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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

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%

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

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

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

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

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,

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Skyward Specialty (SKWD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Investor Relations - Jordan ArnoldChairman and Chief Executive Officer - Andrew RobinsonChief Financial Officer - Mark Haushill TAKEAWAYS Diluted Operating Earnings Per Share -- $1.30, representing a 46% increase compared to the prior year quarter.Annualized Operating Return on Equity -- 19.0%, reflecting a six-month year-to-date return of 20.4%.Managed Premiums -- $1.1 billion, growing 18% due to execution across both Skyward Specialty and Apollo segments.Gross Written Premiums -- $741 million, up 13% compared to the prior year quarter.Skyward Specialty Combined Ratio -- 86.9%, including 1.3 points of catastrophe losses.Ex-CAT Combined Ratio -- 87.6% on a consolidated basis, reflecting underwriting quality and portfolio diversity.Accident & Health GWP -- $95.5 million, an increase of 57.8% driven by product market fit in medical cost management and smaller account focus.Global Agriculture GWP -- $111.9 million, up 95.8% primarily due to premium true-ups in the U.S. dairy livestock program.Specialty Programs GWP -- $111.4 million, representing 29.7% growth.Apollo Fee-Generating GWP -- $318 million, an increase of 29% driven by 80% growth in Platform Partner syndicates.Apollo Combined Ratio -- 97.6%, inclusive of 5.4 points of catastrophe losses related to conflict in the Middle East.Net Investment Income -- $31 million, a 60% increase driven by a larger asset base and $29 million from the fixed income portfolio.Expense Ratio -- 24.3% for the Skyward Specialty segment, improving 2.7 points through expense discipline and AI-driven efficiency.Share Repurchases -- $10 million for approximately 223,000 shares, with the total authorization increased to $100 million in July.Book Value Per Share -- $28.55, representing a 15% increase since the end of the prior year.Financial Leverage -- 26%, a decrease of two points as the company repaid $50 million of a $150 million term loan.Invested Assets -- $2.8 billion total, with fixed income yields on new money at 5.6% and an embedded yield of 5.3%.Retention Rate -- Remained in the 70% range, while submission growth reached the teens.Underwriting Fee Income -- $13 million, reflecting the performance of Apollo’s capital-light managing agency model.Global Property GWP -- $71.1 million, a 15.3% decline as management prioritized profitability over volume in a soft market.Energy Solutions GWP -- $62.7 million, down 16.2% compared to the prior year quarter.Captives GWP -- $64.3 million, a 16.6% decrease from the previous year. Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.com RISKS Robinson stated, "market conditions remain more challenging in property, both global and E&S, and in miscellaneous professional," noting that certain areas are transitioning to a more price-competitive environment.Haushill noted that Apollo's catastrophe losses were "primarily to the conflict in the Middle East," which contributed 5.4 points to the segment's combined ratio.Robinson warned regarding loss cost trends, "if you really cannot confidently know what your Loss Cost Inflation is, why would you grow into a market?" referencing specific concerns in occurrence liability and bodily injury exposures. SUMMARY Management reported that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) achieved significant growth in operating earnings and return on equity, supported by a diversified portfolio strategy that prioritizes high-return niche markets over traditional property and casualty cycles. The company is actively shifting its business mix toward shorter-tail lines, such as Accident & Health and Global Agriculture, while reducing exposure in softening property and professional liability markets. Management noted that the integration of Apollo is contributing to fee-based income growth through a capital-light managing agency model. Capital allocation remains focused on deleveraging the balance sheet and opportunistic share

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

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.

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

Sequans (SQNS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Investor Relations - David HanoverChief Executive Officer and Chairman - Georges KaramChief Financial Officer - Norman Brodt TAKEAWAYS Revenue -- $7.5 million, representing a 23.2% increase from the previous quarter but an 8.4% decline year over year.Product Sales -- $7.5 million, nearly doubling year over year excluding prior-year licensing revenue associated with a Qualcomm transaction.Gross Margin -- 32.9%, reflecting a higher mix of product revenue relative to high-margin licensing and services.Net Loss -- $9.8 million, or ($0.65) per diluted ADS, compared to a net loss of $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2025.Non-IFRS Net Loss -- $4.0 million, or ($0.27) per diluted ADS, excluding non-cash impairments and debt-related adjustments.Cash and Cash Equivalents -- $21.0 million as of June 30, up from $10.6 million at the end of the previous quarter.Bitcoin Holdings -- 314 Bitcoin valued at approximately $18.4 million, following the company's systematic reduction of its digital asset treasury.Design-Win Pipeline -- more than $300 million in potential three-year product revenue, driven by CAT M and CAT 1bis technologies.Mass Production Projects -- 55% of the design-win pipeline, representing approximately $165 million in revenue potential, has transitioned to mass production.Q3 Revenue Guidance -- $8.5 million to $10 million, with the upper end of the range assuming the closing of significant licensing opportunities.New Project Wins -- 10 new projects were secured during the second quarter across asset tracking, smart metering, and telematics applications.5G eRedCap Timeline -- customer sampling for the company's 5G solution is targeted for the second half of 2027 as the market transitions from 4G.Drone Market Expansion -- the company secured its first drone program win, with product shipments expected to begin early in 2027.Realized Net Gain on Bitcoin -- $5.3 million generated through the opportunistic sale of digital assets to strengthen the cash position.Bitcoin Non-Cash Impairment -- $3.0 million recorded during the quarter due to volatility in digital asset market prices.Operating Expenses -- $11.9 million, with management targeting a recurrent level of $10 million per quarter through cost-reduction initiatives.Annualized Project Revenue -- several mass production programs are expected to generate more than $4 million in annualized revenue beginning in 2027.Government Grant Income -- approximately $4 million on a yearly basis, with more than $3 million expected to be completed in the second half of the year.RF Business Goal -- management expects RF technology sales to reach more than $5 million in 2027, eventually scaling to $10 million to $20 million per year.Debt Redemption -- the company fully redeemed its remaining convertible debt in May, resulting in a debt-free balance sheet.Supply Chain Inventory -- supply is secured for baseline demand through 2026, with focus shifting to securing capacity for 2027 growth. Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.com RISKS Karam stated, "We continue to operate in a challenging supply environment... memory remains the primary constraint," noting that these supply pressures are expected to persist beyond 2026.Karam noted that memory pricing is "particularly important... where pricing continues to be volatile and can change significantly even from month to month," which could impact quarterly margin stability. SUMMARY The company reported a strategic transition away from its digital asset treasury strategy to focus on scaling its IoT semiconductor business. Management indicated that more than half of the design-win pipeline has transitioned into mass production, providing visibility into revenue growth through 2027. Strategic priorities include the expansion of the RF transceiver portfolio into the defense and drone sectors and the progression of the 5G eRedCap technology roa

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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