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National Public Radio Profiles Sihe Mine Power Plant: "China's Clean Energy Alternative"
The world's largest methane power plant utilizes Caterpillar gas generator sets.
Caterpillar Inc. 1 Q 2008 Financials
Caterpillar Inc. 1Q 2008 Earnings Release
PEORIA, Ill.— Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today reported record first-quarter profit per share of $1.45, an 18 percent increase from $1.23 per share in the first quarter of 2007. Sales and revenues of $11.796 billion were also a first-quarter record and 18 percent higher than 2007 first-quarter sales and revenues of $10.016 billion.
Caterpillar Financial Releases 1 Q 2008 Earnings
NASHVILLE, TN - Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) today reported record first-quarter revenues of $779 million, an increase of $66 million, or 9 percent, compared with the first quarter of 2007. First-quarter profit after tax was $124 million, a $1
million, or 1 percent, decrease over the first quarter of 2007.
Bella Macchina – MaK M 43 marine engines propel new “AIDAbella” towards her maiden voyage
Hamburg, Germany – “AIDAbella”, the second newbuilding in AIDA Cruises’ celebrated series of club ships for the German cruise market, made a stopover today in the port of Kiel three days after her delivery by Germany’s Meyer Werft. The ship is powered by four MaK 9 M 43 C marine engines in a diesel-electric configuration. So the stopover also recognises the headquarters of Caterpillar Motoren in Kiel, where this remarkable engine series was developed back in the late 1990s.
Caterpillar Introduces G3520C 50 Hz Low Energy Fuel Package Generator Set
Caterpillar announces the introduction of the G3520C 50 Hz Low Energy Fuel Package Generator Set for use with methane fuels found in landfills, digesters and other low-energy biogas environments.
Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend Rate
Citing significant demand in key markets and the strength in its global business, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. today declared a quarterly cash dividend payable in May.
Caterpillar Announces Options for Repairing Machine Control and Guidance Systems
Caterpillar offers new repair options to keep Cat® machine control and guidance systems up and running and owning and operating costs down.
Cutting-edge technology – Caterpillar powers China-built IHC Merwede dredgers
Since cooperating on the dredger project “BeiYa 1” back in 2005, WesTrac China and IHC Merwede, the global leader in the design, fabrication and supply of equipment for the dredging industries, have collaborated on 23 newbuildings for the Chinese dredging market. These dredgers belong to three different models and utilise six different types of Caterpillar engines, with a total 81 units involved.
Caterpillar Paves the Future for its Customers in China
BEIJING, People’s Republic of China (PRC) – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chairman and CEO Jim Owens visited Caterpillar’s newest prime product manufacturing facility in China, Caterpillar Paving Products (Xuzhou) Limited (CPPX), during his most recent visit to Asia.
Racing Legend Richard Petty Hands Over Keys To Winning Bidder of Customized Cat® Chopper
Petty handed Green the keys to the Cat Chopper during a Caterpillar Inc. customer event tonight at Caesar’s Palace. The event was part of ConExpo-Con/Agg, one of the largest construction trade shows in the world.
Caterpillar Expands Underground Mining Loaders Supply with New Assembly Line in Brazil
Caterpillar has opened a new assembly line of underground mining loaders in Brazil. In response to the continuing strong demand for mining equipment, Cat now is manufacturing the R1600G LHD in the long established Caterpillar facility in São Paulo State. The new line establishes a second source for Cat® LHDs, which previously have been manufactured solely in Tasmania, Australia.
Caterpillar Announces Entry Into Tunnel Boring Business With Acquisition of Lovat Inc.
PEORIA, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Lovat Inc. announced today that Caterpillar has acquired Lovat, a leading global manufacturer of tunnel boring machines used in the construction of metro, railway, road, sewer, water main, penstock, mine access, high voltage cable and telecommunications tunnels.
Caterpillar® FCC Equipment Financing Releases Annual Outlook on Transportation Industry
FCC Equipment Financing Inc., a subsidiary of Caterpillar® Financial Services Corporation that provides lending solutions for new and used equipment to the transportation market, recently released a comprehensive transportation industry report.
