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Caterpillar

Solar Turbines is a designer and manufacturerer of industrial gas turbines for onshore and offshore electrical power generation, for marine propulsion and for producing, processing and transporting natural gas and oil. Solar Turbines is one of the world's leading producers of industrial gas turbines up to 30,000 horsepower (22,000 kW). There are more than 15,000 Solar Turbines gas turbine systems installed in over 100 countries worldwide that have collectively logged more than 2 billion hours of use.

Solar Turbines

Perkins Engines is primarily a diesel engine manufacturer for several markets including Agricultural, Construction, Material Handling, Power Generation and Industrial. Over the years Perkins has expanded its engine ranges and produces thousands of different engine specifications including diesel and gas engines.

Perkins Engines

Progress Rail Services is a supplier of railroad and transit system products and services and has become one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services in North America. Progress Rail markets products and services worldwide and maintains 110 facilities in the United States, 34 in Mexico, four in Canada, two in Brazil, five in UK, one in Italy, and one in Germany. Progress Rail is organized into two divisions: Engineering & Track Services and Locomotive & Railcar Services.

Progress Rail Services

Caterpillar, Inc. engages in the business of manufacturing construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It operates through the following segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy and Transportation, Financial Products, and All Other. The Construction Industries segment is involved in supporting customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. The Resource Industries segment offers machinery in mining, heavy construction, quarry, and aggregates. The Energy and Transportation segment focuses on reciprocating engines, turbines, diesel-electric locomotives, and related services across industries serving oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and transportation applications including marine- and rail-related businesses. The Financial Products segment provides financing alternatives to customers and dealers for Caterpillar products and services, as well as financing for power generation facilities. The All Other segment includes activities such as the business strategy, product management, and development, and manufacturing filters and fluids, undercarriage, tires and rims, engaging tools, and fluid transfers. The company was founded on April 15, 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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Caterpillar reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth amid supply challenges

Caterpillar's Q4 2022 showcased strong sales growth and record profit per share. Challenges in the supply chain impacted certain sectors, but overall performance was robust.
The company's focus on key sectors like Energy & Transportation paid off with significant sales increases. Positive outlook for 2023 with expectations of increased sales and profit margins.
Maintaining strong ME&T free cash flow and service revenue growth are key strengths. Adjusted operating profit margins may face challenges in Q1 2023.
Despite challenges, Caterpillar remains optimistic about future growth opportunities and aims to meet its financial targets for the coming year.

Caterpillar excels in Q1 2023, eyes growth amid challenges

Caterpillar's Q1 2023 showcased robust financial performance, driven by strong sales growth and improved profit margins.
While challenges like dealer inventory management persist, the company's positive outlook and strategic investments position it well for future growth.
Opportunities in sustainability initiatives, market collaborations, and financial performance enhancements pave the way for a promising year ahead.

Caterpillar reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth amid challenges

Caterpillar's Q2 2023 performance showcased strong growth and profitability across segments, with a positive outlook for the full year. While facing challenges like supply chain disruptions and pricing pressures, the company remains focused on returning cash to shareholders and driving sustainability initiatives.

Caterpillar reports strong Q3 performance, eyes growth opportunities

Caterpillar anticipates another good year in 2024 with elevated backlog levels expected to normalize.
Company expects adjusted operating profit margin to exceed targets for the full year.
Focus on managing costs, improving efficiency, and adding value for customers through technology and services.
Competitive dynamics considered in pricing decisions to remain competitive and add value for customers.

Caterpillar (CAT) reports record-breaking 2023 performance and eyes growth opportunities

Caterpillar's 2023 performance exceeded expectations, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives. The company faces challenges in weak market conditions in China and parts decline but sees opportunities in the energy transition and services growth. Caterpillar plans to return free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, emphasizing organic growth opportunities.

Caterpillar (CAT) posts solid Q1 results, eyes growth opportunities

Caterpillar (CAT) delivered a strong Q1 performance with flat sales but increased profitability. While facing challenges in the European construction market, CAT aims for continued growth in key segments and maintains a positive outlook for the year.

Caterpillar reports mixed Q2 results, focuses on sustainability and innovation

Caterpillar's Q2 2024 performance reflects a mixed bag with sales decline offset by improved profit margins and strong free cash flow. Sustainability efforts and product innovation are key strengths, while challenges include managing sales revenue decline and addressing analyst inquiries on various operational aspects.

Caterpillar reports solid Q3 earnings, eyes growth amid industry challenges

CAT's Q3 performance showcased strong profitability and cash flow despite revenue decline, driven by demand in Energy & Transportation.
While facing challenges in margin sustainability and industry dynamics, CAT's investments in new technologies and sustainability initiatives position it for growth.
Opportunities in sustaining demand, addressing concerns, and leveraging backlog indicate a positive outlook for CAT's future performance.

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Deere & Company

PACCAR

Farm and heavy construction machinery makers fared quite well in 2022. Several of the factors that drove the outperformance remain in place heading into 2023.

Deere, Caterpillar, PACCAR, Machinery Stocks You Need to Know

Shares of Caterpillar Inc. climbed Friday toward a fourth straight record close, after BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger turned bullish on the belief that the construction- and mining-equipment maker will weather a 2023 recession better than many might expect.

