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Wondering if Caterpillar at around US$879.89 is still offering value after such a strong run, or if the easy money on this stock is already behind you? The share price has been volatile recently, with a slight 7 day decline of 0.9%, a 5.9% gain over the past 30 days, and very large longer term returns of 47.0% year to date, 159.0% over 1 year, 334.7% over 3 years and 299.1% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Caterpillar as a key industrial heavyweight that is closely watched for...

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Dow hit a fresh all-time high above 50,700 as yields cooled off. Industrials are the most direct play on physical economic activity.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Dow hit a fresh all-time high above 50,700 as yields cooled off.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Dow hit a fresh all-time high above 50,700 as yields cooled off. Industrials are the most direct play on physical economic activity.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Dow hit a fresh all-time high above 50,700 as yields cooled off.

Caterpillar (CAT) just signed a framework agreement to supply up to 2.1 gigawatts of power generation assets to ProPetro’s PROPWR unit, highlighting its role in data center and industrial energy infrastructure. See our latest analysis for Caterpillar. The PROPWR agreement lands at a time when Caterpillar’s momentum has been strong, with a 30 day share price return of 8.78% and a year to date share price return of 47.04%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 159.01% and 3 year total...

CAT's Power & Energy segment is riding AI-driven data center demand, with backlog growth and capacity expansion fueling its 2030 targets.

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is included among the 10 High Quality Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On May 11, Evercore ISI analyst David Raso raised the price recommendation on Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) to $1,103 from $878. The analyst reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. During the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, Chairman and […]

The Dow clawed its way back to a new record Thursday with a big boost from IBM. IBM stock jumped by about 12% on news the tech company is going to potentially receive $1 billion in funding from the U.S. to establish a new quantum foundry subsidiary. Just before the closing bell, IBM's stock had added 153 points to the Dow.

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is one of the best stocks to buy for global infrastructure spending. The company’s latest infrastructure-related catalyst came on April 29, when ProPetro Holding Corp.’s PROPWR unit entered into a strategic framework agreement with Caterpillar to purchase up to 2.1 gigawatts of incremental power-generation assets by 2031. PROPWR agreed to buy at […]

Cummins —the dominant maker of diesel engine technology—finds itself, happily, caught up in the AI data-center boom. CEO Jennifer Rumsey’s company is no stranger to boom-bust business cycles, and she says it can navigate the swings in AI demand. Cummins’ AI-related business—supplying backup power for data centers—has sent the stock to levels not seen in a decade.

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Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) was among the stocks Jim Cramer looked at as he explained the need for a tame bond market for the stock market to go higher. Cramer started the week’s game plan with the stock, as he said: So let’s go to our game plan for next week…. Monday’s Caterpillar, this division, okay, […]

Deere prepares to report earnings for its fiscal second quarter on Thursday. Elevated inflation, tariffs and the Iran war have put the agricultural economy under further strain. Both Deere and Caterpillar have emerged as AI infrastructure providers.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 500 points, or nearly 1%, as the heavy-weighted stocks gained. Goldman Sachs shares were up 3.7%. It holds the biggest of weight in the index, nearly 12%. Caterpillar, which is the next heaviest stock at 10.

The fair value reference point for Caterpillar has been reset from US$754.33 to US$913.29, giving you a fresh anchor for how some models currently frame the stock. Recent analyst reports, including higher price targets and at least one upgrade, link this shift to updated views on what investors may be willing to pay for Caterpillar relative to earnings and long term growth opportunities. As you read on, you will see how these moving targets shape the evolving narrative and what to watch as...

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Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is undergoing a significant rerate in the industrial sector. The stock is up 151.61% over the past year and 48.24% year to date, fueled by a record backlog and an emerging role as the picks-and-shovels supplier to the AI data center buildout. CEO Joe Creed stated on the Q1 call: “Our largest customers ... Price Prediction and Forecast: Can CAT Shares Hit $1000 By 2027?

CAT's rising revenues and stronger earnings growth give it an edge over DE despite tariff pressures.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Caterpillar (CAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

US stocks have been predicted to start Monday trading in the red, as they ended last week, with investors continuing to worry about rising bond yields, stubborn inflation and the economic fallout from higher oil prices. Dow Jones futures were down around 262 points or 0.4%, while S&P 500...

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Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has released its 2025 Annual and Sustainability Reports, coinciding with the company’s centennial year. The reports highlight record full year sales, refreshed plans for profitable growth, and progress toward 2030 sustainability goals. Caterpillar outlined advances in remanufacturing, reaffirmed its focus on employee safety, and announced a $100 million commitment to workforce skills development. Caterpillar enters its 100th year with record full year sales and a...

CAT faces rising tariff-driven costs and margin pressure. Tariff impact is estimated at $2.2-$2.4 billion in 2026.

The "Dow 50,000" party hats are out to celebrate the blue-chip index' milestone. But the move is coming from an unexpected source.

The Dow has got it going. The blue-chip index rose 371 points or 0.8% and closed above 50,000 for the first time since Feb. 11. The S&P 500 rose 0.8%, while Nasdaq rose 0.9%, and both hit new closing highs.

ProPetro Holding Corp. (NYSE:PUMP) is one of the best small cap stocks to buy for 10x potential. On May 7, Barclays upgraded ProPetro Holding Corp. (NYSE:PUMP) to Overweight from Equal Weight. The rating update came after the company reported its fiscal Q1 2026 financial results, with total revenue coming up to $271 million for the quarter, […]

The Dow, among the oldest stock market indicators, was up as much as 500 points today, or nearly a percent. The index could use some more semiconductor stocks. It would help the Dow keep up with S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which have clocked in one all-time high after another.