Terex (NYSE: TEX) is recently trading at $42.50 in pre-open trading, below its close of $47.32. TEX lowered 2008 EPS view to $6.35-$6.65 from $6.85-$7.15. TEX overall option implied volatility of 50 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.

Agco (NYSE: AG), global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, closed at $56.10. AG overall option implied volatility of 49 is near its 26-week average, suggesting non-directional price movement.

Deere (NYSE: DE) closed at $66.53. DE overall option implied volatility of 40 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.

CNH Global (NYSE: CNH), an agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer, closed at $35.17. CNH overall option implied volatility of 54 is near its 26-week average, suggesting non-directional price movement.

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) closed at $67.73. CAT October option implied volatility of 32 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.

Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com

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• Broadpoint lowered MTS Medication (NYSE: MPP) to Neutral from Strong Buy.
  
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• Goldman downgraded CNH Global (NYSE: CNH) to Neutral from Buy and PetroChina (PTR) to Sell from Buy.

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Ever wonder what became of agricultural equipment names like Case, Ford, International Harvester and New Holland? They are all part of the heritage of one of the biggest heavy equipment makers around.

CNH Global NV (NYSE: CNH) is a world class manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, ranking second to Deere (NYSE: DE) in the farm category and third to Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Komatsu in the building line. Products include wide varieties of tractors, combine harvesters, seeding and planting equipment, sprayers, excavators, graders, bulldozers, backhoe loaders and skid steer loaders. A financial services unit assists clients with the purchase, or lease of equipment. The firm, a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. (NYSE: FIA), is supported by about 11,500 dealers in 160 countries.

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