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Caterpillar Profits Increase
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. announced that its second-quarter net income jumped 91% on higher worldwide sales of industrial equipment.
The company’s profit rose to $707million, or $1.09 per share, up from $371 million, or 60 cents, a year ago.
Sales rose 31% to $10.4 billion, led by a 34% jump in machinery and engine sales to $9.7 billion.
Cat also boosted its 2010 outlook, saying sales and revenue will be $39 to $42 billion, with a profit of $3.15 to $3.85 per share. That’s up from its previous $38 to $42 billion revenue and $2.50 to $3.25 per-share forecast.