shares began trading on Nasdaq at $13 a share, but is it a good buy?
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February 22, 2010
Deere's recent profit suggests more bountiful years ahead in the agricultural machinery industry.
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February 16, 2010
Investors need a healthy dose of global stocks. However, we can find great international picks right here in our own ...
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February 02, 2010
ADM's future relies on worldwide demand for food and clean energy, both of which are very promising channels for ...
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February 02, 2010
The recent hiccup in the market has left many sectors ripe for investment. Small Cap E&P firms fit the bill for ...
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January 28, 2010
Caterpillar and other heavy equipment makers are ready to cash in on a recovery driven by emerging markets.
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January 19, 2010
Briggs & Stratton had flat earnings with revenues off, but it has a solid, long-term niche.
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January 15, 2010
While the numbers certainly look to be heading in the right direction, they were not what analysts had expected.
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January 07, 2010
Agriculture stocks have long been ignored by casual investors - but that may soon change.
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January 06, 2010
Many investment professionals are allocating assets to large cap quality names as they see the group as holding the ...
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December 30, 2009
Following a contrarian approach of avoiding investing with the masses, and instead focusing on value, offers the ...
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December 28, 2009
Agriculture's resilience during the recession points to a strong outlook for the next several years.
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December 21, 2009
Despite the weaker outlook, FedEx is clearly more upbeat about the state of the global economy going forward.
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December 17, 2009
Infrastructure can be ignored, but it cannot be delayed. From an investment perspective, a dollar invested in ...
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December 15, 2009
Many U.S.-based companies are doing quite well in the foreign market.
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December 04, 2009
The company's results continue to illustrate the sweet spot that businesses catering to essential goods and services ...
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November 26, 2009
In the worst economic environment since the Great Depression, Deere ended the year having earned $873 million.
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November 24, 2009
Dominantly entrenched companies with strong franchises offer a very sound investment strategy going forward.
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November 16, 2009
Hamilton Beach is the value lurking beneath Nacco Industries. Find out what it has to offer.
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November 06, 2009
Here are five stocks that should benefit from a lower dollar in 2010.
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November 02, 2009
Overall, it's a big positive to have businesses as entrenched as P&G come out with a favorable outlook.
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October 26, 2009
Mediocre businesses start thinking about risk during economic busts; great businesses think about risk all the time, ...
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October 22, 2009
Though its profits fell 53%, Caterpillar still blew away analysts' estimates.
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September 01, 2009
Investors can gain the benefit of U.S. accounting standards and exposure to China's massive opportunities.
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August 26, 2009
Deere earnings are off significantly, reflecting the deep recession in global agriculture.
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August 25, 2009
Investors continue to jump on the Brunswick bandwagon. The question is whether it can last.
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July 23, 2009
Merck's release was received without fanfare, but this solid company deserves another look.
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July 23, 2009
Harley's recent results provide investors with some difficult choices: ride it out or put down the kickstand.
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July 21, 2009
Exxon Mobil committed $600 million to a joint veture to research biofuels made from Algae. This illustrates the ...
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July 14, 2009
Companies that pay a high dividend show their commitment to returning money to shareholders. Here we drill down into ...
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July 08, 2009
Measuring a stock's performance under pressure involves more than just a few key statistics.
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May 25, 2009
The market is obsessed with asset quality, and with good reason. However, once the crisis passes, investors will ...
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May 22, 2009
Deere reported falling profit and revenue, a sure sign that the recession is ongoing but not permanent.
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April 23, 2009
United Technologies reported first-quarter results Tuesday that indicated global economic trends are stabilizing.
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April 22, 2009
This lawnmower maker's struggle to deal with the recession means opportunities for investors.
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April 22, 2009
Polaris motored through 2008 mostly unscathed in a down economy, but 2009 is proving to be much more of an uphill ...
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April 17, 2009
This piece touches on stocks with insider buying and hones in on Harley-Davidson.
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March 10, 2009
This cruise line's recent insider buys make it a company worth further consideration.
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February 25, 2009
Worker Retention Honor Roll could turn into future business profits.
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February 25, 2009
Companies with a high forward dividend yield could provide a smile at least four times a year.
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February 13, 2009
With four of the biggest banks being sold short, is this an area of investing you should be getting into during this ...
