Caterpillar posts loss, hurt by weak sales and layoff charge (The Pantagraph)
PITTSBURGH — Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest maker of construction and mining equipment, on Tuesday reported a first-quarter loss compared with a year-ago profit, hurt by a big charge for layoffs and sharp sales declines across the globe.
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