Caterpillar adjusted profit rises on higher equipment sales

Oct 28 - Caterpillar Inc's third-quarter adjusted profit rose on Thursday, as construction demand and higher commodity prices boosted sales of heavy equipment across its businesses.

Adjusted profit for the quarter rose to $2.66 per share from $1.52 per share a year earlier, when the pandemic hit sales.

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