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caterpillar

[kat-uh-pil-er, kat-er-] / ˈkæt əˌpɪl ər, ˈkæt ər- /


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Equipment maker Caterpillar, lately an AI play because of its power and energy business, fell 3.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Growing electricity demand has helped shares of GE Vernova and Caterpillar also rise higher.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Caterpillar reported higher profit and sales, boosted by demand for power-generation equipment used in data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Caterpillar stock jumped almost 10% to over $890, a new all-time high, with power generation sales up 48%.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“But Caterpillar isn’t who I want you to be. Caterpillar is who I want to be. The mom I wish you both had.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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