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BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com BloggingStocks http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.bloggingstocks.com/media/feedlogo.gif BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Cramer on BloggingStocks: All I'm asking for is rigor ]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/05/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-all-im-asking-for-is-rigor/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/05/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-all-im-asking-for-is-rigor/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/05/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-all-im-asking-for-is-rigor/#commentsFiled under: Google (GOOG), Apple Inc (AAPL), Pfizer (PFE), Market matters, McDonald's (MCD), Caterpillar (CAT), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Chevron Corp (CVX), General Mills (GIS), Procter and Gamble (PG), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), Kohl's Corp (KSS), Polo Ralph Lauren'A' (RL), Stocks to Buy, Cramer on BloggingStocks

From TheStreet.com Network

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says you can be bearish, but you have to admit when you're wrong.

Oh boy, I hit a nerve. My last two days of donning the bear suit and imitating the bears has brought on a cacophony of critics, all of whom think that I am attacking them personally! That's right, they think I have read them, seen them and heard them and that I am spoofing them or making fun of them.

Moreover, they think that I am wildly bullish and that I am mocking them for not wanting to buy things here.

Continue reading Cramer on BloggingStocks: All I'm asking for is rigor

Cramer on BloggingStocks: All I'm asking for is rigor originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cbeemrfeaturedjim cramerJimCramerwlpThu, 05 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Caterpillar: No longer a big bargain, but still attractive]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/31/caterpillar-no-longer-a-big-bargain-but-still-attractive/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/31/caterpillar-no-longer-a-big-bargain-but-still-attractive/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/31/caterpillar-no-longer-a-big-bargain-but-still-attractive/#commentsFiled under: Caterpillar (CAT), Stocks to Buy

I'm reiterating my Buy rating for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), first recommended on April 13, 2009, at a price of $33.02. If you bought CAT in April, you're up about 68%.

The growth story remains the same regarding Caterpillar: after a global recession that substantially reduced demand, the U.S. and global recoveries will enable construction and agriculture equipment to continue to rebound. Caterpillar's recent increase in its FY2009 EPS guidance to $1.85-2.05 adds to the positive mix. The First Call FY2009/FY2010 EPS estimates for CAT are $2.00 to $2.67.

Continue reading Caterpillar: No longer a big bargain, but still attractive

Caterpillar: No longer a big bargain, but still attractive originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CATCaterpillarSat, 31 Oct 2009 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Caterpillar announces plans to rehire 550 workers]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/26/caterpillar-announces-plans-to-rehire-550-workers/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/26/caterpillar-announces-plans-to-rehire-550-workers/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/26/caterpillar-announces-plans-to-rehire-550-workers/#commentsFiled under: Good news, Products and services, Employees, Caterpillar (CAT), Recession

cat workers

There is no question that the recession took its tool on Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT). The company saw its stock plummet from mid 2008 through March of this year. Along the way the company was forced to layoff employees to help lower costs, but it announced today that it would be rehiring 550 of its laid off workers.

Chief Executive Officer Jim Owens announced the news and stated that the company was pleased that "signs of recovery in the global economy" is allowing it to bring back some employees.

Continue reading Caterpillar announces plans to rehire 550 workers

Caterpillar announces plans to rehire 550 workers originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CATCaterpillaremployeesjobsmachineryrecessionrecoveryunemploymentworkersMon, 26 Oct 2009 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Earnings highlights: Amazon, Apple, Caterpillar, Hershey, McDonald's, UPS ...]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/24/earnings-highlights-amazon-apple-caterpillar-hershey-mcdona/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/24/earnings-highlights-amazon-apple-caterpillar-hershey-mcdona/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/24/earnings-highlights-amazon-apple-caterpillar-hershey-mcdona/#commentsFiled under: Earnings reports, Apple Inc (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), McDonald's (MCD), 3M Corporation (MMM), Caterpillar (CAT), New York Times'A' (NYT), Bank of New York (BK), Hershey Co (HSY), Gannett Co (GCI), Morgan Stanley (MS), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), United Parcel'B' (UPS), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Broadcom Corp'A' (BRCM), SLM Corp (SLM)

