Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) the largest maker of mining and construction equipment, is planning to sell $2 billion of notes including the first 50-year bonds offered in the U.S. in 11 months. The $500 million of debt due 2064 may price to yield 137.5 basis points more than Treasuries as soon as yesterday, according to a person with knowledge of the transaction. The bonds were added to the offering, which includes $1 billion of 10-year notes and $500 million of 30-year securities, after it was marketed, said the person, who asked not to be identified citing lack of authorization to speak publicly. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) shares after opening at $104.66 moved to $104.80 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $104.52. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 1.17 and price to cash ratio as 12.23. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) showed a positive weekly performance of 0.25%.
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), a leader in the production of energy, has witnessed a decline in the profit. It is reported to be hit by the decreased crude oil volume and the prices. The company recently reported an underwhelming and disappointing first quarter earnings. The earnings of the company recently plunged by about 27%. Moreover, the company’s revenue figures also went down from the predicted figures. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) shares advanced 0.51% in last trading session and ended the day on $125.36. CVX return on equity ratio is recorded as 13.70% and its return on assets is 8.00%. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) yearly performance is 4.97%.
E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) declared a second quarter common stock dividend of 45 cents per share payable June 12, 2014, to stockholders of record May 15, 2014. This dividend is the same as what was paid in the first quarter 2014. E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) shares moved up 0.81% in last trading session and was closed at $67.39, while trading in range of $66.63 – $67.60. E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) year to date (YTD) performance is 4.45%.
Zacks expect entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) to beat expectations when it reports second quarter fiscal 2014 results scheduled for release on May 6, 2014. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) weekly performance is 4.42%. On last trading day company shares ended up $81.22. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 1.49%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $84.92.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) For the fiscal first quarter of 2014, worldwide sales were $18.1 billion, a total increase of 3.5%, including operational growth of 5.3% as compared to 2013 fiscal first quarter sales of $17.5 billion. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) shares after opening at $99.29 moved to $100.17 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $100.00. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 3.93 and price to cash ratio as 9.68. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) showed a negative weekly performance of -1.32%.
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