Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results on Wednesday.Sales and revenues climbed 10% year over year to $17.64 billion, beating analyst estimates of$16.77 billion, compared with $16.1 billion in the same quarter last year.Adjusted earnings per share came in at$4.95, ahead of the $4.52 estimate, though slightly below$5.17 in the prior-year quarter. GAAP profit per share was $4.88, compared with$5.06 a year ago."Solid performance from our team generated stron ...