Sharemaestro company-news research for Caterpillar Inc (CAT), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NYSE United States Measured evidence

Company news sentiment

CAT news sentiment

Caterpillar Inc

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

Full chart Weekly report Factor research Options activity RSS feed
30-day score69Neutral is 50
Constructive news tone 66/100 evidence confidence 100% direct company focus 54 current stories across 21 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 842.19week of 7 Aug 2026
Main news subjectEarnings78/100 share of current news
News data statusHealthy37 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Constructive news tone

The score uses 54 current company stories from 21 publishers.

Observed headline tone73/100 Reliability-adjusted score69/100

Freshness, source quality and evidence depth temper uncertain readings toward 50; confidence remains a separate reliability measure.

Latest source headline CAT Ends Q2 With Record Backlog: Is Demand Momentum Here to Stay? finance.yahoo.com · 13 Aug 2026 14:53

What supports the score

Direct evidence

54 current stories are mapped specifically to CAT.

Source breadth

The read spans 21 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

Story agreement

The current stories agree at 83/100.

Price response

Constructive news tone is being confirmed by positive weekly price action.

What limits the score

No major limit stands out.

69/100
News scoreConstructive news tone
66/100
Confidencesolid confidence
100%/100
Company news54 company stories
83/100
Story agreement17/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
15 Jul: 1 stories17 Jul: 3 stories19 Jul: 1 stories21 Jul: 2 stories23 Jul: 1 stories24 Jul: 1 stories25 Jul: 1 stories27 Jul: 2 stories28 Jul: 1 stories29 Jul: 1 stories31 Jul: 3 stories01 Aug: 1 stories03 Aug: 1 stories05 Aug: 1 stories07 Aug: 5 stories08 Aug: 3 stories09 Aug: 1 stories10 Aug: 4 stories11 Aug: 12 stories12 Aug: 8 stories13 Aug: 1 stories 15 Jul: tone 50, 1 stories17 Jul: tone 50, 3 stories19 Jul: tone 50, 1 stories21 Jul: tone 66, 2 stories23 Jul: tone 50, 1 stories24 Jul: tone 50, 1 stories25 Jul: tone 50, 1 stories27 Jul: tone 43, 2 stories28 Jul: tone 50, 1 stories29 Jul: tone 50, 1 stories31 Jul: tone 64, 3 stories01 Aug: tone 43, 1 stories03 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories05 Aug: tone 66, 1 stories07 Aug: tone 70, 5 stories08 Aug: tone 77, 3 stories09 Aug: tone 78, 1 stories10 Aug: tone 72, 4 stories11 Aug: tone 74, 12 stories12 Aug: tone 69, 8 stories13 Aug: tone 86, 1 stories 95505
15 Jul30 Jul13 Aug
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence92
4.611 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
21 independent publishers
Company relevance100
share tied directly to this company
Freshness67
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement83
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix23
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

News score and weekly price over 26 weeks

News confirmed by price

Constructive news tone is being confirmed by positive weekly price action.

One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
13 Feb 2026: close 772.74, indexed 100.020 Feb 2026: close 758.31, indexed 98.127 Feb 2026: close 741.43, indexed 95.906 Mar 2026: close 679.61, indexed 87.913 Mar 2026: close 692.68, indexed 89.620 Mar 2026: close 679.59, indexed 87.927 Mar 2026: close 694.09, indexed 89.803 Apr 2026: close 715.87, indexed 92.610 Apr 2026: close 789.17, indexed 102.117 Apr 2026: close 793.15, indexed 102.624 Apr 2026: close 830.79, indexed 107.501 May 2026: close 889.67, indexed 115.108 May 2026: close 897.45, indexed 116.115 May 2026: close 888.31, indexed 115.022 May 2026: close 879.89, indexed 113.929 May 2026: close 875.87, indexed 113.305 Jun 2026: close 904.28, indexed 117.012 Jun 2026: close 910.57, indexed 117.819 Jun 2026: close 983.96, indexed 127.326 Jun 2026: close 995.59, indexed 128.803 Jul 2026: close 961.72, indexed 124.510 Jul 2026: close 950.62, indexed 123.017 Jul 2026: close 878.62, indexed 113.724 Jul 2026: close 888.73, indexed 115.031 Jul 2026: close 814.81, indexed 105.407 Aug 2026: close 842.19, indexed 109.0 19 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 983.96, 1 stories5026 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 995.59, 14 stories03 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 961.72, 25 stories5010 Jul 2026: news score 53, close 950.62, 34 stories17 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 878.62, 42 stories5124 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 888.73, 36 stories31 Jul 2026: news score 53, close 814.81, 33 stories5307 Aug 2026: news score 58, close 842.19, 31 stories58
13 Feb15 May07 Aug
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price+9.0%latest close 842.19
News score change+8first to latest comparable week
One-week response+3.4%Price confirming higher
Fair-value position+87.7%Materially above fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
07 Aug 202658USD 842.19+3.4%
31 Jul 202653USD 814.81-8.3%
24 Jul 202651USD 888.73+1.2%
17 Jul 202651USD 878.62-7.6%
10 Jul 202653USD 950.62-1.2%
03 Jul 202650USD 961.72-3.4%
26 Jun 202650USD 995.59+1.2%
19 Jun 202650USD 983.96+8.1%
Sentiment confirms active trendPositive but stretched