Fulton Appointed Marketing Manager for Caterpillar® Global On-Highway
Caterpillar Inc. today announced that Bill Fulton has been appointed marketing manager for Global On-Highway, replacing Steve Brown, whose retirement was announced earlier. Fulton will be returning to Peoria from his current assignment as manager of the Global On-Highway Group for the Asia/Pacific Division of Caterpillar based in Melbourne, Australia.
How to Make Fuel Savings Pay Big Dividends
With energy prices continuing to rise and no end in sight, fuel is without a doubt the largest operating expense for trucking companies today. It’s vital that truck owners have a basic understanding of the many variables that affect large truck fuel economy.
Caterpillar, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Announce Definitive Agreement For Japanese Joint Venture
Executives from Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) and Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd. (SCM) have signed definitive agreements which will result in Caterpillar owning 67 percent of SCM.
Caterpillar compact diesel engines are ready for the future
Caterpillar is pleased to announce an expanded compact industrial diesel engine lineup that continues to offer a clear path to off-road EPA Tier 4 Interim & EU Stage IIIB compliance. Cat compact diesel engines now cover the power range from 11 to 66 bhp (8.2 to 50 bkW) with ten technically advanced models that meet existing Tier 3/Stage IIIA and Tier 4 Interim emission standards for North America and Europe.
New Cat® 906H and 908H Compact Wheel Loaders Offer Performance, Versatility and Operator Comfort
Caterpillar introduces the 906H and 908H compact wheel loaders, completely redesigned to deliver higher performance and more versatility. Standard features such as a skid steer loader-style coupler, differential lock, Z-bar linkage and a productive work environment set the new machines apart from their predecessors. Valuable options including a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics make the H-Series compact loaders even more productive in industrial, landscaping and general construction applications.
Caterpillar Announces Plans For > 75 hp Tier 4
Caterpillar plans to meet the needs of our global customers by building on the success of our industry leading ACERT Technology. Caterpillar’s Tier 4 engine technology will include state of the art integrated systems designed, produced, and supported by the industry leader. System design will be tailored to optimally meet customer needs in each application and horsepower range. Caterpillar construction and industrial mobile equipment engines, including those sold to industrial OEM customers will not utilize selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet upcoming US EPA Tier 4 Interim, European Stage IIIB and Japan MLIT Step 4 mobile off-highway emissions regulations that take effect in the year 2011.
Caterpillar Releases AP655D Asphalt Paver
Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP655D Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. The AP655D sets the standard in performance, operator comfort, ease-of-use, mobility, and reliability. The AP655D excels in a wide range of applications from routine commercial jobs to demanding highway operations. Typical applications for the AP655D include: highways, urban and rural streets, county roads, lane additions, industrial sites, overlays, airport runways and other medium to high production-sized paving jobs.
Four Models of Towed Scrapers Feature Durable Caterpillar Components and Innovative Designs for High Productivity
Caterpillar acquired E-Ject Systems in January, 2008, and now Cat® dealers in North America are the exclusive suppliers of the four models of pull type scrapers. The scrapers are available in two different capacities, 17 cubic yards (13 cubic meters) and 22 cubic yards (16.8 cubic meters), and in two different configurations, standard two-wheel and an advanced design with four wheels.
Caterpillar Announces New 992K Wheel Loader Designed For Efficiently Loading 100- and 70-Ton-Capacity Trucks
The new Cat® 992K Wheel Loader builds on the popular and productive 992G with features to enhance productivity, operator efficiency and safety, serviceability and durability. The loader efficiently matches with the Caterpillar® 777 and 775 off-highway trucks. The new loader delivers fast cycles and high bucket fill factors for productive truck loading. The 992K replaces the 992G.
Caterpillar Announces First-of-Its-Kind Electric Drive Track-Type Tractor
In a move that further positions it as the world’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving equipment, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is unveiling the first innovative AC electric drive track-type tractor in the industry. The revolutionary electric drive system developed for track-type tractors gives the D7E an unmatched balance of power, efficiency, control and maneuverability. The machine will be showcased at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2008 March 11-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
New Caterpillar® 613G Elevating Wheel Tractor-Scraper Delivers Improved Productivity and Reduced Operating Costs
The smallest of the Caterpillar® wheel tractor-scraper line, the 613, has been upgraded to G-Series performance, comfort and serviceability standards. The new model features a tractor that has been redesigned from the ground up. With increases in power train efficiency, rimpull, elevator speed and travel speed, the 613G is more productive than its predecessor and can load material as much as 13 percent faster.
