Caterpillar Surprises With Massive Profit Gain

Seeking Alpha | April 29, 2011 | 8:42 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Coal Copper Iron Ore Nickel Silver Zinc 

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) reported Friday a surprising five-fold jump in first quarter profits, reaching an all-time quarterly record as the company benefits from a recovering economy and a resulting boost in construction equipment demand.

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