Caterpillar 4Q profit rises despite sales decline
By the Associated Press Caterpillar put a lid on costs in the fourth quarter, pushing profits higher despite an 8% decline in revenue. The strong profits, however, were overshadowed by an uncertain take on the year ahead with global growth slowing. Shares slipped $1.06 to $134.31 in early trading Friday. Net income rose 5% to $1.1 billion,