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NYSE:CAT 6 February 2026 - 23 February 2026

Dow posts strongest weekly gain since April as price weighting obscures widespread Friday rally
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 Inc. ended Monday’s after-hours session down 0.4% at $756.47, despite Evercore ISI bumping its price target to $878 from $630. Analyst David Raso stuck with his “Outperform” call. BofA Securities’ Michael Feniger most recently set his target at $825. Morgan Stanley’s Angel Castillo, meanwhile, remains far lower at $425, according to GuruFocus.
Dow hits 50,000 — jobs and inflation data loom after Wall Street’s AI-fueled rebound

Dow hits 50,000 — jobs and inflation data loom after Wall Street’s AI-fueled rebound

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged past the 50,000 mark for the first time Friday, wrapping up the session at a record 50,115.67. That’s a gain of 1,206.95 points, or 2.47%. Caterpillar rallied 7.1%, delivering the biggest lift to the blue-chip gauge. “The broadening that we have seen in the market” is showing, according to Chuck Carlson, chief executive at Horizon Investment Services. So far this year, the Dow is up 4.3%, beating both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Because the index is price-weighted, pricier shares like Caterpillar have an outsized impact.
Dow Jones breaks 50,000 for the first time — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Dow Jones breaks 50,000 for the first time — here’s what Wall Street watches next

The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke through the 50,000 mark for the first time on Friday, ending the day at 50,115.67 after a surge of 1,206.95 points, or 2.47%. Caterpillar rallied 7.1%, handing the price-weighted index its biggest push as it continued to outperform Wall Street’s broader benchmarks this year. “The Dow is kind of the people’s index,” said Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar Inc surged 7.1% on Friday, finishing at $726.20. That single move delivered the biggest push for the Dow, which notched its first-ever close above 50,000. The stock’s now up roughly 27% in 2026, coming off a more than 50% rally last year. “What’s driven it recently has been the broadening … other than just the tech, AI trade,” said Chuck Carlson, chief executive officer at Horizon Investment Services.
7 February 2026
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% as Dow tops 50,000 — what’s next for CAT shares

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% as Dow tops 50,000 — what’s next for CAT shares

Caterpillar jumped 7.1% to $726.20 on Friday, catapulting the Dow past 50,000 for the first time as traders looked outside the tech giants. The stock has climbed roughly 27% this year, on top of its better than 50% rally in 2025. “What’s driven it recently has been the broadening we have seen in the market,” Horizon Investment Services CEO Chuck Carlson told Reuters.
Dow Jones breaks 50,000 for first time as Nvidia rebounds; Wall Street turns to delayed jobs report

Dow Jones breaks 50,000 for first time as Nvidia rebounds; Wall Street turns to delayed jobs report

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finally cracked 50,000 on Friday, closing at 50,115.67 for a 2.47% jump as chip stocks drove a rally. Nvidia surged 7.8%, fueling moves in both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Amazon dropped 5.6%. Molina Healthcare shares plunged 25.5% after the company issued a weaker outlook for 2026. “There’s enough evidence that there’s real demand for AI products,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird.
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