Category: Markets
Published: 2026-06-30T15:15:00.000Z
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) shares rose by 3.28% on June 30 due to its inclusion in the Russell Top 50 Index, driving mandatory buying from passive funds, despite being removed from value-focused benchmarks. The fundamental driver is growing demand for high-margin power generation systems for AI data centers, leading to a record-high order backlog. However, analysts are cautious due to the stock's stretched valuation compared to historical averages and concerns over tariff expenses.
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