The volume was slightly higher than we were expecting. And they're passing through costs.

He was a very dedicated, exceptionally knowledgeable analyst. He was not some dotcom kid.

Anything Deere can do to reduce its debt burden when the market is soft makes sense.

(Cummins) had higher revenue and slightly lower profitability for the quarter, but even so it's a very fine quarter. Without the tax benefits, the company didn't match expectations or match up to the stock's performance of the past few weeks, which has apparently disappointed some on the market.

You've got to give them credit. They're showing better levels of profitability on lower volumes.

The farm business is soft, and the construction and lawn and garden are carrying the company right now.