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings7429 stories · 54%
Market update5516 stories · 30%
Analyst action455 stories · 9%
Macro sensitivity662 stories · 4%
Capital return831 stories · 2%
Guidance561 stories · 2%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

23/100 independence
finance.yahoo.com7529 stories · 54%
Motley Fool503 stories · 6%
seekingalpha.com742 stories · 4%
Quiver Quantitative432 stories · 4%
Morningstar Research502 stories · 4%
AD HOC NEWS711 stories · 2%
GuruFocus.com661 stories · 2%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
EARNINGS19Earnings15AI9EARNINGS GROWTH7Construction6Energy5Earnings Growth5ENERGY5CONSTRUCTION5EARNINGS PER SHARE4

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

44 comparable readings · 55 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+1150 to 61 · Strengthening
Observed range50–6150 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth57stories at latest stored reading · +56
Confidence55/100Measured · +27
19 Jun50 neutral13 Aug 19:01
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
13 Aug 19:0161+255/100 (-1)57 (0)Measured
12 Aug 23:5959-156/100 (+2)57 (+8)Measured
11 Aug 23:5960+054/100 (+13)49 (+13)Measured
10 Aug 23:5960-141/100 (+1)36 (+3)Measured
09 Aug 23:5961+440/100 (0)33 (+1)Measured
08 Aug 23:5957-140/100 (+2)32 (+1)Measured
07 Aug 23:5958+538/100 (+8)31 (+2)Provisional
05 Aug 23:5953+130/100 (0)29 (-2)Provisional

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-30 of 54

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#186Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

CAT Ends Q2 With Record Backlog: Is Demand Momentum Here to Stay?

Caterpillar Inc.'s CAT second-quarter 2026 results highlighted record revenue and earnings growth, but its record order backlog may be the most important signal for investors. Backlog provides insight into future demand and revenue visibility, offering a clearer view of business momentum over the coming quarters. Caterpillar ended the second quarter of 2026 with a record backlog of $72 billion, 92% higher than last year. Backlog increased across all three segments, reflecting broad-based demand strength throughout the company's portfolio. Around 59% of this sizeable backlog is expected to be d

ConstructionEarningsEarnings EstimateEarnings GrowthEnergyFourth Quarter
Published
13 Aug 2026 14:53
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance raised, Improving financial comparison, Record Revenue, Strong Demand
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 6.5% · 0.2d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#277Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

PACCAR (PCAR) And The Clean Truck Narrative Looks Fully Valued

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Caterpillar recently reported quarterly sales above US$20b and a record US$72b backlog, highlighting sustained demand in heavy equipment. For investors in PACCAR (PCAR), this raises fresh questions about truck cycle strength and valuation today. See our latest analysis for PACCAR. PACCAR's share price has moved to US$132.53, with a 30-day share price return of 6.39% and a 90-day share price return of 18.56%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 37.69%

DIVIDENDSDividendsEARNINGSEarningsINTRINSIC VALUEIntrinsic Value
Published
12 Aug 2026 21:15
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Improving financial comparison, Deteriorating financial comparison, Margin Expansion
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4.9% · 0.9d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#387Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Western Digital & 2 Momentum Stocks That Could Soar in 2026

Investors should focus on stocks with strong momentum to maximize returns this year. One way to uncover stocks with strong upside potential is to adopt Richard Driehaus's "buy high and sell higher" strategy. His momentum-driven philosophy was designed to identify market-beating opportunities and ultimately helped him earn a spot on Barron's All-Century Team. Using Driehaus's momentum-investing approach, Western Digital Corporation WDC, Caterpillar Inc. CAT and Datadog, Inc. DDOG have emerged as the top momentum picks, presenting attractive entry opportunities for investors now. The Driehaus St

