Watts Water's 1Q13 earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in March for a second month as the daily flow of imported crude oil dropped to the lowest level in 17 years. The deficit with China hit a three-year low. The trade deficit ...

The U.S. trade deficit narrows 11% to $38.8 billion in March as the U.S. imports the least quantity of oil in 17 years.

Many stocks are priced for perfection. CAT is priced for gloom and doom that I do not see occurring.

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed more than forecast in March to its second-lowest level in three years as imports of consumer goods and business equipment declined.

NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) - Beazer Homes USA Inc : * Shares up 5.7 percent in premarket trading after results

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Boeing has started offering its long-awaited 777X long-range jet, paving the way for a 'mini-jumbo' war with European rival Airbus, industry sources said on Wednesday. The move backed by Boeing's board ...

* Revamp follows pressure from new Airbus A350-1000 jet * Boeing aims to protect most popular large twinjet model * Combined orders seen potentially worth $500 bln By Alwyn Scott and Tim Hepher SEATTLE/PARIS, ...

LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - Britain's Rolls-Royce said it was on track to report good growth in underlying profit in 2013, after a strong first quarter from its civil aerospace unit. Rolls, the world's second-largest ...

Strong demand for tractors and combines in Latin America digs up a big EPS beat

Boeing Board Approves New 777 Sales

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Boeing Co. has begun to market the new version of its 777 jet to buyers, including holding talks on pricing and scheduling, as the planemaker moves closer to board approval for producing the aircraft.

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An updated version of the jet, with lightweight carbon-composite wings and the potential to cut fuel usage by 20 percent, is being pitched to airlines and leasing companies.

Shares of some top machinery companies were down at the close of trading: Caterpillar fell $1.59 or 1.9 percent, to $83.08. Deere & Co. fell $1.53 or 1.7 percent, to $87.77. Manitowoc fell $1.82 or 9.7 ...

Shares of some top construction companies were down at the close of trading: Fluor fell $.83 or 1.5 percent, to $56.15. Foster Wheeler fell $.62 or 2.9 percent, to $20.48. Quanta Services Inc. fell $.46 ...

Shares of some top aerospace companies were mixed at the close of trading: Boeing fell $.23 or .3 percent, to $91.18. Lockheed Martin Corp. rose $.26 or .3 percent, to $99.35. Northrop Grumman Corp. fell ...

California-based homebuilder Ryland recently opened a new community named Enclave, which is located at Aloma in Winter Park, Central Florida. In addition, the company declared its quarterly dividend.

Pall Corporation, recently opened its second office in the Middle East. The new office will be located in Al Khobar, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Emerson Electric was a leading decliner within the industrial goods sector, falling $1.21 (-2.2%) to $54.30 on average volume

Caterpillar was a leading decliner within the industrial industry, falling $1.59 (-1.9%) to $83.08 on heavy volume

Fluor Corporation was a leading decliner within the materials & construction industry, falling $0.83 (-1.5%) to $56.15 on average volume

Honeywell International was a leading decliner within the aerospace/defense industry, falling $1.01 (-1.4%) to $72.53 on average volume

The Manitowoc Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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Shares of some top machinery companies are down at 1 p.m.: Caterpillar fell $1.46 or 1.7 percent, to $83.21. Deere & Co. fell $1.34 or 1.5 percent, to $87.96. Manitowoc fell $1.91 or 10.2 percent, to $16.85. ...

Shares of some top construction companies are down at 1 p.m.: Fluor fell $1.04 or 1.8 percent, to $55.94. Foster Wheeler fell $.60 or 2.8 percent, to $20.50. Quanta Services Inc. fell $.38 or 1.4 percent, ...

Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Boeing rose $.01 or percent, to $91.42. Lockheed Martin Corp. rose $.81 or .8 percent, to $99.90. Northrop Grumman Corp. rose $.45 or .6 percent, ...

BIG DROP: Spending on U.S. construction projects fell 1.7 percent in March as the biggest drop in government projects in more than a decade overwhelmed strength in home building. It was the second decline ...

In trading on Wednesday, precious metals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of McEwen Mining (MUX), off about 9% and shares of Allied Nevada Gold (ANV) off about 7.4% on the day. Also lagging the market Wednesday are construction [...]

Holding back the Dow today is Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ), which is lagging the broader Dow index with a $1.44 decline (-1.7%) bringing the stock to $83.23.

This morning, Citigroup lowered its price target on shares of the Nasdaq OMX Group (NDAQ) to $30 after the company suspended share buybacks. In the report, Citigroup lowered its EPS estimates as well. Shares of the Nasdaq OMX Group were flat on Wednesday. UBS lowered its price target on shares of [...]

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) hit a new 52-week high Wednesday as it is currently trading at $99.58, above its previous 52-week high of $99.49 with 546,099 shares traded as of 11:10 a.m. ET. Average ...

Here are stocks that Greenblatt's Gotham Asset Management reported owning in his filing for the beginning of January. Each stock pays a yield of 3% or higher.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) hit a new 52-week high Wednesday as it is currently trading at $75.87, above its previous 52-week high of $75.78 with 386,148 shares traded as of 10:40 a.m. ET. Average volume ...

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) hit a new 52-week high Wednesday as it is currently trading at $41.09, above its previous 52-week high of $41 with 354,380 shares traded as of 10:31 a.m. ET. Average volume has ...

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Shares of some top machinery companies are down at 10 a.m.: Caterpillar fell $.87 or 1.0 percent, to $83.80. Deere & Co. fell $.37 or .4 percent, to $88.93. Manitowoc fell $.72 or 3.8 percent, to $18.04. ...

Shares of some top construction companies are down at 10 a.m.: Fluor fell $.38 or .7 percent, to $56.60. Foster Wheeler fell $.38 or 1.8 percent, to $20.73. Quanta Services Inc. fell $.13 or .5 percent, ...

Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Boeing fell $.27 or .3 percent, to $91.14. Lockheed Martin Corp. rose $.24 or .2 percent, to $99.33. Northrop Grumman Corp. fell $.04 or .1 ...

US construction spending down 1.7 percent in March led by big drop in government building.

The ex-dividend date for Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) is tomorrow, May 2, 2013. Owners of shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 42 cents per share. At a price of $60.87 as ...

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Granite Construction announced that Tappan Zee Constructors, a team comprised of Granite Construction Northeast, Fluor (FLR) subsidiary Fluor Enterprises, American Bridge Company, and Traylor Bros., recently ...

Armstrong's 1Q13 earnings & sales lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate.