Other Dow stocks that had big days included Caterpillar and Kodak, both of which reported better-than-expected earnings on Tuesday.

Big losers included Caterpillar, off $2.0625, to $36, and CSX, a major railroad company, down $1.375, to $21.625.

Trimble has embarked on a number of joint ventures with companies that include Caterpillar, Nikon Corporation, and Hilti.

Top economists at the 16 big companies, which also included Ford Motor, Caterpillar and Bethlehem Steel, prepared today's estimate.

The organization's client base includes Caterpillar and its dealers worldwide.

Other well-known examples of companies that got caught in the success trap include Rubbermaid and Caterpillar.

Activities will include swiggling and wiggling with a giant "Very Hungry Caterpillar," and creating caterpillars that turn into butterflies.

The only loser in the bunch is Bethlehem Steel, but other laggards include Alcoa and Caterpillar, as well as big oil companies.

Companies include West-Mark, Caterpillar, and others.

Other big winners among the Dow stocks included Caterpillar and Allied Signal.