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Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

The Dow rose 0.7% and the S&P 500 gained 0.2% on the first trading day of 2026, led by a 4% jump in semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq slipped, dragged by declines in Tesla after weak delivery data and losses in big tech. Baidu surged 15% after its AI chip unit filed for a Hong Kong listing. President Trump delayed tariff hikes on some furniture and cabinets for a year.
3 January 2026
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Wall Street kicks off 2026 higher as chipmakers rally, Tesla slides on deliveries

Wall Street kicks off 2026 higher as chipmakers rally, Tesla slides on deliveries

The Dow gained 319 points, or 0.66%, to 48,382.39 on Friday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.19% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Semiconductor and industrial shares led gains as Tesla fell 2.6% after reporting a 15.6% drop in fourth-quarter deliveries and losing its top EV-seller spot to BYD. Investors now await U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9 and inflation figures on Jan. 13.
3 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 319.10 points, or 0.7%, to 48,382.39 on Friday, while the S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Industrials led the Dow’s advance, with Caterpillar and Boeing together accounting for over 200 points of the rise. Chip stocks rallied, but Tesla shares fell about 2% after reporting an 8.6% drop in 2025 deliveries. President Trump delayed higher tariffs on some Chinese imports for a year.
3 January 2026
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U.S. attack on Venezuela: Trump says Maduro captured; what to watch for stocks next week

U.S. attack on Venezuela: Trump says Maduro captured; what to watch for stocks next week

President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro; Caracas declared a national emergency and reported civilian casualties. Wall Street closed mixed Friday, with the Dow up 0.66%, S&P 500 up 0.19%, and Nasdaq down 0.03%. Oil prices slipped despite the escalation. Venezuela has not confirmed Maduro’s capture.
3 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock today: CAT closes near $600 after a 4.5% jump — here’s what investors watch next

Caterpillar stock today: CAT closes near $600 after a 4.5% jump — here’s what investors watch next

Caterpillar shares jumped $25.54, or 4.46%, to close at $598.41 Friday, trading as high as $599.61. The broader U.S. market also rose, ending a four-day losing streak as industrials and chipmakers rallied. Investors are watching for U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and Caterpillar’s earnings, expected Jan. 29. Wall Street forecasts Caterpillar’s quarterly profit will fall to $4.52 per share from $5.14 a year earlier.
3 January 2026
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FTSE 100 Smashes 10,000 as AI Bubble Talk Returns to Markets in 2026

FTSE 100 Smashes 10,000 as AI Bubble Talk Returns to Markets in 2026

London’s FTSE 100 topped 10,000 points for the first time Friday, reaching 10,046.3 as trading resumed after the New Year. The index jumped 21.5% in 2025, its best annual gain since 2009. In the U.S., the Dow and S&P 500 ended higher, while the Nasdaq fell for a fifth straight session. Investors are watching U.S. monetary policy and the impact of AI-related spending on markets.
3 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock today: CAT jumps 4% after-hours as Dow kicks off 2026 higher — what’s next

Caterpillar stock today: CAT jumps 4% after-hours as Dow kicks off 2026 higher — what’s next

Caterpillar shares climbed 4.4% to $598.41 in after-hours trading Friday, helping drive the Dow higher on the first trading day of 2026. The stock approached the $600 mark as investors rotated into industrials ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week. Traders are watching for Caterpillar’s next earnings update, expected around Jan. 29.
3 January 2026
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US stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 edges up as Nvidia leads chip rally; Tesla falls

US stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 edges up as Nvidia leads chip rally; Tesla falls

The Dow rose 311.99 points to 48,383.22, snapping a four-day losing streak, while the Nasdaq slipped 5.30 points to 23,236.69. Chipmakers and industrials rallied, with Intel up 6.7% after hours. Tesla deliveries fell to 1.64 million in 2025, missing estimates, as BYD outsold Tesla annually for the first time. Trump delayed higher tariffs on furniture imports, sending related stocks higher.
2 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow jumps 312 points as chip stocks and industrials lift Wall Street into 2026

