Business cycles and stock sectors

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), the world’s largest construction and mining-equipment maker, posted lower- than-expected profit for the first time in 10 quarters after the Japanese earthquake reduced sales and manufacturing costs rose. (Source: Bloomberg)

The weakness in CAT may reflect a transition of the business cycle from Phase 2 to Phase 3.

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