Caterpillar Earnings Jump to $1.22 Per Share

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reported third quarter earnings of $1.22 per share, compared with 64 cents per share a year earlier.

Sales and revenue rose 53% to $11.134 billion, the company said in a statement.

“Third-quarter results continue to demonstra…

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Ford Earnings Likely to Weaken in 2011 on Higher Costs

Ford earnings are expected to be weaker next year due to higher costs for pensions and materials, according to a research note released Wednesday by Credit Suisse Securities. Forecasts call for pretax income from Ford’s North A…