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.