 |  | Bond yields grind higher, Caterpillar smashes forecasts |  | LONDON (Reuters) - Benchmark bond yields cranked higher on Tuesday, as data from top euro zone economies bolstered the case for a cut to ECB stimulus and results from Caterpillar pointed to robust global construction growth. | |  |  |  | GM shares rise on earnings beat, forecast |  | DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co posted a stronger than expected pre-tax profit for the third quarter before charges related to the sale of its European operations, and shares jumped as GM reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook and a promise to slash stocks of unsold vehicles. | |  |  |  | McDonald's quarterly U.S. comp sales beat estimates |  | (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp reported a bigger-than-expected increase in quarterly U.S. comparable sales on Tuesday as offers such as $1 beverages and its McPick 2 for $5 promotion helped attract more diners. | |  |  |  | United Tech beats Street, lifts forecasts again |  | (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp's quarterly profit topped analysts' estimates, driven by higher sales in its Pratt & Whitney business, prompting it to raise its 2017 adjusted profit forecast for the second time this year. | |  | |  |  | |  |  | Related Video | |  | |  | |  |  |  |  |  | Counterparties is a curated snapshot of the best finance news and commentary around the web. Register Today |  | |  |  |  | News you can use with actionable, timely advice for managing your financial life, including retirement, taxes, real estate, education and more. Register Today |  | |  | » » MORE NEWSLETTERS |  | |