Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Caterpillar is having a rough time in the pre-market today, and chances are that it’s only going to get worse considering the reason for the decline. The company has been accused of fraud and that is, of course, causing concern among investors. Below, we’ll talk about what we’re seeing from CAT, … Read more
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Caterpillar wasn’t having the best of days in the market today. In fact, as soon as the opening bell rang, the stock found itself in the red. While we’ve seen some ups and some downs throughout the day, the stock has stayed in the red since the open. Unfortunately, minutes ago, … Read more
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Caterpillar was off to a relatively strong start in the market today. Since the opening bell, the stock has been climbing further and further into the green. However, at 11:04, the stock was halted. Below, we’ll talk about what we’re seeing from the stock, why, and what we’ll be watching with … Read more
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Caterpillar is having an exceptionally strong trading session today, and for good reason. The company released results from the most recent quarter, beating analyst expectations and exciting investors. Today, we’ll talk about what we saw from earnings, how the stock reacted to the news, and what we can expect to see … Read more
On September 24th, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) announced that it was projecting 10,000 job cuts. The company also noted that 2015 will be the third year in a row of declining revenues. Sales are expected to decline in 2016 to nearly $48 billion. In the company’s 90-year old history, this will be the first time the … Read more
“Whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.” – Quote from Warren Buffett Blue chip stocks are the opposite of penny stocks. They are high quality businesses with long histories of paying rising dividends. Penny stocks are for wild speculators. Blue chip stocks are for serious … Read more
The construction industry is cyclical. You may think the industry would not produce any consistent dividend stocks, but that’s not the case. Caterpillar (CAT) has been paying dividends since 1925. The company has not reduced its dividend payments since 1982. The company’s long dividend history makes it a member of the exclusive Dividend Achievers Index. … Read more
Recently, I’ve had quite a bit to say about the fast paced growth we’ve seen in the US economy. My biggest problem with growth at an unsustainable rate is that it tends to push the value of the dollar up; harming foreign trade in the process. While this is a real concern, I do want … Read more