Replies to post #12020 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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CAT issues weak 1Q15 guidance—shares rise anyhow (in broad rally):

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18230/000001823016000470/analystconference_march2016.htm
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-17/caterpillar-sees-first-quarter-sales-profit-below-estimates

CAT had never issued quarterly guidance in its entire history.