Caterpillar (CAT) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Caterpillar has outperformed the S&P 500 with a ten-year total return of over 330%. The company's stock price has diverged from economic indicators, indicating resilience in the face of weakness.