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• ANALYSIS-Glimmer of Japan reform hope among clouds of scepticism Thursday, 10 Jan 2013 | 3:52 PM ET

  TOKYO, Jan 11- Doubting politicians' commitment to economic reform is a tough habit for Japan experts to kick, so the air of cautious optimism around the appointments of dynamic CEOs to advise on boosting industrial competitiveness comes as a bit of a surprise.

• Deere Reports Q4 Profit But Misses Expectations  Wednesday, 21 Nov 2012 | 9:35 AM ET

  

  Ann Duignan, JPMorgan analyst, has the play on the heavy equipment maker.

• Seeking a New Startup Idea? Try Farming Monday, 29 Oct 2012 | 10:01 AM ET

  

  Over the last few years, sustainable farming startups have managed to get loans from companies like Whole Foods, or sold equity stakes to venture capitalists like Michael Dell's brother, Adam. A lot of the seed money is being used to help these businesses grow, many with a focus on being local.

• Cramer: Here’s How to View Earnings Season Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | 6:10 PM ET

  

  To Jim Cramer, today’s stock market is all about expectations and here's why.

• No Recession, but Plenty of Uncertainty: Caterpillar CEO Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | 11:05 AM ET

  

  There are no signs of recession anywhere in the world, Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” after earnings on Monday.

• How to Play CAT Guidance Outlook  Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | 10:02 AM ET

  

  Ann Duignan, JPMorgan analyst, discusses Caterpillar's third quarter revenue miss, and explains why she maintains an "overweight" rating on the stock with a $109 price target. Also, CNBC's Herb Greenberg shares his thoughts on whether companies should stop giving guidance.

• Monday's Market Rundown  Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | 9:00 AM ET

  

  The "Squawk on the Street" team report on the mornings market-moving stories, and what investors should be looking for, including the selloff in techs; Caterpillar's earnings and forecast; Microsoft's Windows 8 launch; and more.

• CAT CEO: Revenue Outlook Weaker   Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | 8:03 AM ET

  

  Doug Oberhelman, Caterpillar chairman & CEO, discusses his company's third quarter earnings and how uncertainty in China and the U.S. elections is slowing growth.

• Higher Highs for Food Crops Hinge on South American Weather Sunday, 14 Oct 2012 | 8:33 PM ET

  

  The chapter isn't yet closed on this year's surge in food crop prices following the worst drought in the U.S. in over 50 years.

• India's Food Industry: Ready for a Feast of Investing? Monday, 8 Oct 2012 | 2:37 PM ET

  

  India, a major player in global agriculture, has struggled to attract foreign investment. But that may change.

• A Gluttonous Food Industry That Still Lacks Investors Monday, 8 Oct 2012 | 2:25 PM ET

  

  India, a major player in global agriculture, has struggled to attract foreign investment. But that may change.

• September's ISM Manufacturing Index 51.5  Monday, 1 Oct 2012 | 10:02 AM ET

  

  CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the latest data on manufacturing and construction spending, and discusses its impact on the markets, with CNBC's Steve Liesman.

• Mining a ‘Very Good Trade,’ Despite Economic Storm Clouds: Pro Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012 | 2:57 PM ET

  

  Although Caterpillar, a construction giant and mining equipment maker, cut its 2015 earnings forecast due to lower capital expenditures by commodity producers, one analyst said there is still a good trade on mining stocks.

• Russian Farm, Chinese Farmer Sunday, 23 Sep 2012 | 7:35 PM ET

  

  When a Chinese investor bought a farm outside this village a few years back, he was pleased enough to name it Golden Land. The soil was rich, the sunshine and rain bountiful. The NYT Reports.

• Sugar, Spared by Drought, May Get Cheaper Unlike 'Breakfast Club' Thursday, 20 Sep 2012 | 12:12 AM ET

  

  Sugar prices may soften over the course of this year, breaking ranks with the rest of the commodity market's  "Breakfast Club"  of corn, wheat, soybeans and cocoa, which surged to multi-month and all-time highs as dry weather ravaged crops.

• Caterpillar CEO Sees Global Economy Improving Wednesday, 25 Jul 2012 | 11:16 AM ET

  

  Caterpillar chief executive officer Doug Oberhelman told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday he’s optimistic the global economy is improving long term despite mixed signals currently.

• For Consumers, Packaging Costs Matter More Than Corn Price: Gartman Friday, 20 Jul 2012 | 12:45 AM ET

  

  From breakfast cereal to chips to Coca-Cola, the price of corn has an impact on a wide range of food products at the grocery store, but commodities investor Dennis Gartman says it’s the cost of packaging that tends to impact consumer’s wallet more.

• China’s Job Market Under Stress Wednesday, 11 Jul 2012 | 9:42 PM ET

  

  China’s job market has started to show signs of stress, putting pressure on the government to intensify fiscal spending to prevent the economy from weakening further. The FT reports.

• Corn Prices Soggy on Rain Forecast, Ahead of Crop Report Tuesday, 10 Jul 2012 | 4:57 PM ET

  

  After a multi-week rally, grain prices slumped Tuesday, as traders caught a whiff of summer rain in the forecast, ahead of a major government crop report Wednesday.

• Will CAT Bounce Back?  Monday, 9 Jul 2012 | 11:45 AM ET

  

  Shares of Caterpillar are down 20 percent in the second quarter amid a lackluster U.S. economy and growing worries about Europe and China. Will CAT land off its feet next quarter? Eli Lustgarten, Longbow Research senior research analyst, offers his outlook on the company.