EARNINGSEARNINGS GROWTHEARNINGS SURPRISEEarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings Surprise
Published
12 Aug 2026 19:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Operating growth, Growth forecast, Positive valuation view
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 5.9% · 1.0d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#443Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Michael Burry adds to Nvidia and Palantir shorts while loading up on Molina Healthcare, which is down 54% from its high

Jim Spellman/WireImage Michael Burry, who was made famous by The Big Short, is doubling down on his bearish bets against some of the market's biggest AI and infrastructure names, while simultaneously increasing his investment in a healthcare company he has repeatedly argued is undervalued. In a recent post on his substack, Cassandra Unchained, Burry said he added to several of his largest short positions, including Nvidia [NASDAQ: NVDA], Palantir [NASDAQ: PLTR], Oracle [NYSE: ORCL] and Caterpillar [NYSE: CAT]. He also increased his position in Molina Healthcare [NYSE: MOH], saying he remains c

AIHEALTHCAREHealthcareINVESTMENT-STRATEGYInvestment StrategySEMICONDUCTORS
Published
12 Aug 2026 18:45
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Positive valuation view
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.3% · 1.0d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#587Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Caterpillar, Komatsu, Terex and Astec Industries

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Caterpillar Inc. CAT, Komatsu KMTUY, Terex Corp. TEX and Astec Industries ASTE. Here are highlights from Tuesday's Analyst Blog: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold CAT Stock Post-Q2 Earnings? Caterpillar Inc. delivered a strong second-quarter 2026 performance, with revenues and earnings increasing year over year

CONSENSUS ESTIMATEConsensus EstimateEARNINGSEARNINGS GROWTHEARNINGS PER SHAREEARNINGS RELEASE
Published
12 Aug 2026 14:24
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance raised, Improving financial comparison, Margin expansion, Strong Demand
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 5.7% · 1.2d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#650Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises Ahead Of Inflation Data; Nvidia Partner CoreWeave Soars On Results (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises ahead of a key CPI inflation report. Nvidia partner CoreWeave soars on earnings. Continue Reading

CPICpiEARNINGSEarningsINFLATIONInflation
Published
12 Aug 2026 12:09
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.5% · 1.3d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#756Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) Appoints Niclas von Schantz as Strategic Advisor for Brand, Commercialization and International Market Development

American Fusion Inc. Senior Brand and Commercialization Specialist Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience Across 100+ Brands and 50+ Markets, Including Caterpillar, Vattenfall, Mazda, Uponor and ACCO Brands SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) ("American Fusion" or the "Company"), developer of the proprietary Texatron™ Fusion Engine™, announced today that Niclas von Schantz has been engaged as a Strategic Advisor to the Company. In his advisory capacity, Mr. von Schantz is expected to provide guidance on brand strategy, market positioning, comme

COMMERCIALIZATIONCommercializationENERGYEnergyFUSION-ENERGYFusion Energy
Published
12 Aug 2026 12:00
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 2.3% · 1.3d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#835Tone
nasdaq.comDirect company coverage

IGIC (IGIC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Executive Chairman - Wasef JabshehPresident and Chief Executive Officer - Walid JabshehChief Financial Officer - Pervez RizviHead of Corporate Relations - Robin Sidders TAKEAWAYS Gross Written Premiums -- $201.7 million in the second quarter and approximately $400 million for the first half of 2026, representing increases of 7.4% and 1.2% over the respective periods from the prior year.Net Income -- $21 million, or $0.49 per share, for the second quarter, compared to $34.1 million, or $0.77 per share,

5G5gBALANCE SHEETBalance SheetCONSTRUCTIONConstruction
Published
12 Aug 2026 06:13
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison, Deteriorating financial comparison
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4% · 1.5d old
Duplicates
23 consolidated
#950Tone
Investing.comDirect company coverageScored from headlineSource lookup

Cathie Wood’s ARK sells Deere stock, buys Rocket Lab

Published
12 Aug 2026 01:03
News subject
Market update
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.9% · 1.7d old
Duplicates
4 consolidated
#1083Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

This 3 Stock Portfolio Pays Monthly Dividends

While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly. The first stock pays dividends in January, April, July, and October. The second stock pays out in February, May, August, and November. And finally, the third stock will pay its dividend in March, June, September, and December. So, investors can reap steady monthly paydays with just a little positioning. A combination of Coca-Cola KO, Caterpillar CAT, and Exxon Mobil XOM – shares would provide precisely the blend needed for this portfolio. Caterpillar Powers Data Centers Ca

