The feasibility study and environmental impact study is the first step in a process to protect Texas's 3,359-mile coast from storm surge and sea-level rise.
Caterpillar posted strong gains in the third quarter of 2018, but analysts were seeking clearer answers on how the company may absorb a rise in material costs.
With no agreement to settle charges against firm related to actions by now-departed executives, the firm seeks public support in an open letter from its CEO.