Here are some highlights from last week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:

AirTran Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AAI) reported its third consecutive quarterly profit and will increase capacity.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares soared after it reported very strong Q3 numbers.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported stellar Q4 results, driven by the popularity of Macs and iPhones.
BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) Q3 earnings soared, due in part to a tax benefit, and assets managed grew.
Broadcom Corp. (NASDAQ: BRCM) revenue surged sequentially but note the would be flat going forward.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) beat Q3 earnings expectations and shares rose though revenue slumped.

Continue reading Earnings highlights: Amazon, Apple, Caterpillar, Hershey, McDonald's, UPS ...

Earnings highlights: Amazon, Apple, Caterpillar, Hershey, McDonald's, UPS ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3MAAIAAPLAirTranAmazon.comAMZNAppleBank of New YorkBKBlackRockBLKBRCMBroadcomCATCaterpillarCredit SuisseCSearningsGannettGCIHersheyHSYJim CramerKimberley-ClarkKMBLMTLockheeed MartinMCDMcDonaldsMMMMorgan StanleyMSNew York TimesNYTSLMTexas InstrumentsTXNUPSWhirlpoolWHRSat, 24 Oct 2009 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: BCS, CAT, LMT, MTB, NVS, WSM ...]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/21/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/21/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/21/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/#commentsFiled under: Analyst reports, Analyst upgrades and downgrades, Caterpillar (CAT), Analyst initiations

Analyst upgrades:

FBR Capital upgraded M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) to Market Perform from Underperform following the Q3 results to reflect the company's improved earnings outlook and better credit trends. The firm has a $70 price target on shares.
Kaufman Bros. upgraded Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) to Buy from Hold as it believes a bottom has been reached in the manufacturing and construction industries. The firm raised its target on shares to $30 from $26.
Goldman upgraded Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) to Neutral from Sell and raised its target to $64 from $48 citing improved cost controls and construction outlook.
Pentair (NYSE: PNR) was upgraded to Buy from Hold at KeyBanc.
Lexmark (NYSE: LXK) was upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JPMorgan.
Stryker (NYSE: SYK) was upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at BofA/Merrill.

Continue reading Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: BCS, CAT, LMT, MTB, NVS, WSM ...

Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: BCS, CAT, LMT, MTB, NVS, WSM ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ADSKanalyst upgradesASTEBarclaysBCSBEEBIIBCATCaterpillarCFNdowngradesFCHinitiationsinthenewsLHOLMTLockheed MartinLXKMMPMTBMURNVSPNRSRCLSYKWSMWed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Caterpillar exceeds expectations: Too late to buy?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/21/caterpillar-still-a-buy/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/21/caterpillar-still-a-buy/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/21/caterpillar-still-a-buy/#commentsFiled under: Earnings reports, Industry, Caterpillar (CAT)

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is doing great. The stock is hot, and even though the company is still reporting sales and earnings declines, you just know that the fundamentals will eventually get better. In the meantime, management is doing its best to beat earnings expectations.

Yesterday, management succeeded. For the third quarter, according to our Closing Bell post, Caterpillar said it made 64 cents per share. Analysts were expecting only 6 cents per share. Well, something was off there, huh? Anyway, according to the actual press release, sales decreased over 40%, and per-share profit was off by 15%, but really, it didn't matter to the market. Shares of the heavy equipment maker closed higher by 3%, on heavy volume.

Continue reading Caterpillar exceeds expectations: Too late to buy?

