Caterpillar (CAT), the maker of construction and mining equipment, has reported mixed financial results for this year’s second quarter. The Irving, Texas-based company announced Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $5.99 U.S., which beat Wall Street forecasts that called for $5.54 U.S. However, revenue of $16.70 billion U.S. fell short of consensus expectations of $16.80 billion U.S. among analysts who follow the company. Sales volumes were down in every business segment. However, the company noted that its pricing was higher during this year’s second quarter. Caterpillar also said in its…