October 21, 2008
Not so much.
It's as good an indicator as any.
Caterpillar Inc. said its profits fell 6.4% last quarter. The construction equipment manufacturer said it expects much of the developed world will be in recession next year.
As we mentioned earlier, Caterpillar, like many companies, was having a hard time getting cash during the credit crisis.
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