Caterpillar exceeds expectations: Too late to buy? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CATcaterpillardividend investingdividend stocksDividendInvestingdividendsDividendStocksenginesheavy equipmentHeavyEquipmentWed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Closing Bell: Stocks get a deserved breather (WEN, ZSTN, FNM, AAPL, CAT)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/20/closing-bell-stocks-get-a-deserved-breather-wen-zstn-fnm-aa/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/20/closing-bell-stocks-get-a-deserved-breather-wen-zstn-fnm-aa/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/20/closing-bell-stocks-get-a-deserved-breather-wen-zstn-fnm-aa/#commentsFiled under: Apple Inc (AAPL), Caterpillar (CAT), Wendy's Intl (WEN)

Despite some very tame inflation reports, the housing data was deemed as a disappointment. Investors used today's early strength to sell stocks to lock in profits or to take at least some money off the table. Of the five DJIA components which reported earnings, the pre-earnings gains were astounding on most of them.

Here were today's unofficial closing bell levels:

Dow 10,041.48 -50.71 (-0.50%)
S&P 500 1,091.07 -6.84 (-0.62%)
Nasdaq 2,163.47 -12.85 (-0.59%)

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Continue reading Closing Bell: Stocks get a deserved breather (WEN, ZSTN, FNM, AAPL, CAT)

Closing Bell: Stocks get a deserved breather (WEN, ZSTN, FNM, AAPL, CAT) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AAPLCATfeaturedFNMWENZSTNTue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: AXP, HAL, EL, MAT, CAT....]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/19/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations-axp-hal-el-mat/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/19/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations-axp-hal-el-mat/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/19/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations-axp-hal-el-mat/#commentsFiled under: Analyst reports, Analyst upgrades and downgrades, Estee Lauder (EL), Caterpillar (CAT), Halliburton (HAL), American Express (AXP), Federal Natl Mtge (FNM), Mattel, Inc (MAT), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Analyst initiations, Deere and Co (DE), Marvell Technology Group (MRVL)

Analyst upgrades:

American Express (NYSE:AXP) was upgraded to Market Perform from Underperform at FBR Capital, as the firm sees limited near-term downside in the stock. The firm raised its target price on the shares to $37 from $25.
RBC Capital upgraded Estee Lauder (NYSE:EL) to Outperform from Sector Perform. Target to $44 from $34. UBS upgraded Nestle on expectations the company will begin returning cash to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
Piper Jaffray raised Dicks Sporting (NYSE:DKS) to Neutral from Underweight following positive channel checks and raised its target on the shares to $28 from $18.
Sohu.com (NASDAQ:SOHU) was upgraded to Neutral from Sell by Pali Capital.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) was raised to Buy from Hold by Natixis.
Sunpower (NASDAQ:SPWRA) was upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at Macquarie.
China Automotive (NASDAQ:CAAS) was upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Merriman.

Continue reading Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: AXP, HAL, EL, MAT, CAT....

Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: AXP, HAL, EL, MAT, CAT.... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acnaxpcaascatcfndedksdoxelffchfnmfrehaljoygluvmarvlmatprxsohusonspwraMon, 19 Oct 2009 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Cramer on BloggingStocks: It's a mistake to fade 'em now ]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/12/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-its-a-mistake-to-fade-em-now/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/12/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-its-a-mistake-to-fade-em-now/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/12/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-its-a-mistake-to-fade-em-now/#commentsFiled under: Google (GOOG), Apple Inc (AAPL), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Intel (INTC), Market matters, International Business Machines (IBM), Caterpillar (CAT), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Alcoa Inc (AA), Best Buy (BBY), Goldman Sachs Group (GS), BHP Billiton Ltd ADR (BHP), Freep't McMoRan Copper (FCX), Cramer on BloggingStocks

From TheStreet.com Network

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says you take your life into your own hands if you fade the opening in today's market.

A year ago with the futures up, all you could think of is how much you wanted to "fade" that opening, how great it would be just to lay out any shorts into strength. You could choose pretty much anything going into earnings season.

The techs? Last good quarter. The banks? A travesty. You didn't even know if the banks you are short would survive. The oils? Free fall. The metals? Amazing downward pressure coming from hedge fund redemptions. The insurers? Will they make it? Retail? The balance sheets looked terrible going into what would be a terrible holiday selling season. The autos and auto-related? Disaster.

Continue reading Cramer on BloggingStocks: It's a mistake to fade 'em now

Cramer on BloggingStocks: It's a mistake to fade 'em now originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asmlbucyfeaturedjim cramerJimCramerjoygnvlsphgvaleMon, 12 Oct 2009 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Cramer on BloggingStocks: Weak dollar powering profits ]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/23/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-weak-dollar-powering-profits/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/23/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-weak-dollar-powering-profits/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/23/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-weak-dollar-powering-profits/#commentsFiled under: Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), General Electric (GE), Market matters, International Business Machines (IBM), 3M Corporation (MMM), Caterpillar (CAT), Boeing Co (BA), EMC Corp (EMC), Honeywell Intl (HON), United Technologies (UTX), Eaton Corp (ETN), Cramer on BloggingStocks

From TheStreet.com Network

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says the weak dollar is benefiting U.S. corporations and no longer going against them.

Why have the industrials been so red-hot? Why do they seem to levitate? One reason, of course, is that people think the economy's getting better. A second reason is that even if the economy stands still vs. last year the comparisons will be amazing and nothing gets the juices going more rapidly than easy comparisons.

Why will they be so glaring? First, the layoffs have been brutal, the cost-cutting immense and it hasn't hurt at all ... yet. It is totally and unequivocally positive.

Continue reading Cramer on BloggingStocks: Weak dollar powering profits

Cramer on BloggingStocks: Weak dollar powering profits originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bacatemcemretnfeaturedgehonibmirjim cramerJimCramermmmutxWed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cramer on BloggingStocks: Weary of the rally? ]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/16/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-weary-of-the-rally/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/16/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-weary-of-the-rally/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/16/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-weary-of-the-rally/#commentsFiled under: Apple Inc (AAPL), General Electric (GE), Market matters, Caterpillar (CAT), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Deere and Co (DE), Cramer on BloggingStocks

From TheStreet.com Network

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says it's great to see stocks go up, but discipline remains paramount.

Can you weary of a market going higher? Can you be as exhausted of the rally as you are of a selloff? Sometimes that's how I feel when I look at my bases for stocks I own and where they are now and realize the impossibility of reaching for even the best names. It feels like what happens when you bought low, and then it turned out that things could go much lower. You feel like you should sell, but then the stocks go much higher and you get left behind.

This is a time when discipline has failed people. It is when the market is most electric and exciting and people just figure, "What the heck? I will hold on to that Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) (Cramer's Take) or Deere (NYSE: DE) (Cramer's Take) or Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK) (Cramer's Take) or Devon (DVN) (Cramer's Take) ... and why not? It hasn't hurt me."

Continue reading Cramer on BloggingStocks: Weary of the rally?

Cramer on BloggingStocks: Weary of the rally? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aaplcatchkdedvnfeaturedgejim cramerJimCramerWed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cramer on BloggingStocks: Fundamental distortion ]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/09/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-fundamental-distortion/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/09/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-fundamental-distortion/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/09/09/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-fundamental-distortion/#commentsFiled under: Apple Inc (AAPL), General Electric (GE), Wal-Mart (WMT), PepsiCo (PEP), Intel (INTC), Market matters, 3M Corporation (MMM), Caterpillar (CAT), Citigroup Inc. (C), Bank of America (BAC), Costco Wholesale (COST), FedEx Corp (FDX), Research in Motion (RIMM), Procter and Gamble (PG), Lennar Corp'A' (LEN), Toll Brothers (TOL), QUALCOMM Inc (QCOM), Palm Inc (PALM), Cypress Semiconductor (CY), Broadcom Corp'A' (BRCM), United Technologies (UTX), Wells Fargo (WFC), salesforce.com inc (CRM), Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), Cramer on BloggingStocks, Marvel Entertainment (MVL)

From TheStreet.com Network

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says the action that is linked to the futures markets, such as oil, is distorting rational analysis.

