Industrial Machinery

Danaher Corp (NYSE: DHR) reported a strong rise in its second-quarter profit on Thursday. Danaher's quarterly net earnings surged to $648.8 million, or $0.94 per share, from $372.4 million, or $0.55 per share, in the year-ago period. The company's earnings from continuing operations climbed to $0....

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Value Plastics, Inc.

Eaton (NYSE: ETN) unveils its next round of earnings this Monday, July 25, 2011. Here's an advanced look at Eaton's second quarter earnings report. Earnings and Revenue: Wall Street expects a positive EPS reading of 95 cents per share and revenues of $4.01 billion. We'll have to wait for Monday...

Stocks trading at or near 52-week highs and lows provide excellent trading opportunities, as volatility tends to increase at such levels. The following stocks hit new 52-week highs in Tuesday's trading session (listed from highest total volume to lowest): 1) Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL): Shares of Apple...

It's time to get ready for Dover (NYSE: DOV) earnings! Don't be caught off-guard: The company releases its next round of earnings this Friday, July 22, 2011. Want to skip the homework and get all the facts in one place? We thought so. Here is your everything-that-matters guide for this Friday's...

It's time to gear up for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) earnings! Keep your head in the game: The company releases its next round of earnings this Friday, July 22, 2011. Want to get caught up before Friday's earnings release? We've got just what you need. Here is your everything-that-matters...

It's time to gear up for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) earnings! Keep your head in the game: The company releases its next round of earnings this Friday, July 22, 2011. Want to get caught up before Friday's earnings release? We've got just what you need. Here is your everything-that-matters...

Shares of Ingersoll-Rand (NYSE: IR) are higher on the session by 1.75%, trading at $44.30. Overall call volume is now running at 2.34x the daily average, with 85% of all calls traded being purchases on the offer. 1,904 contracts have traded on the session so far. Ingersoll-Rand plc is a...

Piper Jaffray is out with its report today on Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ: LECO), maintaining Overweight. In a note to clients, Piper Jaffray writes, "Despite mixed results from competitors, we continue to expect strong 2Q results from Lincoln as the company continues to benefit from favorable...

Get ready for Cooper Industries (NASDAQ: CBE) earnings! Don't be the last to know: The company announces its next round of earnings this Thursday, July 21, 2011. No time to prep before Thursday's announcement? Don't worry. Here is your everything-that-matters guide to Cooper Industries' second...

It's time to get ready for Danaher (NYSE: DHR) earnings! Don't be caught off-guard: The company releases its next round of earnings this Thursday, July 21, 2011. Want to get all the facts ahead of this Thursday's announcement? We thought so. Here's an advanced look at Danaher's second quarter...

Shares of Actuant (NYSE: ATU) are lower on the session by 0.31%, currently trading at $26.03. The stock has been moving largely higher over the past six weeks and is currently trading above the 50-day moving average. Options traders are buying puts on the name today. A short while ago the August...

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) today announced plans to raise base prices on special bar quality and seamless mechanical tubing products, while also raising its minimum quantities for quench and tempered orders. The new pricing applies to non-contract purchases, while raw-material surcharges remain...

Shares of Valmont Industries Inc (NYSE: VMI) gained in pre-market trading after the company reported upbeat second quarter results and lifted its full-year earnings forecast. VMI reported its quarterly net income at $45.8 million, or $1.72 per share, up from $17.1 million, or $0.65 per share, in...

Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are: Wall Street expects Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) to report its Q2 EPS at $0.97 on revenue of $19.94 billion. Citigroup shares gained 0.13% to $39.07 in after-hours trading. Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) reported its second-quarter profit at $2.51...