Caterpillar stock rises as new Construction Industries chief named, AI power demand stays in focus
Caterpillar shares rose 1.8% to $650.46 Thursday afternoon, nearing record highs as investors focused on data-center power demand. The company said Rod Shurman will become head of Construction Industries on Feb. 1, following Tony Fassino’s planned retirement. Caterpillar’s market cap briefly topped $300 billion earlier in the week.