Maybe one day we can escape the commodity linkage and begin to trade on the fundamentals again, something that seems more distant now than any time I can recall. We are totally marching to gold, to oil, to copper, and not the fundamentals.

Throughout the era in which China has become a superpower and hedge funds have become the super arbiters or what goes up or down, we have been stuck with this fairly bogus linkage that corrupts trading and makes a mockery out of some of the most important financial analysis out there, the actual attempts to discover what's really happening at companies.

Continue reading Cramer on BloggingStocks: Fundamental distortion

Cramer on BloggingStocks: Fundamental distortion originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bjscbycnwfeaturedjim cramerJimCramermppgseprswksWed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Caterpillar is poised to break out]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/12/caterpillar-is-poised-to-break-out/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/12/caterpillar-is-poised-to-break-out/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/12/caterpillar-is-poised-to-break-out/#commentsFiled under: Caterpillar (CAT), Stocks to Buy

I'm reiterating my Buy rating for Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), first recommended on April 13, 2009 at a price of $33.02. If you purchased CAT at that time, you're up a solid 41%.

Back in April, I put CAT in the not-for-the-squeamish category, due to the uncertain timetable for the U.S./global recoveries: the upside was always there, but so was the potential for a 30% hair cut.

Continue reading Caterpillar is poised to break out

Caterpillar is poised to break out originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agriculture equipmentAgricultureEquipmentcaterpillarconstructionrecovery stocksRecoveryStocksWed, 12 Aug 2009 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Earnings highlights: AIG, Caterpillar, Cisco, News Corp., Procter & Gamble ... ]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/08/earnings-highlights-aig-caterpillar-cisco-news-corp-procte/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/08/earnings-highlights-aig-caterpillar-cisco-news-corp-procte/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/08/earnings-highlights-aig-caterpillar-cisco-news-corp-procte/#commentsFiled under: Earnings reports, Cisco Systems (CSCO), Caterpillar (CAT), Comcast Cl'A' (CMCSA), Procter and Gamble (PG), Amer Intl Group (AIG), News Corp'B' (NWS), Electronic Arts (ERTS), Sotheby's (BID), Marvel Entertainment (MVL), World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

Here are some highlights from last week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:

American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG) said its earnings report would not include a conference call.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) shares rose after it reaffirmed the 2009 outlook and forecast further growth.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) said its Q4 numbers tumbled despite cost-cutting efforts.
Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA) posted strong Q2 results, though its cash flow was flat.
Crocs Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) reported better-than-expected Q2 results and forecast a return to profitability.
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) revenue surged in Q1 and its narrower loss beat expectations.

Continue reading Earnings highlights: AIG, Caterpillar, Cisco, News Corp., Procter & Gamble ...

Earnings highlights: AIG, Caterpillar, Cisco, News Corp., Procter & Gamble ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AIGBIDCATCaterpillarCiscoCMCSAComcastCrocsCROXCSCOearningsElectronic ArtsERTSEXRExtra SpaceMarvel EntertainmentMVLNews Corp.NWSPGProcter and GambleRIGSothebysTransoceanVerisignVRSNWWESat, 08 Aug 2009 09:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Before the Bell: U.S. stock markets unsettled]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/05/before-the-bell-u-s-stock-markets-unsettled/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/05/before-the-bell-u-s-stock-markets-unsettled/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/05/before-the-bell-u-s-stock-markets-unsettled/#commentsFiled under: Before the bell, Caterpillar (CAT), Clorox Co (CLX), Hasbro Inc (HAS)

U.S. stock markets may be poised to rise, extending their gains from earlier this week, as traders bet that the worst of the steepest economic decline since the Great Depression is ending. Then again, they may end their recent winning streak.

It's one of those days.