DIVIDENDSDividendsENERGYEnergyGROWTH RATEGrowth Rate
Published
11 Aug 2026 22:12
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Operating growth
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4% · 1.9d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1152Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Market Indexes Drift Lower While Most Stocks Rise

Wall Street is saving its energy for Wednesday morning's inflation report, which should decide where this calm market goes next. Meanwhile, the top stock market indexes look pretty quiet again. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is down 0.08%, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has given up 0.12%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is off by 0.32%. The Dow got out to a 0.4% lead early and spent the rest of the morning giving it back, while the Nasdaq never really got going. None of the moves is particularly large. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.

EARNINGSEARNINGS REPORTENERGYEarningsEarnings ReportEnergy
Published
11 Aug 2026 17:18
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations, Improving financial comparison
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.9% · 2.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1282Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Could Be 6% Overvalued As AI Demand Lifts Outlook

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Caterpillar has delivered a very large 5 year return for shareholders, yet the valuation checks paint a mixed picture, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate sitting close to the current share price while other signals suggest the stock is not clearly cheap. After such a strong run, investors are weighing how much of the recent optimism around AI related infrastructure and heavy equipment demand is already reflected in today's valuation. Over the past 5 years, Caterpillar ha

DISCOUNTED-CASH-FLOWDiscounted Cash FlowEARNINGSEarningsFREE CASH FLOWFUTURE CASH FLOWS
Published
11 Aug 2026 17:10
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance raised, Operating growth, Positive valuation view, Negative valuation view
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4.7% · 2.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1367Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

AI Data Center Boom Drives Record Gas Turbine Orders; GE Vernova, Caterpillar Among Leaders

Data center power needs are driving record gas turbine orders. GE Vernova and Caterpillar are among the leaders. Continue Reading

Published
11 Aug 2026 16:59
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Operating growth
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.1% · 2.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1483Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

CAT Q2 Deep Dive: Robust Demand, Capacity Expansion, and Growing Backlog Lead the Quarter

CAT Q2 Deep Dive: Robust Demand, Capacity Expansion, and Growing Backlog Lead the Quarter Construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 24% year on year to $20.54 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.17 per share was 31.8% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy CAT? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Caterpillar (CAT) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $20.54 billion vs analyst estimates of $18.95 billion (24% year-on-year growth, 8.4% beat) Adjusted EPS: $8.17 vs analyst estimates of $6.20

CONSTRUCTIONConstructionDATA-CENTERSData CentersEARNINGSENERGY
Published
11 Aug 2026 16:37
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Improving financial comparison, Deteriorating financial comparison, Operating growth
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4.8% · 2.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1527Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Michael Burry Has a Stark Warning for Investors Betting on Today's Market

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Michael Burry (Trades, Portfolio) renewed his criticism of current U.S. market valuations over the weekend, arguing that investors are placing too little weight on price and fundamentals. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with TSLA. Is TSLA fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Burry, known for his bearish market calls, pointed to several technology and industrial names among his concerns. His holdings or bearish positions have included Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), Pa

EARNINGSEarningsINDUSTRIALSIndustrialsTECHTech
Published
11 Aug 2026 15:54
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Negative financial language
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 2.9% · 2.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1654Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Stock Market Today: Dow Falls, Oil Rises Despite Iran Claim; Roger Federer Play Dives On This (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index gives up gains as oil rises. SpaceX rival Rocket Lab falls on earnings. A Roger Federer play dives. Continue Reading

Published
11 Aug 2026 15:53
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Negative market reaction
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.9% · 2.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1781Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Caterpillar and Celsius have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 11, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Caterpillar CAT as the Bull of the Day and Celsius Holdings CELH as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on NVIDIA Corporation NVDA and Sandisk Corporation SNDK. Here is a synopsis of all four stocks: Bull of the Day: Caterpillar is aZack Rank #1 (Strong Buy) that is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company just delivered the best quarter in its hist

AICONSENSUS ESTIMATEConsensus EstimateEARNINGSEARNINGS GROWTHEARNINGS PER SHARE
Published
11 Aug 2026 15:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Guidance raised, Improving financial comparison, Deteriorating financial comparison
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4.6% · 2.2d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1888Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Caterpillar Stock Post Q2 Earnings?