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Sector Snap: Deere outlook hits farm equipment sh
NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of farm equipment companies fell Wednesday, after Deere & Co. reported a 22 percent jump in fiscal second-quarter profit, but warned that rising costs of raw materials could lower its profits over the coming months.
Cramer on the China Quake
The devestation is tremendous, and the rebuilding will be huge.
The Best Stocks Right Now
The investors have spoken -- here's what they said.
Deere Springs Ahead
Despite a solid quarter and a sound outlook, there's caution at Deere.
The Best Stocks Right Now
The investors have spoken -- here's what they said.
Before the Call: Deere in the Headlights
Quarter, schmorter. What's the big picture look like?
Carlyle to Invest in China Province
MSN Money News - CAT News about Caterpillar Ord Shs
The Real Threat To U.S. Manufacturing
It's unions, not NAFTA that are truly the culprits.
Gurus Dig Deep For Drillers
The best-performing online investors carve out big positions in the oil services sector.
Asian Stocks Rise Along With Signs Of Financial Firming
Citigroup's Friday results prop up bank shares in Japan, Australia; weaker yen revives Japanese exporters, notably automakers and NEC; China Mobile's strong results lift Hong Kong.
Asian Stocks Up On Steadying Confidence In Financials
Citigroup's earnings Friday bolster bank shares in Japan, Australia; weaker yen gives new life to exporters, including automakers and NEC.
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Sweet Relief
With earnings meeting or beating forecasts, investors dive back into stocks, sending Dow to three-month high.
Caterpillar Weathers
The heavy machinery maker reports stronger than expected first-quarter profit on robust international sales.
Buying Binge On The Street
Investors dive back into equities after promising earnings from heavy hitters.
Stocks Up On Google, Caterpillar Earnings
This is a transcript of the Market Update: Afternoon video report.
Investors Put On Rally Caps
Results from Google and Citibank spur sharp rise in U.S. stocks.
Wall Street's Feeling Better
With no unhappy surprises from financials, Wall Street is seeing a shift in market sentiment.
Caterpillar Digs Out From Under U.S. Economy
The heavy machinery maker reports stronger than expected first-quarter profit on robust international sales.
Stocks Up, Including Google, Citi, Caterpillar
This is a transcript of the Market Update: Open video report.
Google's Winning Quarter Sets The Stage For Citigroup
Earnings at the search company smashed estimates, and the big bank is on tap Friday.
Sentiment Signals More Softness
Smart money is betting on volatility again, and that has usually presaged short-term problems for stocks.
Caterpillar Plays With Prices
Machinery maker seeks to pass along rising costs with 5% hike, but it will face resistance in America.
What Price Caterpillar?
Machinery maker seeks to pass along rising costs with 5% hike, but it will face resistance in America.
Caterpillar's Asian Changeup
The construction manufacturer obtained a majority stake in a Japanese joint venture.
Caterpillar Tilts Toward China
The construction manufacturer obtained a majority stake in a Japanese joint venture
Street Cools Off, But It Could Be Worse
Stocks finished slightly negative, but still retained the bulk of Tuesday's gains.
Stocks Cool After Rapid Rise
Wall Street was virtually flat Wednesday afternoon, as investors stripped out profits from recent gains.
Stocks Stay Up After Sharp Rally
This is a transcript of the Market Update: Open video report.
Wall Street Struggles To Hold Rally
Stocks were up at the Wednesday open, but maintaining gains looked to be difficult.
Markets Look To Sustain Tuesday Rally
This is a transcript of the Market Update: Open video report.
Asian and European Markets Feel Fed Boost
Overseas markets up after Fed shores up liquidity; Take-Two sees profit lift; Humana cuts guidance.
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Closing Glance: Machinery stocks mostly decline (AP)
Shares of machinery companies wavered Wednesday following a disappointing profit outlook from Deere & Co. The farm equipment company said its second-quarter profit rose 22 percent, but warned that rising material costs could cut into its profit in coming months.
