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Caterpillar stock edges higher after-hours as CEO Joe Creed is tapped for chairman role

Caterpillar stock edges higher after-hours as CEO Joe Creed is tapped for chairman role

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 19:51 EST — After-hours Caterpillar Inc. shares rose in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the machinery maker said CEO Joe Creed will become chairman on April 1, succeeding Jim Umpleby, who is retiring. The stock was up about 1.1% at $623.09, after earlier trading between $609.44 and $626.60. Reuters The change puts Creed on track to hold both the top executive job and the board’s chair, a governance setup investors often watch closely at large industrial firms. Caterpillar is widely treated as a bellwether for construction, mining and energy activity, so leadership moves can draw
7 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock rises on Cat AI Assistant launch as CES-Nvidia tie-up nears

Caterpillar stock rises on Cat AI Assistant launch as CES-Nvidia tie-up nears

New York, January 6, 2026, 12:22 (EST) — Regular session Caterpillar Inc shares rose 1.2% to $623.73 on Tuesday, after the heavy equipment maker unveiled its Cat AI Assistant at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The stock ranged from $609.44 to $624.00 as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF gained about 0.3%. The launch is the latest effort by Caterpillar to keep investors focused on software and AI-linked demand, not just the construction cycle. Caterpillar shares are up about 58% over the past year and have outpaced peers Komatsu and Terex, aided by investor interest in data-center power needs and other
6 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock jumps: what CAT plans to unveil with Nvidia at CES 2026

Caterpillar stock jumps: what CAT plans to unveil with Nvidia at CES 2026

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 19:59 EST — After-hours Caterpillar’s stock closed up 2.96% on Monday and was up about 0.3% in after-hours trading as the heavy equipment maker laid out plans to showcase “industrial AI” — artificial intelligence applied to machine and jobsite data — and autonomy, or equipment operating with less human control, at CES 2026. StockAnalysis+1 The timing matters because CES puts a global spotlight on companies trying to turn AI buzz into products customers will pay for, and Caterpillar has leaned into technology as a growth narrative alongside its cyclical construction and mining business. Caterpillar Investors+1
6 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock rises as CAT tees up CES 2026 AI keynote, expands Nvidia tie-up

Caterpillar stock rises as CAT tees up CES 2026 AI keynote, expands Nvidia tie-up

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 12:46 EST — Regular session Caterpillar (CAT.N) shares rose about 2.7% on Monday after the heavy-equipment maker said it will showcase new Industrial AI and autonomy initiatives at CES 2026 and deepen its collaboration with Nvidia (NVDA.O). Caterpillar Investors The CES spotlight matters because Caterpillar has become a high-conviction industrial bellwether for investors who want exposure to automation, digital services and AI-enabled equipment — themes that can carry more weight when the macro picture turns choppy. Monday’s move came as traders weighed fresh U.S. factory data and the outlook for rates, both key swing factors
5 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N) shares rose 4.4% on Friday, closing at $598.41 and finishing just shy of $600 after touching $599.60 in the session. The heavy-equipment maker opened at $577.59. The gain puts Caterpillar in focus before the next U.S. session, with investors shifting from year-end positioning to a data-heavy January. The employment report due Jan. 9 and the consumer price index on Jan. 13 are among the releases that can swing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts; futures markets show little chance of a move at the late-January meeting and nearly a 50% chance of a quarter-point cut in March,
5 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Friday rebound lifts the Dow ahead of ISM and jobs data

Dow Jones today: Friday rebound lifts the Dow ahead of ISM and jobs data

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 12:16 ET — Market closed The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Friday’s session higher, giving U.S. blue chips a firmer start to 2026 after late-December selling. With Wall Street shut on Sunday, attention shifts to Monday’s open and a fresh run of economic data. Why it matters now: the first full week of January often sets the tone for risk appetite as investors rebalance and put new cash to work. This year, markets are also trying to gauge whether growth is cooling enough to let borrowing costs ease without derailing corporate profits. There is also
4 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock closes near $600 after Friday pop; CES keynote and jobs data next

Caterpillar stock closes near $600 after Friday pop; CES keynote and jobs data next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 11:50 ET — Market closed Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) shares closed up 4.4% on Friday at $598.41, after touching $599.60 intraday. The heavy-equipment maker finished the week as one of the biggest boosts to the Dow’s first-session gain of 2026. That jump matters now because Caterpillar is a bellwether for global capital spending, and its high share price gives it extra pull in the price-weighted Dow. With U.S. markets closed on Sunday, the question for Monday is whether buyers keep leaning into industrial cyclicals or fade the move. On Friday, the Dow rose 0.66% while the
4 January 2026
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Aberdeen City Council meeting Jan. 5: property-tax appeals board, $205k excavator and bridge payment on agenda

Aberdeen City Council meeting Jan. 5: property-tax appeals board, $205k excavator and bridge payment on agenda

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:10 ET Aberdeen, South Dakota’s city council meets Monday, Jan. 5, to decide whether to form a consolidated board of equalization with Brown County and the Aberdeen School District 6-1. The agenda also includes a $205,143 purchase of a Caterpillar excavator and a $35,949.78 pay request on the 10th Avenue SE bridge replacement. Aberdeen SD The consolidated board would serve as a joint panel where residents can contest property valuations used to calculate city, county and school taxes. The plan comes ahead of the annual April equalization session, when assessment appeals are heard. The council
4 January 2026
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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

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:26 ET The Dow and S&P 500 ended higher on Friday to start 2026, snapping four-session losing streaks as semiconductor shares rallied, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq finished fractionally lower. Investopedia The early tone matters because U.S. equities enter the new year after a three-year run of strong gains, with investors looking for signs that demand for AI-linked trades can broaden beyond a narrow group of winners. It also comes as traders brace for a busier data calendar and new policy risks, after a muted holiday stretch that left markets prone to sharp moves on thin
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

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:55 ET — Market closed The Dow rose 319.10 points, or 0.66%, to 48,382.39 on Friday and the S&P 500 added 0.19% to 6,858.47, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.03% to 23,235.63, as Wall Street opened 2026 with gains in chipmakers and industrials. Joe Mazzola, head of trading and derivatives strategy at Charles Schwab, said investors have adopted a “buy the dip, sell the rip” mentality. Reuters The first session of the year offered an early test of risk appetite after a holiday-thin stretch that left markets searching for direction. Investors are weighing whether a still-resilient
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

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:58 ET — Market closed With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average last ended Friday up 319.10 points, or 0.7%, at 48,382.39 in Wall Street’s first session of 2026. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to 6,858.47, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.03% to 23,235.63, leaving all three major benchmarks down on the week. AP News The early-year tone matters because January often sets the first real test of risk appetite after thin holiday trading. Investors are also watching whether leadership broadens beyond mega-cap technology after a 2025 rally that left valuations
3 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 trading starts; Wolfe lifts CAT target

Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 trading starts; Wolfe lifts CAT target

New York, Jan 3, 2026, 11:27 ET — Market closed Caterpillar Inc. shares last closed up $25.42, or 4.4%, at $598.41, outperforming most large industrial names on the first trading day of 2026. The move matters because Caterpillar is a high-priced component of the Dow, a price-weighted index where bigger-dollar stocks can sway the benchmark more than lower-priced names. Reuters said Caterpillar and Boeing were among the Dow’s biggest boosts on Friday. Reuters Caterpillar’s jump came as investors rotated back into cyclical and industrial shares while chipmakers rallied, helping Wall Street snap a four-session losing streak. Traders are also recalibrating
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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