Caterpillar Inc. CAT delivered a strong second-quarter 2026 performance, with revenues and earnings increasing year over year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Sales exceeded $20 billion for the first time in the company's history, while its backlog reached a record $72 billion. The strong results and raised 2026 outlook pushed CAT shares up 6% following the earnings release. In a year, CAT stock has gained 102.9%, outperforming the industry's 86.3% growth, the Zacks Industrial Products sector's 22.3% gain and the S&P 500's 22.8% increase. It has also outperformed peers Komatsu KMTUY,

CONSENSUS ESTIMATEConsensus EstimateEARNINGSEARNINGS GROWTHEARNINGS PER SHAREEARNINGS RELEASE
Published
11 Aug 2026 14:51
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance raised, Improving financial comparison, Margin expansion, Strong Demand
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 5% · 2.2d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#1958Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises On Iran Claim; SpaceX Rival Rocket Lab Dives On Earnings News (Live Coverage)

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the other major stock indexes traded higher Tuesday, after it was reported the U.S. and Iran had reached "some sort of an arrangement" for a peace deal. Continue Reading

Published
11 Aug 2026 12:52
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.7% · 2.3d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2083Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Bull of the Day: Caterpillar (CAT)

Caterpillar (CAT) is aZack Rank #1 (Strong Buy) that is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company just delivered the best quarter in its history, and a surging AI driven backlog in its power generation business points to years of growth ahead. With the stock still digesting the move, investors are getting a chance to position in a name after a "sell the news" earnings reaction. About the Company The Irving, Texas based company operates three primary segments. Construct

AICONSTRUCTIONConstructionEARNINGSEarningsFOURTH QUARTER
Published
11 Aug 2026 10:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Guidance raised, Improving financial comparison, Deteriorating financial comparison
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4.6% · 2.4d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2162Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Infrastructure segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 3, 2018. Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors. Sector ETFs also provide investors access to a broad group of companies in particular sectors that offer low risk and diversified exposure

ETFINDUSTRIALSINFRASTRUCTUREIndustrialsInfrastructureMATERIALS
Published
11 Aug 2026 10:20
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Positive financial language
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.8% · 2.4d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2284Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Zacks Market Edge Highlights: Caterpillar, MasTec and United Rentals

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 10, 2026 – Zacks Market Edge is a podcast hosted weekly by Zacks Stock Strategist Tracey Ryniec. Every week, Tracey will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds and ETFs and how it impacts your life. To listen to the podcast, click here: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2971070/3-halo-stocks-to-buy-now 3 HALO Stocks to Buy Now Welcome to Episode #495 of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast. (0:15) - Where To Find Strong Growth Stocks Outside Tech? (3:50) - Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist Right Now (20:30) - Episode Rou

AICONSTRUCTIONConstructionEARNINGSEarningsINFRASTRUCTURE
Published
10 Aug 2026 15:27
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance raised, Strong Demand, Operating growth, Negative market reaction
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 4.2% · 3.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2345Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Semis Surge, Michael Burry’s Shorts Feel the Pressure — But Don’t Expect Him to Run for Cover After His Latest “1987-Style” Crash Warning

Quick Read Burry's bearish puts on AI stocks like Palantir and Nvidia may be right in thesis but dangerously early in timing. A 1987-style crash would create quality buying opportunities, given that investors who held through that crash recovered within two years. Don't wait: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now. After a strong recovery bounce for the semiconductors and most other names tied to the AI trade that Dr. Michael Burry is betting against by way of bearish put options, the big question is whether Dr. Burry has gotten the

AIMARKET-VOLATILITYMarket VolatilityOVERVALUATIONOvervaluationSEMICONDUCTORS
Published
10 Aug 2026 14:38
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
Negative valuation view
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1% · 3.2d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2460Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Silver Spruce Resources, Inc. Announces New Chief Financial Officer

BEDFORD, NS / ACCESS Newswire / August 10, 2026 / (TSXV:SSE) - Silver Spruce Resources, Inc. ("Silver Spruce" or the "Corporation") announces that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Kevin Thieneman as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Michael Kinley. Mr. Thieneman previously worked as a Certified Public Accountant, and licensed attorney, in the State of Illinois. Mr. Thieneman was formerly the President of Caterpillar Inc. Forest Products Division, and an Officer of LiuGong Machinery, one of China's largest construction and mining equipment manufacturers with global sales

APPOINTMENTSAppointmentsEXPLORATIONExplorationMININGMining
Published
10 Aug 2026 13:30
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Positive financial language
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.6% · 3.2d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2562Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Resolution Copper awards $110m contracts for Arizona mine

