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Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.

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캐터필러(NYSE:CAT)는 2025년 1월 30일 목요일 개장 전에 4분기 재무 결과를 발표할 예정이다. 애널리스트들은 텍사스주 어빙에 본사를 둔 이 회사가 분기당 주당 순이익(EPS)을 5.03달러로 예상하고 있으며, 이는 전년 동기 5.23달러에서 하락한 수치이다. 또한 캐터필러는 분기 매출을 165억 3천만 달러로 예상하고 있으며, 이는 지난해 같은 기간 170억 7천만 달러와 비교된다. 

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애널리스트 추정치에 따르면 다우존스 지수 내 캐터필러(NYSE:CAT), 유나이티드헬스, 셔윈 윌리엄스(NYSE:SHW)가 더 상승할 것으로 예상한다. 또한 아마존(NASDAQ:AMZN), 존슨앤드존슨(NYSE:JNJ), 쉐브론(NYSE:CVX), 머크 (NYSE:MRK)에 대해서도 긍정적이다.

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Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $420 to $430.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Caterpillar, Raises Price Target to $430

BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger cut the price forecast on Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from $452 to $414 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cat/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">while retaining a Buy rating</a>.
Yesterday, the company reported mixed&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;FY24 results. Total sales and revenue were $16.215 billion, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$16.411 billion, and adjusted earnings of&nbsp;$5.14&nbsp;per share came&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43335504/caterpillar-beats-q4-eps-estimates-but-revenue-disappoints-machinery-energy-transportation-segment-faces-pressure" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the consensus of&nbsp;$4.99</a>.
For 2025,&nbsp;sales are expected to decline ~1% due to unfavorable pricing, with a slight headwind in other income from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">lower interest income and currency effects</a>.
The analyst noted that adjusted EPS was better than expected, but underlying operating profit performance underwhelmed.
Feniger says that CAT is facing a pricing pullback after strong gains in favorable supply-demand conditions.
Construction pricing fell 4.6% in the fourth quarter (vs. -2.1% in the third quarter), with similar headwinds expected in the first quarter of 2025. The analyst adds that dealers reduced machine inventory by $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter, creating a headwind in the first half of FY25.
Feniger adjusted the estimates based on the softer 2025 guidance, with the EPS estimate cut to $19.25 from $21 for 2025 and $23 from $25 for 2026.
Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen maintained a Perform rating and says that although CI and RI demand remain challenges into 2025, the positive contribution from data centers is helping offset the impact on the EPS outlook and supporting valuation.
The key risk is margin performance, as negative pricing and under-absorption leave little room for error if demand softens, adds the analyst. Owen expects a volatile 2025 amid policy uncertainty, AI advancements, and a stronger commodities backdrop.
Goldman Sachs&nbsp;analyst Jerry Revich reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, as the company is well-positioned to grow unit profitability cycle over cycle. The analyst raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43348415/goldman-sachs-caterpillars-production-cuts-and-destocking-peak-could-benefit-margins" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $442 to $456.</a>
This growth will be driven by increasing content, a market shift toward CAT&#8217;s high-return products in Energy &amp; Transportation, and expanding technology-enabled service growth, per the analyst.
Price Action: CAT shares are down 0.79% at $372.02 at the last check Friday.
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Analysts Divided On Caterpillar's Outlook Amid Pricing Pullback And Market Volatility - Details

JP Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $515 to $490.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Caterpillar, Lowers Price Target to $490

B of A Securities analyst Michael Feniger maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $452 to $414.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Caterpillar, Lowers Price Target to $414

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<li>Morgan Stanley cut the price target for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from $330 to $300. Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintained an Underweight rating. Caterpillar shares closed at $374.98 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $330 to $300.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Caterpillar, Lowers Price Target to $300

