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NYSE:CAT News 27 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

The Dow Jones rose 1% midday Monday, up 490 points to 49,382, led by chip stocks and heavyweights like Caterpillar and Visa. A partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed the January jobs report. Traders are watching a wave of earnings and President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Fed. Gold and silver volatility continued after last week’s sharp drop.
2 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock price jumps nearly 4% as target hikes keep focus on backlog, data-center power

Caterpillar stock price jumps nearly 4% as target hikes keep focus on backlog, data-center power

Caterpillar shares rose 3.9% to $683.24 Monday after Truist Securities raised its price target and cited a record $51.2 billion order backlog. The company reported $19.1 billion in Q4 sales and warned of $2.6 billion in tariff costs by 2026. New orders for data-center power systems and a major West Virginia project fueled optimism. Broader markets were mixed amid a commodity selloff.
2 February 2026
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Industrial stocks brace for a big week after XLI slips; ISM, jobs data in play

Industrial stocks brace for a big week after XLI slips; ISM, jobs data in play

Industrial stocks fell as the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund closed Jan 30 down 0.25% at $165.44. Uncertainty over Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair fueled rate cut bets and pressured markets. Caterpillar dropped 1.1%, Boeing slipped 0.1%, and Honeywell rose 0.2%. Investors await key factory and payrolls data next week.
1 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock price: 3 signals to watch before Monday’s open

Caterpillar stock price: 3 signals to watch before Monday’s open

Caterpillar shares closed Friday at $657.36, down 1.1%, as traders weighed tariff costs and rising demand for data-center power systems. The company flagged $2.6 billion in tariff expenses for 2026 and a possible margin squeeze, despite 18% higher Q4 sales. Wall Street’s Friday close will guide early trading with U.S. markets shut Sunday. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell after Trump named Kevin Warsh as Fed chair pick.
1 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock pulls back after tariff warning — what Wall Street watches next

Caterpillar stock pulls back after tariff warning — what Wall Street watches next

Caterpillar shares fell 1.1% to $657.36 Friday after warning tariff-related costs could reach $2.6 billion in 2026, up from $1.8 billion in 2025. Fourth-quarter sales jumped 18% to $19.1 billion, driven by surging demand for power generators. The company ended 2025 with a record $51 billion backlog but expects profit margins to stay near the low end of its target range.
31 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock price jumps after earnings beat, even as tariff bill swells

Caterpillar stock price jumps after earnings beat, even as tariff bill swells

Caterpillar shares rose about 3% to $662.81 after quarterly sales and adjusted profit beat estimates, driven by strong demand from data centers. Fourth-quarter sales reached $19.1 billion, up 18% year over year, while adjusted profit hit $5.16 per share. The company warned tariff-related costs could total $2.6 billion in 2026, with $800 million expected in Q1. Backlog climbed to $51 billion.
29 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock edges up ahead of earnings as AI data-center power deal puts CAT in focus

Caterpillar stock edges up ahead of earnings as AI data-center power deal puts CAT in focus

Caterpillar shares closed Wednesday up 0.7% at $643.28 after landing a 2-gigawatt data-center power contract and an analyst price target hike. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results before the U.S. market opens Thursday. Investors await earnings guidance as analysts expect a 9% year-over-year profit drop.
29 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock rises after Jefferies lifts CAT target to $750, with earnings next

Caterpillar stock rises after Jefferies lifts CAT target to $750, with earnings next

Caterpillar shares rose about 0.4% to $638.49 Tuesday after Jefferies raised its price target to $750 and kept a Buy rating. The company reports fourth-quarter and full-year earnings Thursday morning. Wall Street expects earnings of $4.67 per share on $17.89 billion in revenue. Investors are watching for the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and ongoing tariff impacts on industrials.
27 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock closes higher before earnings — here’s what traders watch this week

Caterpillar stock closes higher before earnings — here’s what traders watch this week

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 20:13 EST — Market closed Caterpillar shares climbed Monday, with investors gearing up for the heavy-equipment giant’s quarterly earnings due later this week. This shift is significant as Caterpillar serves as a key indicator for spending on major equipment. Its forecast arrives amid a busy week filled with earnings reports and a Federal Reserve decision that might reshape rate expectations for cyclical stocks. Traders are eyeing whether credit remains accessible enough to sustain equipment demand, particularly among buyers who rely on financing despite high interest rates. Caterpillar (CAT) ended the day up 1.48%, closing at
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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