[$$] Consumer Stocks Advance As Inflation Data Exceeds Hopes (at The Wall Street Journal Online)
DJIA Leaders & Laggards: HPQ CAT (AP)
Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co., Verizon Communications Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. rose Wednesday and helped send the Dow Jones industrial average to a higher close.
Deere Springs Ahead (at Motley Fool)
The Best Stocks Right Now (at Motley Fool)
Cramer's 'Stop Trading!': Buy Caterpillar (at TheStreet.com)
Sector Snap: Deere outlook hits farm equipment shares (AP)
Shares of farm equipment companies fell Wednesday, after Deere & Co. reported a 22 percent jump in fiscal second-quarter profit, but warned that rising costs of raw materials could lower its profits over the coming months.
Cramer on the China Quake (at TheStreet.com)
[video] Cramer: Think Infrastructure After China Quake (at TheStreet.com)
Midday Leaders & Laggards: DJIA (AP)
Hewlett-Packard Co. shares rebounded Wednesday as the Dow Jones industrial average moved up at midday. The blue chip index advanced 123.68 points to 12,955.86. Helping to lift the stocks was a Labor Department report that showed inflation grew 0.2 percent in April, down from 0.3 percent in March.
Deere ups quarterly profit, but sees fewer '08 construction sales (at MarketWatch)
Deere & Co.'s fiscal second-quarter profit climbs 22.5%, helped by favorable conditions in the farm sector, but the machinery manufacturer cautions on the outlook for the balance of the fiscal year.
[$$] Consider These Plays on the China Rebuilding (at RealMoney by TheStreet.com)
Opening Glance: Machinery stocks mostly down (AP)
Shares of machinery companies mostly declined in early trading Wednesday as a disappointing profit outlook from Deere & Co. appeared to outweigh the better-than-expected consumer price report that boosted the broader market.
Deere's Profit Jumps, but Misses Estimates (at TheStreet.com)
[$$] Carlyle Seeks Inside Track With China Play (at The Wall Street Journal Online)
Closing Glance: Machinery stocks close higher (AP)
Shares of machinery companies closed up Tuesday after a fresh report on retail sales and oil hit another new high. The Commerce Department's latest report showed that retail sales fell by 0.2 percent in April, as expected.
Before the Call: Deere in the Headlights (at Motley Fool)
IN DEPTH: In India, Death to Global Business (at BusinessWeek)
[video] Why IBM, CAT Top Manager's List (at TheStreet.com)
Opening Glance: Machinery (AP)
Shares of machinery companies fluctuated in early trading, as the overall market pulled back on worries about consumer spending and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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Cramer's 'Stop Trading!': Buy Caterpillar
On news of an earthquake that has cost a great deal of damage and as many as 15,000 lives, Cramer spoke of the 'rebuild in China,' which he said was an equivalent of Hurricane Katrina in terms of infrastructure buildout. He pointed viewers to Caterpillar
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks extend rally fueled by inflation data
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting credit-market jitters.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Extend Rally Fueled By Inflation Data
U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting credit-market jitters. 'It's a market number that
Dow rises as report tempers inflation worries
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Extend Rally Fueled By Inflation Data
U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting credit-market jitters. 'It's a market number that
U.S. stocks extend rally fueled by inflation data
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting credit-market jitters.
