Caterpillar stock drops more than 4% after-hours as CEO chair shift and AI push grab focus
Caterpillar shares fell 4.3% to $596.52 in after-hours trading Wednesday, dragging on the Dow. The company said CEO Joseph Creed will become chairman April 1 as James Umpleby retires. Caterpillar also unveiled a Cat AI Assistant at CES in Las Vegas, aiming to expand its digital offerings.