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Part II  This is the third installment of a series examining all
30 components of Dow Jones Industrial Average. This segment will
cover Caterpillar (CAT) and Cisco (CSCO).  Caterpillar Inc.
“Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining
equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas
turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives worldwide. It operates
through three lines of businesses: Machinery, Engines, and
Financial Products.” (Business Description from Yahoo Finance)
1. Caterpillar has an A rated balance sheet and pays a 2.1%
dividend (one of the highest in the sector).   2. CAT is one of
premier manufacturing companies in the world and is a secular,
long-term play on the faster growth of emerging markets. The
recent acquisition of Bucyrus should accelerate that growth as
well.   3. CAT has a forward-five-year projected PEG of .7,
which is a 50% discount to its five-year average.   4. Inventory
levels at the comp