S&P Futures expiring in September were little changed as investors digested the latest batch of earnings news. These recent quarterly reports have been largely viewed positively. Some investors may be worrying if stock valuations have gotten too rich.

Continue reading Before the Bell: U.S. stock markets unsettled

Before the Bell: U.S. stock markets unsettled originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featuredFLXFTSE 100Ftse100HASHBCLYGWFMIWed, 05 Aug 2009 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Caterpillar (CAT) CEO very bullish on his company's prospects]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/04/caterpillar-cat-ceo-very-bullish-on-his-companys-prospects/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/04/caterpillar-cat-ceo-very-bullish-on-his-companys-prospects/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/04/caterpillar-cat-ceo-very-bullish-on-his-companys-prospects/#commentsFiled under: Major movement, Forecasts, Good news, Management, Caterpillar (CAT), Options, Technical Analysis

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT - option chain) shares are rising today after company CEO Jim Owens told a group of financial analysts and institutional stockholders that he expects company earnings to reach $8 to $10 per share annually in the next five years as long as the global economy recovers. He also reaffirmed CAT's 2009 EPS forecast of $1.15 to $2.25. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on CAT.

CAT opened this morning at $45.45. So far today the stock has hit a low of $45.35 and is currently trading at its intra-day high $47.41 up $2.29 (5.1%). The chart for CAT looks bullish and S&P gives CAT a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading Caterpillar (CAT) CEO very bullish on his company's prospects

Caterpillar (CAT) CEO very bullish on his company's prospects originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CATCaterpillarinthenewsInvestors ObserverInvestorsObservermanagementoptionsTue, 04 Aug 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bellwether stock #2: Caterpillar (CAT)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/01/bellwether-stock-2-caterpillar-cat/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/01/bellwether-stock-2-caterpillar-cat/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/01/bellwether-stock-2-caterpillar-cat/#commentsFiled under: Earnings reports, Caterpillar (CAT), Stocks to Sell

bellwether stocks caterpillar Construction manufacturer and Dow component Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) reported earnings of 72 cents per share, well ahead of expectations of a 22-cent per share profit.

Top-line revenue came in at $7.25 billion, which is a lot of money. Unfortunately, it was nearly a billion-and-a-half dollars below expectations of $8.86 billion.

How did Caterpillar manage to achieve its earnings beat on lower-than-anticipated revenue?

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bellwether stocks Although the headlines are screaming about how companies are beating their earnings estimates, little newsprint is being devoted to this quarter's real story.

That story is that revenues for many corporations are way down year over year, and more importantly, their top-line revenues are often coming in below Street estimates.

To be certain, there have been some real success stories so far in Q2, and we'll be talking about some of those in a moment. Moreover, it is always a good sign when companies beat their earnings estimates.

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From TheStreet.com Network

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says if you wait for market conditions to reach perfection, you'll be waiting a long time.

You know what? I am going to wait until I am sure housing has turned before I buy the homebuilders like Lennar (NYSE: LEN) (Cramer's Take) and Pulte (NYSE: PHM) (Cramer's Take). I am going to wait until the foreclosures peak before I buy Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) (Cramer's Take) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) (Cramer's Take).

I am going to wait until unemployment goes down before I buy 3M (NYSE: MMM) (Cramer's Take) and Disney (NYSE: DIS) (Cramer's Take) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) (Cramer's Take) and Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) (Cramer's Take).

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Here are some highlights from last week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:

AK Steel Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKS) posted a smaller-than-expected Q2 net loss as steel prices rise.
Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE: BSX) posted a better-than-expected Q2 profit on strong overseas sales.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) shares jumped after it beat earnings, missed revenues, and offered guidance.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) shares declined after it posted a higher-than-expected profit but lower revenue.
Eaton Corp. (NYSE: ETN) disappointing results were a sign that the bulls are in charge, said Jim Cramer.
General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) Q2 earnings and sales declined, dragged down by finance and NBC units.

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