Resolution Copper has selected Major Drilling America and Redpath USA Corporation for contracts totalling around $110m as part of efforts to develop its proposed underground copper mine in Arizona. The mine is situated in Arizona's Copper Triangle, about 60 miles east of Phoenix, and is expected to be capable of meeting up to a quarter of annual US copper requirements. These contracts form part of an early phase within Resolution Copper's planned $500m investment programme. The initiative was announced after the company completed the Final Environmental Impact Statement process, received a Rec

COPPERCopperInfrastructureMININGMining
Published
10 Aug 2026 09:43
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.7% · 3.4d old
Duplicates
8 consolidated
#2678Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Earnings beats ease concerns over record U.S. stock rally - WSJ

Investing.com -- Strong second-quarter earnings from major U.S. companies have pushed stock indexes to fresh highs and eased concerns that the rally relies too heavily on a small group of artificial intelligence companies, the Wall Street Journal reported. About 86% of the more than 440 S&P 500 companies that have reported results beat analysts' estimates, according to FactSet. The index is on course for its seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth. Upbeat results from Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR), Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) and Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) help

EARNINGSEARNINGS GROWTHENERGYEarningsEarnings GrowthEnergy
Published
09 Aug 2026 07:08
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Missed expectations, Improving financial comparison, Deteriorating financial comparison
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 3% · 4.5d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2782Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

Caterpillar tariffs send major signal on margins

Caterpillar delivered a quarter that its own leadership called historic. Sales topped $20 billion for the first time in company history, and profit per share jumped 73% from last year. Notably, Caterpillar's (CAT) adjusted operating margin came in at 21.9%, boosted by a surprise recovery of tariff costs the company had already absorbed. The single line item is now shaping how Wall Street thinks about Caterpillar's profitability for the rest of the year. Here's what happened, why it matters, and what it means for anyone watching CAT stock heading into the back half of 2026. Caterpillar sales hi

AICONSTRUCTIONConstructionEARNINGSEarningsFREE CASH FLOW
Published
08 Aug 2026 20:07
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison, Operating growth, Positive market reaction
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 3.4% · 5.0d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2878Tone
seekingalpha.comDirect company coverage

Trending stocks this week as SpaceX, Palantir earnings and jobs data drive markets

[Wall Street New York stock exchange stock market] alexsl Wall Street ended the week higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DJI]) and the S&P 500 (SP500 [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SP500]) closing at record highs as investors weighed a deluge of corporate earnings, including results from SpaceX (SPCX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SPCX]) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/PLTR]), alongside weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data. U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, missing economists' expectations for a

AICONSENSUS ESTIMATEConsensus EstimateEARNINGSEARNINGS PER SHAREEARNINGS REPORT
Published
08 Aug 2026 17:12
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Missed expectations, Guidance raised, Improving financial comparison
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 3.1% · 5.1d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#2968Tone
seekingalpha.comDirect company coverage

Michael Burry says it’s 'Trump's market' where price doesn't matter

Astrid Stawiarz "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry is doubling down on his bearish views. In an X post on Saturday, the well-known short seller vented his frustration over what he called “Trump’s market,” where prices no longer reflect fundamentals. “When price matters again, you will have no idea what happened, and no one will even have the heart to tell you,” said Burry, whose popular bearish bets include leading AI plays such as Micron Technology (MU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MU]), Nvidia (NVDA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NVDA]), Caterpillar (CAT [https://seekingalpha.com/sy

BEARISH-OUTLOOKBearish OutlookEARNINGSEarningsTECHTech
Published
08 Aug 2026 13:29
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Improving financial comparison
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 2.3% · 5.2d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated
#3060Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverage

“The fundamentals are still strong” — biggest market opportunities right now

Transcript: Caroline Woods: Joining me now is Tiffany McGhee, CEO and chief investment officer at Pivotal Advisors. Tiffany, great to have you back. Tiffany McGhee: Good to be back, Caroline. Caroline Woods: All right. So, Tiffany, the jobs report came in worse than expected today. The economy lost more than 20,000 jobs last month. Yet the market is higher. Is Wall Street getting ahead of itself or is bad news officially good news here? Tiffany McGhee: No. Listen, you know, bad news is not necessarily especially good news when you think about the labor market in general. You know, it's cooling

DIVERSIFICATIONDiversificationEARNINGSEARNINGS GROWTHEarningsEarnings Growth
Published
07 Aug 2026 23:12
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operational disruption
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 1.4% · 5.8d old
Duplicates
5 consolidated

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Why Is Caterpillar Stock Surging On Monday?

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