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Dow closes up as Iran deal hopes and lower oil prices draw focus

Dow closes up as Iran deal hopes and lower oil prices draw focus

The Dow Jones surged 353.42 points to 51,208.20 Friday, fueled by U.S.-Iran peace-deal hopes, falling oil prices, and SpaceX’s market debut, but with the index near its 52-week high and inflation still a major risk, investors are eyeing next week’s Fed decision for signals on rates and future market direction.
12 June 2026
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Dow surges almost 930 points after the bell as oil drops on Iran strike reversal

Dow surges almost 930 points after the bell as oil drops on Iran strike reversal

Dow surges 1.86% to 50,848.38 as oil prices plunge after President Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, easing geopolitical fears; Honeywell, Boeing, Caterpillar, Nike, and Amgen lead gains, while Chevron and Microsoft lag; Brent crude drops 3.93% to $89.44, but inflation concerns persist with May PPI up 1.1% and final demand prices up 6.5% year-over-year.
11 June 2026
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Caterpillar flat at end of strong week, inflation on radar

Caterpillar flat at end of strong week, inflation on radar

Caterpillar tumbled 3.85% Friday to $904.28 after hitting a 52-week high, as a strong jobs report sent Treasury yields soaring and triggered a broad market selloff; despite the drop, Caterpillar remains up 3.2% for the week, with investors now weighing its record backlog and first-quarter growth against rising rate risks and a more cautious market.
7 June 2026
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Dow Jones Pulls Back as Hot CPI and $100 Oil Test the 50,000 Trade

Dow Jones Pulls Back as Hot CPI and $100 Oil Test the 50,000 Trade

The Dow fell 297.98 points to 49,406.49 at 10:00 a.m. ET after April CPI data showed a 3.8% annual rise and energy prices jumped 17.9%. Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar led declines, accounting for most of the drop. The S&P 500 lost 0.57% and the Nasdaq slid 0.92%. Traders pulled back bets on near-term Fed rate cuts as oil topped $100.
12 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Is Rising as Oil Falls and Earnings Take Over

Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Is Rising as Oil Falls and Earnings Take Over

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 265.17 points, or 0.54%, to 49,207.07 on Tuesday as oil prices dropped 3.47% to $110.47 a barrel. Gains were led by Caterpillar and 3M, while DuPont shares climbed after raising its 2026 outlook. Job openings fell but hiring increased in March, according to the Labor Department. The ISM services PMI slipped to 53.6 in April, with cost pressures persisting.
5 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Caterpillar Sparks 700-Point Rally as Wall Street Shrugs Off Oil Shock

Dow Jones Today: Caterpillar Sparks 700-Point Rally as Wall Street Shrugs Off Oil Shock

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 700 points midday Thursday, driven by a 10% jump in Caterpillar shares after strong quarterly results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose modestly as tech stocks lagged. U.S. GDP grew at a 2% annual rate, but inflation data remained above the Fed’s target, limiting rate-cut expectations. Industrials outperformed, while some major tech firms fell on capex concerns.
30 April 2026
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Fake Heavy-Equipment Websites Put BBB Trust Push to the Test After Buyers Lose $107,600

Fake Heavy-Equipment Websites Put BBB Trust Push to the Test After Buyers Lose $107,600

Three buyers lost $107,600 after wiring funds to Digron Machinery Depot, a Sioux Falls-linked site flagged by the Better Business Bureau for fake heavy-equipment sales. Another scam used the name and address of Milton Brothers Implement in Nebraska, which has no website and is not involved. No financial victims have been identified in the Nebraska case. Authorities in both states have been notified.
28 April 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

The Dow Jones rose 247.66 points to 48,155.97 by midday Thursday, following a surge linked to signs of Middle East de-escalation and Israeli plans for peace talks with Lebanon. Oil prices fell over $4 a barrel after Netanyahu’s remarks, but remain 40% above pre-conflict levels. Amazon climbed 4.3% on strong AI revenue. Traders now see only a 30% chance of a Fed rate cut by year-end, down from 56%.
9 April 2026
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Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

U.S. stocks rebounded sharply Wednesday, with the Dow up over 1,300 points and chipmakers jumping 6.3% as investors responded to a tentative Middle East ceasefire. Jim Cramer pointed to gains in Sherwin-Williams, Caterpillar, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs as signals of what institutions may favor if markets stabilize. Futures slipped Thursday as oil rose on renewed ceasefire doubts and investors awaited PCE inflation data.
9 April 2026
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HPE, Progressive Gain Fresh S&P 500 Backing as GoDaddy, Caterpillar, eBay, Molson Coors Face Warnings