Caterpillar stock climbs toward another record after BofA analyst becomes top bull on Wall Street

Freeport-McMoRan

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Bank of America analyst Michael Feniger upgraded Caterpillar stock to Buy from Hold. That isn't the only bullish call on the stock this week.

Caterpillar Stock Is Getting More Popular on Wall Street, Slowly.

AbbVie

CME Group

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Chevron

Danaher

Duke Energy

Extra Space Storage

Huntington Bancshares

Home Depot

Huntington Ingalls Industries

L3Harris

Lockheed Martin

Nasdaq

Northrop Grumman

Norfolk Southern

PepsiCo

Public Storage

Raytheon Technologies

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Union Pacific

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Valero Energy

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

As requested by many, I decided to dedicate an article to my personal dividend growth portfolio, consisting of more than 90% of my net worth. I start by explaining my strategy and approach, followed by a discussion of the benefits that come with dividend (growth) investment strategies.

My 6-Figure Market-Beating Dividend Growth Portfolio

In this article, we start by discussing why global mining is the key to the world's push for net zero technologies. All trends point to massive material shortages and significant mining underinvestment, requiring hundreds of billions of additional spending in the industry.

Why Net Zero Is So Bullish For Caterpillar

Boeing

Celsius Holdings

Enphase Energy

JPMorgan Chase & Co

McDonald's

Merck

Northern Oil and Gas

Sensus Healthcare

Visa

Voyager Therapeutics

Two new Breakout Stocks for Week 2 with better than 10% short-term upside potential and one Dow 30 Picks. Average cumulative returns for 2022 reached +142.69% YTD. Momentum Gauge trading signal turned positive this week and new portfolios are all positive with strong gains to start the new year.

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CAT equipment meets Lithos Energy's high-performance battery solutions for a winning combination.

Caterpillar's commitment to clean energy demonstrated through investment in Lithos

(Kitco News) - On Friday, Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) announced that the company is investing in Lithos Energy, Inc., a U.S.-based battery technology company that produces lithium-ion battery packs.

Mining equipment giant Caterpillar invests in lithium-ion battery technology company

Salesforce

NIKE

Procter & Gamble

We have narrowed our search to five Dow stocks. These are: NKE, PG, CRM, IBM and CAT.

Dow Likely to Continue Outperforming Peers in 2023: 5 Picks

Caterpillar Inc. CAT, -0.45% said Friday it has invested in Lithos Energy Inc., a San Francisco-based designer and maker of lithium-ion battery packs. Lithos specializes in making shock-resistant and high-performance batteries used in off-road and marine applications.

Caterpillar invests in lithium-ion battery pack maker Lithos Energy

Johnson Controls

These three blue chips could have supercharged cash flow this year.

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Deal will help to accelerate the development of Caterpillar's electrified product portfolio IRVING, Texas , Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) announced the company is investing in Lithos Energy, Inc., a U.S.-based battery technology company that produces lithium-ion battery packs. "Caterpillar's collaboration with Lithos supports our commitment to delivering robust electrified products and solutions for our customers," said Joe Creed, group president of Caterpillar's Energy & Transportation segment.

Caterpillar Announces Investment in Lithos Energy Inc. to Further Battery Pack Development and Manufacturing

Apple

Coca-Cola

Travelers

After a rough 2022, there is hope ahead for Dow stocks to buy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down more than 6% year-to-date, so far.

7 Must-Buy Dow Stocks for Your January Buy List

We believe that industrial companies Deere stock (NYSE: DE) and Caterpillar stock (NYSE: CAT) will likely offer similar returns over the next three years.

Pick Either Deere Stock Or Its Peer – Both May Offer Similar Returns

Here is how Caterpillar (CAT) and CECO Environmental (CECO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Is Caterpillar (CAT) Outperforming Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?

Toromont Industries ( TSX:TIH , Financial) is a company in the heavy truck and equipment industry that I highly recommend. It is a Canadian company that provides capital equipment and is expected to have strong financial performance this year due to positive prospects for infrastructure projects in North America and the expansion of its product and service offerings.

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AstraZeneca

e.l.f. Beauty

As last year's bear market spills over into 2023, breakout index stocks like CAT, BOX, AZN and ELF stock show resilience. The post Which Stocks Show Thick Skin As Bears Sink Fangs Into New Year?

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In this article, we start with a macroeconomic discussion, given a high probability of severe economic weakness in 2023. To be prepared, I am building a bigger war chest and a watchlist of cyclical dividend stocks I want to buy on weakness.

Recession? 3 Terrific Dividend Stocks To Buy On Weakness

Medpace Holdings

Insulet

Buying a stock is easy, but buying the right stock without a time-tested strategy is incredibly hard. So what are the best stocks to buy now or put on a watchlist?

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Automatic Data Processing

Aflac

Baxter

This real-money portfolio wrapped up its eighth year with its best income-growing showing ever. Thanks to a dividend raise and several special payouts, ConocoPhillips was one of the DG50's star performers.

Dividend Growth 50: Income In Year 8 Was Truly Great

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