Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)’s Struggle After Its Q1 Slump

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These two firm have very different business models. The segments that these companies have chosen to focus affect their profitability. While agriculture is often unpredictable, its performance in the first quarter has made the difference for Deere so far this year. Caterpillar is left waiting for their mining sector to strengthen, and both look to a stronger economy for increased need of their heavy-duty construction machinery.

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