Buy, Sell or Hold: United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) is Really Taking Off

We have already seen strength in industrial sales in many companies, but today's recommendation may be the most promising yet. United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX ) is hitting on all cylinders and is poised for both long and short-term gains. The company reported earnings and hit it out of the ballpark.  UTC reported quarterly earnings of $1.20 per share - even including the loss of 12 cents a share due to restructuring charges.  That's 4 cents higher than analysts had expected - 16 cents higher, if you take out the one-time restructuring charges.  The good news did not stop there, either. UTC raised its guidance and share repurchases for the year, despite new challenges in Europe. Sales beat expectations and profit margins were higher across the board.  Engine maker Pratt & Whitney and international elevator brand Otis were especially strong. That's remarkable considering the market's fear of a double-dip recession and the U.S. Federal Reserve's "uncertain" status about the strength of the economy.