| 卡特彼勒(CAT)周一报告称，第三财季利润增长49%至17亿美元，合每股2.54美元，销售收入增长6%至164.5亿美元。据FactSet调查，华尔街分析师预测卡特彼勒营收为166亿美元，每股收益2.21美元。 卡特彼勒预计2012年每股收益介于9美元至9.25美元之间、年收入660亿美元。此前该公司曾预计2012年每股收益9.60美元、销售收入680亿至700亿美元。 "We are taking a pragmatic view of 2013 - we're not expecting rapid growth, and we're not predicting a global recession. At this point, we expect 2013 sales will be similar overall to 2012, but with a slightly weaker first half and a slightly better second half," Caterpillar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Oberhelman said in a statement. "While machine deliveries to end users have continued to hold up, our sales will probably remain relatively weak early in 2013 as dealers are likely to continue reducing inventories. ... While there's reason for optimism, and we're not expecting a global recession in 2013, we are prepared and stand ready to take action no matter what happens to the global economy." | 
