Caterpillar stock price rises as Dow steadies; CAT traders eye CONEXPO keynote and jobs report
Caterpillar shares climbed 1.6% to $733.99 Wednesday afternoon, helping drive the Dow higher amid volatile trading. The company highlighted new technology and workforce initiatives at CONEXPO in Las Vegas, while dealers may need to hire over 38,000 technicians globally by 2028. Broader U.S. stocks rose as investors weighed Iran war risks and stronger economic data.