Caterpillar

The Value Trap of Deeply Cyclical Stocks

The Value Trap of Deeply Cyclical Stocks

It is easy to love deeply cyclical companies, which have benefited from the run-up in commodity prices over the past decade.

Caterpillars Earnings

Caterpillar’s Earnings

It is interesting to observe the excitement the Street has with Caterpillar's (CAT) earnings. They were better than company thought last quarter.

Ill Buy “Stuff” Stocks When

I’ll Buy “Stuff” Stocks When…

Let me tell you when I'll buy "stuff" stocks. It's when everyone stops telling me how cheap they are and that they are "buys."

Stuff Stocks Still Too Expensive

Stuff Stocks Still Too Expensive

I am probably right about what I am about to say: The global slowdown is just starting and will last longer than most expect.