Investors are always looking to beat the market, searching for stocks that deliver consistent long-term gains. And perhaps to the surprise of some, many non-tech stocks have delivered outsized gains over the last decade.Several factors contribute to long-term outperformance, including consistent sales growth, margin expansion, efficient capital deployment, and innovation.Three stocks – Caterpillar (CAT) , Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) , and Cintas (CTAS) – have all outperformed the S&P 500 over the last decade, all ...

Earnings season hasn't quite kicked in, but this duo couldn't wait to boost their payouts.We're about to swing into earnings season, and as in any earnings season, we'll see dividend raises from a clutch of familiar (and not so familiar) companies.Indeed, the hikes have already started. Delta Air Lines (DAL -3.04%), which just unveiled its latest set of quarterly results, recently announced a monster dividend raise, while a more modest one was declared by heavy machinery stalwart Caterpillar (CAT 1.35%).1. ...

The latest trading session saw Caterpillar (CAT) ending at $328.48, denoting a +0.74% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.02%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.18%.Shares of the construction equipment company have depreciated by 0.38% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Industrial Products sector's loss of 2.29% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 4.44%.The investment community will be closely monitor ...

12 March 2024, Brandenburg, Krausnick-Groß Wasserburg: Large agricultural equipment stands in front ... [+] of the venue of the 14th State Farmers' Day of the Brandenburg State Farmers' Association. The state farmers' conference will elect a new executive committee and discuss the future viability of the farming profession with representatives of all party factions in the Brandenburg state parliament. Photo: Frank Hammerschmidt/dpa (Photo by Frank Hammerschmidt/picture alliance via Getty Images)dpa/picture ...

Caterpillar (CAT) has consistently traded above its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) so far this year, indicating robust upward momentum. This reflects the company’s solid financial performance, steady return to shareholders, and confidence in CAT’s financial health and prospects.CAT Trades Above 200-Day SMA Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Caterpillar shares have gained 32.2% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s 28.4%. It has also outpaced the broader Zacks Industrial Products sector’s ...

Loading...Loading...Ritholtz Wealth Management's Josh Brown is already up nearly 20% on his Corning Incorporated GLW investment from last month. Although he’s sitting on significant gains over a very short period of time, he’s not selling as he continues to believe the stock is a misunderstood AI beneficiary.What To Know: Corning shares are rallying Monday after the company raised its second-quarter guidance on strong AI-related demand. Management now expects core sales in the second quarter of approximatel ...

Investing in the right stocks can lead to life-changing returns, especially if you have a lengthy time horizon. Compounding does its magic when you don’t touch your investment for many years. If you get an 8% return on your $10,000 investment, it becomes $10,800 at the end of the year. However, an investor who gets an annualized 8% return over the next 30 years will turn their $10,000 into $100,626.57. That also includes the investor isn’t making any additional contributions to their portfolio. That’s why C ...

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Caterpillar (CAT) , which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry.This construction equipment company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 9.62%.For the last reported quarter, Caterpillar came out with earnings ...

In the latest market close, Caterpillar (CAT) reached $325.14, with a +0.85% movement compared to the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.25%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.15%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.03%.The construction equipment company's stock has dropped by 11.12% in the past month, falling short of the Industrial Products sector's loss of 4.58% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.34%.Investors will be eagerly watch ...

The heavy machinery company has a bright future, but is it a good value right now?Caterpillar (CAT -1.50%) stock is down almost 14% from its all-time high, presenting a potential entry point for long-term investors. The question remains: Is now the right time to seize this opportunity? Here's what you need to know before considering a position.The long-term case for investing in CaterpillarAlthough it may be seen as an old-economy stock, Caterpillar might surprise many investors due to its exposure to a cou ...