Posts Tagged ‘earnings’

Stocks mostly fall on earnings; tech rises

The weaker results from Caterpillar and a continuing deadlock over raising the U.S. borrowing limit pushed stocks lower. Overseas markets rose after European leaders reached a deal aimed at containing the region’s debt crisis. New Jersey Business

N.J.-based Honeywell International second quarter earnings soar, led by auto products

Honeywell International Inc. said Friday its second-quarter earnings rose 43 percent, led by sales in its transportation unit, which makes products ranging from antifreeze to turbochargers. New Jersey Business

Tech earnings help stocks end week with solid gain

Caterpillar fell nearly 6 percent after the heavy equipment maker earned less than analysts were expecting last quarter, partly because of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. The company is seen as a bellwether for the global economy because it sells construction and mining machinery all over the world. New Jersey Business