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February 12, 2009
Bristol-Myers is among five companies with a great forward annual dividend yield.
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February 10, 2009
Caterpillar is improving sales during tough economic times.
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February 10, 2009
Target's low P/E, promising earnings and solid dividend suggest potential for future growth.
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February 02, 2009
Avoid chasing the recent resurgence in gold prices by adopting a dollar-cost-averaging approach.
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January 15, 2009
Upper management salary cuts do not guarantee future performance, but they do indicate how the right team can add ...
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January 12, 2009
The president-elect's plan may put these infrastructure companies on the road to riches.
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December 10, 2008
Should near-term earnings be taken seriously?
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December 08, 2008
Cascade saw a third-quarter sales decline as demand dried up. Learn what this means for the larger manufacturing ...
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November 28, 2008
Tractor maker Deere & Co.'s growth prospects have been crushed by the bursting of the agriculture bubble.
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November 27, 2008
One year out from Lumber Liquidators going public, we examine the deal to see if this was a successful IPO or yet ...
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November 21, 2008
There's a lot of talk about "historic lows" right now. Learn where the Dow's current metrics really stand in history.
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November 13, 2008
It's too bad you can't buy stock in privately held Bechtel, but we've come up with a few solid alternatives that ...
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November 05, 2008
Manitowoc is not an especially well-run company, but the market has overreacted to a ridiculous point.
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October 29, 2008
Falling commodity prices and a moribund housing market will make it hard for Caterpillar to grow until the recession ...
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October 22, 2008
Coal has held up much better than other industrial commodities, leaving Peabody as a potential bargain.
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October 21, 2008
Is there a way to keep CEO compensation reasonable while still providing incentives for performance?
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October 09, 2008
When fundamentals can't be trusted, demand from home and abroad could be the substitute. Caterpillar is a demand ...
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October 06, 2008
Tractor manufacturer CNH Global is the top agricultural value play right now, bar none.
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October 03, 2008
Growth has slowed for now, but even slightly better earnings growth could translate to a much stronger stock price.
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September 08, 2008
Is Terex's guidance reduction a warning for the whole equipment industry, or does it deserve an isolated slap on the ...
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July 28, 2008
Caterpillar is no longer a simple cyclical trade. Its core U.S. market has tanked, yet the company is still ...
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June 30, 2008
Caterpillar has made a big push into China and the Middle East. The move paid off and allowed the company to bury ...
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June 06, 2008
Big oil gets the attention, but Parker-Hannifin makes offshore drilling possible. This quiet company could be a ...
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May 19, 2008
The combination of rising gas prices and the drop in housing prices has crippled makers of RVs, boats and other ...
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April 30, 2008
For those whose last memories of Corning are as a nearly-bankrupt fiber optic producer, it's time to re-visit this ...
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April 24, 2008
Cat can't get credit for redefining itself as a true global titan. It's no longer a cyclical stock and has earned a ...
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April 22, 2008
Many thought GE's struggles were the industry's struggles, but if that's the case how did Honeywell increase earnings?
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January 28, 2008
Caterpillar released strong results despite a slowing U.S. economy. When the going gets tough, the tough go to ...
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November 30, 2007
Deere had another stellar quarter due to its global growth, and has been a bright spot in the stock market.
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November 16, 2007
Companies that have large stock buyback programs can turn out to be solid long-term investments - here's a few worth ...
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September 28, 2007
We examine how the recent rate cut affects Caterpillar's outlook, and if investors are giving this company its due.
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September 26, 2007
Big cranes and big tractors are impressive, but when it comes to the equipment makers, lean and mean is the key to ...
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July 30, 2007
International material ETFs are one of the best performing niche sectors. Learn what two ETFs are the best in the ...
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June 19, 2007
Commercial and international building continues to surge, and there is an ETF that offers exposure to this growth ...
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April 11, 2007
Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and investors need to prepare their portfolio to weather the storm.
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March 26, 2007
An interesting look at the effects the Altria-Kraft spin-off could bring to the major stock market indices.
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March 21, 2007
Assuming you like to eat and have a roof over your head, theses three companies play a part in fulfilling those ...
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March 12, 2007
Caterpillar's long-term prospects remain solid, but investors would do well to wait for a better entry point on the ...
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October 24, 2006
After last week's nosedive, are Caterpillar shares now a bargain?