Dow Jones today: Dow jumps 312 points as chip stocks and industrials lift Wall Street into 2026

The Dow climbed 311.99 points to 48,383.22, snapping a four-day slide as chipmakers and industrials led gains. The S&P 500 edged up 0.18%, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.02%. Tesla shares fell after a second consecutive annual sales drop. Furniture stocks rose after President Trump delayed tariffs on household imports for another year.
2 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Caterpillar, Boeing lift blue chips as investors eye jobs report and Fed path

Dow Jones today: Caterpillar, Boeing lift blue chips as investors eye jobs report and Fed path

The Dow rose 78.93 points, or 0.16%, to 48,142.22 in early afternoon trading Friday, led by gains in Caterpillar and Boeing. Salesforce and Microsoft fell, offsetting some advances. Traders are awaiting next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on 2026 rate cuts. The S&P 500 was little changed, while the Nasdaq edged lower.
2 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips into New Year holiday as AI data-center power theme stays in focus

Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips into New Year holiday as AI data-center power theme stays in focus

Caterpillar shares closed down 0.8% at $572.87 in the final session of 2025, as U.S. markets shut for New Year’s Day. Investors are watching demand for Caterpillar’s power equipment tied to AI data centers, which drove a 17% jump in Energy & Transportation sales last quarter. The company is expanding engine production with a $725 million investment in Indiana. Next quarterly dividend is $1.51 per share, ex-dividend Jan. 20.
1 January 2026
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Industrial stocks today: XLI slides into New Year market shutdown as Boeing, Lockheed deals draw focus

Industrial stocks today: XLI slides into New Year market shutdown as Boeing, Lockheed deals draw focus

U.S. industrial stocks slipped in the final 2025 session, with the XLI ETF closing down 0.8% at $155.12. Boeing received a $2.7 billion Pentagon contract for Apache helicopter support, while Lockheed Martin won a $328.5 million deal for Taiwan-related sales. Major names including Caterpillar, GE Aerospace, and FedEx also ended lower. Markets reopen Friday after the New Year’s holiday.
1 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock ends 2025 lower — what investors are watching for CAT in January

Caterpillar stock ends 2025 lower — what investors are watching for CAT in January

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 21:11 ET — Market closed Caterpillar Inc shares slipped about 0.8% on Wednesday to close at $572.87, as U.S. stocks ended the year’s final session lower. MarketWatch+1 The move matters because Caterpillar is widely treated as a read-through on capital spending, from construction equipment to mining and energy projects. With 2026 starting amid shifting rate expectations and trade uncertainty, investors are using late-year price action as a quick gauge of risk appetite. Reuters Caterpillar is also coming off a strong 2025 run, leaving the stock more sensitive to profit-taking and any reset in expectations around
1 January 2026
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Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Caterpillar shares are up about 62% this year, driven by surging demand for natural-gas generators at AI data centers, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company is investing $725 million to expand its Lafayette, Indiana plant and aims to more than double turbine-engine production by 2030. Power-and-energy sales rose 22% to $7.8 billion in 2024. Shares traded at $578.61 premarket Tuesday, down 0.7% from the prior close.
30 December 2025
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Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips in after-hours as year-end trading thins out

Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips in after-hours as year-end trading thins out

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 19:03 ET — After-hours Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N) shares were down 0.7% at $578.61 in after-hours trading on Monday. The stock traded between $574.97 and $583.56 during the session, with about 2.6 million shares changing hands. The heavy-equipment maker is one of the market’s most watched industrial bellwethers, with demand tied to construction, mining and energy projects. That makes its shares a quick barometer for shifts in sentiment on global growth and capital spending. The timing matters. With just a few sessions left in the year, thinner liquidity can amplify moves in cyclical names, especially when
30 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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