Caterpillar stock price jumps 5% on factory-data jolt as next Washington vote looms
New York, Feb 2, 2026, 19:07 (EST) — After-hours trading Caterpillar shares climbed 5.1% to $690.91 in late after-hours trading Monday, building on a strong rally during regular hours that drove the industrial giant to new highs. This move matters since Caterpillar, a major player in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, often serves as a barometer for investor sentiment on…