HPE, Progressive Gain Fresh S&P 500 Backing as GoDaddy, Caterpillar, eBay, Molson Coors Face Warnings

StockStory backed Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Progressive, citing strong revenue and profit growth, while warning on GoDaddy, Caterpillar, eBay, and Molson Coors due to weaker trends. The Nasdaq fell into correction Thursday and the S&P 500 saw its sharpest drop since January 20. U.S. equity funds attracted $37.24 billion in the week to March 25, the largest inflow since November.
27 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones rises, S&P 500 stalls, Nasdaq slips as oil rebounds

US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones rises, S&P 500 stalls, Nasdaq slips as oil rebounds

The Dow rose 178 points while the Nasdaq fell 45 by late morning Tuesday as Wall Street’s Monday rally faded. Brent crude climbed above $100 after Tehran denied talks with Washington and the Strait of Hormuz remained mostly shut. S&P Global’s March flash PMI dropped to 51.4, its lowest in nearly a year, with inflation pressures rising. Investors sought large redemptions from Ares and Apollo private credit funds, triggering payout caps.
24 March 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Index Swings Above 46,300 as Oil Rebound and Iran Uncertainty Shake Wall Street

Dow Jones Today: Index Swings Above 46,300 as Oil Rebound and Iran Uncertainty Shake Wall Street

The Dow Jones rose 146 points to 46,348 in midday trading Tuesday, rebounding after a weak open as oil prices surged and investors tracked U.S.-Iran tensions. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.3%. Money markets no longer expect Fed rate cuts this year. Brent crude climbed to $104.13 a barrel, with analysts warning of further spikes if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.
24 March 2026
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Caterpillar stock rises as CAT pitches CONEXPO automation push, rolls out Cat AI Assistant

Caterpillar stock rises as CAT pitches CONEXPO automation push, rolls out Cat AI Assistant

Caterpillar shares rose 1.4% to $753.29 Monday after the company announced new rentals, service programs, and autonomy demos tied to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas. The company will launch Cat Rentals, expand AI features, and demo operatorless machinery. Investors are watching a March 4 keynote and a Jefferies fireside chat March 5. Industrials broadly gained, with the sector ETF up 1%.
2 March 2026
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Caterpillar stock slides as hot inflation data hits cyclicals — what to watch next week

Caterpillar stock slides as hot inflation data hits cyclicals — what to watch next week

Caterpillar shares fell 2.1% to $737.09 Friday afternoon, retreating from recent highs as Wall Street dropped on renewed inflation concerns. Wells Fargo raised its price target for Caterpillar to $870, but higher-than-expected U.S. producer prices fueled bets the Federal Reserve will delay rate cuts. Traders are watching next week’s jobs report and the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show for demand signals.
27 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock slips after hours despite Evercore’s $878 target — what CAT investors watch next

Caterpillar stock slips after hours despite Evercore’s $878 target — what CAT investors watch next

Caterpillar shares fell 0.4% after hours Monday to $756.47, despite Evercore ISI raising its price target to $878. Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock to “hold” last week. Traders are watching for comments on demand, pricing, and tariffs at Caterpillar’s March 5 CONEXPO fireside chat. The stock traded between $752.79 and $767.38 on the day.
23 February 2026
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  • Natural Gas Prices Rise on Expanding U.S. LNG Exports Amid Supply Concerns
    June 15, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT. Natural gas prices rebounded on Monday, with July Nymex natural gas closing up 0.87%, recovering from a 2.5-week low. The gain was driven by increased U.S. LNG exports, reaching a six-week high of 19.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/day), signaling strong foreign demand that could tighten domestic supplies. Hedge funds' significant short positions may spur further short covering rallies. Cooler U.S. weather forecasts initially pressured prices but were outweighed by export momentum. Supply concerns persist globally after damage to Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG plant, which accounts for 20% of global LNG supply, potentially boosting U.S. exports. Meanwhile, U.S. dry gas production rose 3% year-on-year, and inventories increased more than expected. Market watchers remain cautious amid mixed signals from demand, production, and geopolitics affecting U.S. natural gas markets.

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