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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

Caterpillar shares fell 0.7% to $578.61 in after-hours trading Monday after a volatile session. CEO Joe Creed reported receiving 26 cash-settled phantom stock units under a deferred compensation plan, according to a regulatory filing. Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower as investors rotated out of large tech stocks ahead of year-end. Cummins and United Rentals also slipped after hours, while Deere edged higher.
30 December 2025
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Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Holds Near $583 as U.S. Markets Stay Closed — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Holds Near $583 as U.S. Markets Stay Closed — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Caterpillar shares closed at $583.00 on Friday, down 0.13%, with trading volume near 954,395. The stock sits about 7% below its all-time high set earlier this month. Recent news has focused on institutional ownership filings, with several small managers reporting positions as of the last quarter. No major new company developments emerged over the weekend.
28 December 2025
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Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Weekend Update: Shares Hold Near $583 as Year-End “Santa Rally” Watch Meets Tariff and AI-Power Tailwinds

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Weekend Update: Shares Hold Near $583 as Year-End “Santa Rally” Watch Meets Tariff and AI-Power Tailwinds

Caterpillar shares closed near $583 Friday, little changed in light post-holiday trading as U.S. markets ended the week just below record highs. Investors weighed rate-cut expectations, tariff costs, and demand for AI infrastructure ahead of 2026. Recent headlines focused on portfolio adjustments, with no major company news reported in the last 48 hours.
27 December 2025
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Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

U.S. industrials stocks held gains in thin post-holiday trading, with the sector seen as a year-end leader despite light volume. Defense shares drew attention after China imposed new sanctions on U.S. firms tied to Taiwan arms sales. The broader market closed slightly lower Friday, tracking the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” period. Investors are watching defense spending, transport demand, and business investment as 2026 approaches.
27 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) News and Stock Forecast for 2026: AI Data Center Power Tailwind, Mining Autonomy Deals, Tariff Risks and Key Analyst Calls (Dec. 25, 2025)

Caterpillar (CAT) News and Stock Forecast for 2026: AI Data Center Power Tailwind, Mining Autonomy Deals, Tariff Risks and Key Analyst Calls (Dec. 25, 2025)

Caterpillar shares closed at $583.76 on Dec. 24, 2025, with U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Q3 revenue rose 10% to $17.6 billion, driven by strong demand for energy equipment linked to AI data centers and a 17% sales jump in the Energy & Transportation unit. The company faces ongoing tariff-related cost pressures and a new patent dispute with Bobcat over compact equipment.
25 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock After Hours Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Price, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock After Hours Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Price, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Caterpillar shares closed Tuesday at $582.42, nearly flat, and slipped just $0.12 in after-hours trading. Trading volume was light ahead of Wednesday’s early market close for Christmas Eve. The S&P 500 hit a record after strong GDP data, but Caterpillar saw no significant price reaction. No major company news or earnings were released after the bell.
24 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: December 23, 2025 Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: December 23, 2025 Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next

Caterpillar shares traded around $587 by early afternoon Dec. 23, up 0.8%, after opening near $580. The stock has outperformed much of the market in 2025, driven by rising demand for energy equipment from data centers. Shares recently pulled back from a 12-month high near $627.50. Institutional investors hold about 71% of Caterpillar stock, with recent filings showing mixed position changes.
23 December 2025
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Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Week-Ahead Outlook: AI Data-Center Demand Meets Holiday-Week Volatility, Tariffs, and New Deal Headlines

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Week-Ahead Outlook: AI Data-Center Demand Meets Holiday-Week Volatility, Tariffs, and New Deal Headlines

Caterpillar shares closed near $576 Friday after rebounding from a 9.6% five-day drop, the stock’s steepest slide since April. Despite the pullback, CAT remains up about 61.8% in 2025, making it the Dow’s top performer. The stock hit a high near $627.50 earlier in December before the selloff. Trading in the holiday-shortened week may see amplified moves as liquidity thins.
21 December 2025
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Industrials Stocks Outlook: Top News, Key Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts (December 21, 2025)

Industrials Stocks Outlook: Top News, Key Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts (December 21, 2025)

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed a nearly 7,000-page application with U.S. regulators for an $85 billion merger, starting a 30-day review period. The S&P 500 Industrials sector closed at 1,315.79 on December 19, up 0.88%. Investors remain cautious ahead of the year-end “Santa rally,” weighing AI spending returns and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s 2026 plans.
21 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News & Forecasts: Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News & Forecasts: Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Caterpillar shares closed at $576.22 on Dec. 19, up 1.84% after a volatile week that saw the stock drop from a Dec. 12 close of $597.89. Financial Enhancement Group sharply increased its CAT holdings in Q3, while Jackson Square Capital reduced its position, according to new filings. Insiders sold 79,061 shares worth about $41.95 million last quarter.
21 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Power Demand Meets Tariffs and Legal Risk

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Power Demand Meets Tariffs and Legal Risk

Caterpillar shares traded near $576 on Dec. 20, 2025, after a 4.6% single-day drop earlier in the week, its worst five-day stretch since April. The stock has surged in 2025 on record backlog and rising demand for power equipment from data centers, but faces pressure from tariffs, valuation concerns, and legal issues. The company maintained its $1.51 quarterly dividend and reported Q3 sales up 10% to $17.6 billion.
20 December 2025
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London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
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