Tech rally, oil's fall drive Wall St's gains, 05/12
US stocks rose yesterday as the introduction of a faster BlackBerry spurred optimism about business spending on technology, while cooling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Research in Motion Ltd jumped 6.9 percent to US$141.97 and hit a record,
Bulls wild over tame prices
A previous version of this story had the incorrect date for the October Federal Reserve meeting NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on Wednesday swung firmly higher after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer
Sector Snap: Deere outlook hits farm equipment shares
Farm equipment shares fall after Deere warns about rising raw material costs NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of farm equipment companies fell Wednesday, after Deere & Co. reported a 22 percent jump in fiscal second-quarter profit, but warned that rising
MARKET SNAPSHOT: CORRECT: U.S. Stocks March Higher On Relatively Mild Inflation Report -2-
(A previous version of this story had the incorrect date for the October Federal Reserve meeting.) By Kate Gibson U.S. stocks on Wednesday swung firmly higher after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer
CORRECT: U.S. stock futures climb higher on CPI
A previous version of this story had the incorrect date for the October Federal Reserve meeting NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on Wednesday swung firmly higher after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer
Corporate Governance Briefs:Connecticut, four companies agree on exec pay
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks March Higher On Relatively Mild Inflation Report
U.S. stocks on Wednesday swung firmly higher after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting credit-market jitters. The Dow Jones
MARKET SNAPSHOT: CORRECT: U.S. Stocks March Higher On Relatively Mild Inflation Report -2-
By Kate Gibson U.S. stocks on Wednesday swung firmly higher after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting credit-market
MARKET SNAPSHOT: CORRECT: U.S. Stock Futures Climb Higher On CPI
U.S. stocks on Wednesday swung firmly higher after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting credit-market jitters. The Dow Jones
Prices prying bulls off bench
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on Wednesday swung firmly higher after April data calmed worries about inflation, helping lift financial and consumer discretionary stocks, and Freddie Mac reported smaller losses than expected, offsetting
Stocks enjoy a midweek lift
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock indexes on Wednesday swung firmly higher after the government's consumer price index for April helped appease worries that climbing costs would dent consumer spending and Freddie Mac reported lower-than-projected
Bulls inspired by tame CPI
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock indexes on Wednesday swung firmly higher after the government's consumer price index for April helped appease worries that climbing costs would dent consumer spending and Freddie Mac reported lower-than-projected
U.S. stocks march higher on relatively mild inflation report
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock indexes on Wednesday swung firmly higher after the government's consumer price index for April helped appease worries that climbing costs would dent consumer spending and Freddie Mac reported lower-than-projected
MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks March Higher On Relatively Mild Inflation Report
By Kate Gibson U.S. stock indexes on Wednesday swung firmly higher after the government's consumer price index for April helped appease worries that climbing costs would dent consumer spending and Freddie Mac reported lower than-projected losses. The
MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks March Higher On Relatively Mild Inflation Report
U.S. stock indexes on Wednesday swung firmly higher after the government's consumer price index for April helped appease worries that climbing costs would dent consumer spending and Freddie Mac reported lower than-projected losses. The CPI report
Benign inflation gives stocks a midweek lift
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock indexes on Wednesday swung firmly higher after the government's consumer price index for April helped appease worries that climbing costs would dent consumer spending and Freddie Mac reported lower than-projected
A Deere, a Cat & a Titan All Stuck in the Headlights (DE, CAT, TITN)
Deere & Co. (NYSE: DE) shares are going to be a drag today. The giant manufacturer of farm and construction machinery posted $1.74 EPS on a 19% revenue fain to $7.47 Billion. First Call had estimates at $1.75 EPS and $$7.61 Billion in revenues. The
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Published By: First Research, Inc. Page Count: 10 Order Code: R3470-1360 Description The manufacture of machinery in the US involves about 30,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $300 billion. Large companies include Caterpillar and Deere, and
Carlyle Seeks Inside Track With Shandong Accord
Carlyle Group's latest investment in China doesn't involve writing a check. Instead, the Washington-based private-equity firm is investing in a relationship with a local government that it hopes will turn into a pipeline of deals. Carlyle Group has
Tech rally, oil's fall drive Wall St's gains
US stocks rose yesterday as the introduction of a faster BlackBerry spurred optimism about business spending on technology, while cooling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Research in Motion Ltd jumped 6.9 percent to US$141.97 and hit a record, giving
Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. , a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial
AccuGradeTM Grade Control System: New repair options to keep Cat machine control and guidance systems up and running
Caterpillar offers new repair options to keep Cat® machine control and guidance systems up and running and owning and operating costs down. Two economical solutions, repairing components or using remanufactured ones, provide customers the flexibility to
Tech rally and oil's fall drive Wall Street's gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Stocks rose on Monday as the introduction of a faster BlackBerry spurred optimism about business spending on technology, while cooling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Research in Motion Ltd (RIM.TO) (RIMM.O) jumped 6.9 percent
Patten Industries Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration
Patten Industries Inc. kicked off a year long celebration of its 75th anniversary with a two-day special customer event in Peoria, Ill., March 27. More than 25 companies representing a variety of industries including excavating, trucking, general
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