Caterpillar Beats Profit Estimates

Caterpillar reported third-quarter profit that beat estimates, driven by strong demand for power-generation equipment. However, shares fell after the company maintained its annual growth forecast.

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FILE PHOTO: A Caterpillar logo is pictured on the skid-steer loader at the construction site In Warsaw, Poland June 1, 2017.

CATERPILLAR INC reported third-quarter profit of $7.20 per share on Thursday morning, topping analyst estimates of $7.08 per share. Revenue rose 17% to $20.7 billion, driven by artificial intelligence-fueled demand for power-generation equipment.