Wall Street is struggling to find risk-on momentum, with major indexes stuck near the flatline at midday as investors assess the latest earnings reports from mega-cap tech stocks and weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43336153/us-economy-grows-below-q4-estimates-as-consumer-spending-hits-7-quarter-high"> final quarter of 2024.</a>
After Tuesday's rally — which followed a selloff triggered by DeepSeek&#8217;s impact earlier in the week — caution has taken hold, signaling the wounds from the downturn are still fresh.
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) is among the hardest-hit stocks, plunging more than 6%, which could mark its worst daily decline<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43333060/msft-stock-declines-over-4-in-premarket-after-q2-results-ceo-satya-nadella-says-deepseek-has-some-r"> since October 2022</a>.
Despite reporting overall stronger-than-expected earnings, Microsoft&#8217;s cloud segment, Azure, fell short of growth expectations, and the company slightly missed its revenue guidance for the ongoing quarter.
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Another major laggard was United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), which plummeted 15%, potentially heading for its worst single-day drop <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43335015/ups-q4-earnings-major-customer-volume-cut-raises-jitters-stock-tanks">since going public in 2002</a>.
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The U.S. dollar and bond yields remained stable following the Federal Reserve's decision Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%.
Among commodities, precious metals stood out, with gold rising 1.4% to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/01/43348204/gold-hits-record-high-as-central-banks-ease-stance-5-mining-stocks-rally">new all-time highs </a>and silver climbing 2.4%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 1% to around $105,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,306.29</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,866.30</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,054.43</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,420.81</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% higher to $603.10.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.2% to $448.22.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.1% lower to $521.30.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.2% to $228.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.7%; the&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), lagged down 0.4%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 4.4% in reaction to quarterly earnings results. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings include:
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<li>ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) down 12.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) up 12.3%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) up 7.96%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) down 1.15%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) down 3.08%</li>
<li>Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) up 4.53%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) up 10.4%</li>
<li>Lazard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZ#NYSE">LAZ</a>) up 3.58%</li>
<li>Kirby Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEX#NYSE">KEX</a>) up 7.22%</li>
<li>Flagstar Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>) up 16.46%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) down 4.43%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) down 2.04%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) down 6.09%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) down 2.5%, </li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) down 8.46%,</li>
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<li>Major companies slated to report earnings after the close are Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>), Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) and LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>). </li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Jerry Revich, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cat/analyst-ratings">maintaining a Buy rating and $442 price forecast</a>, expressed views on Caterpillar, Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) mixed fourth quarter FY24 results reported today.
Total sales and revenue for the quarter declined 5% year-over-year to $16.215 billion, missing the consensus of $16.411 billion, while adjusted earnings of $5.14 per share came <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43335504/caterpillar-beats-q4-eps-estimates-but-revenue-disappoints-machinery-energy-transportation-segment-faces-pressure">above the consensus of $4.99</a>.
For 2025,&nbsp;sales are expected to decline ~1%&nbsp;due to unfavorable pricing, with a slight headwind in other income from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">lower interest income and currency effects</a>.
The analyst writes that the key discussion around the company is whether the 2025 margin outlook represents a cyclical trough following its fourth-quarter results.
The results highlighted positives such as a sharp increase in destocking ($700 million) and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.08x in orders, adds the analyst. 
However, concerns remain over 2025 margin targets, which are approximately 200 basis points below FactSet consensus, and a fourth-quarter EBIT miss—though the latter is seen as less significant given destocking progress, writes the analyst.
Revich says that while he expects to decline due to the reset in 2025 estimates, the peak of destocking headwinds, strong bookings, and effective cost management amid production cuts could support multiple expansion post-earnings.
The analyst estimates EPS of $21.68 for FY25 and $23.33 for FY26.
Price Action: CAT shares are down 4.51% at $375.51 at the last check Thursday.
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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43330999/caterpillar-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter 2024 results</a>.
Total sales and revenue for the quarter declined 5% year-over-year to $16.215 billion, missing the consensus of $16.411 billion.
CAT's adjusted earnings were $5.14 per share, compared to $5.23 a year ago and above the consensus of $4.99.
The sales decline was primarily driven by an $859 million drop in volume, impacted by lower dealer inventories and reduced equipment sales. Dealer inventories fell by $1.3 billion in Q4 2024, compared to a $900 million decrease in Q4 2023.
Operating profit fell 7% to $2.924 billion, down $210 million, mainly due to lower sales volume. The operating profit margin was 18%, down from 18.4% a year ago. The adjusted margin fell to 18.3% from 18.9%.
Enterprise operating cash flow was $12.035 billion compared to $12.885 billion a year ago. The company ended fiscal 2024 with $6.896 billion of enterprise cash.
CAT spent $7.7 billion on share repurchases and $2.6 billion on dividends during the year.
The revenue of the machinery, energy &amp; transportation segment declined 6% YoY, with construction Industries down 8%, Resource Industries down 9%, energy &amp; transportation flat as did other segments.
2025 Outlook: Caterpillar <a href="https://s25.q4cdn.com/358376879/files/doc_financials/2024/q4/4Q-2024-Analyst-Slide-Deck_Final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sales are expected to decline ~1%</a> due to unfavorable pricing, with a slight headwind in other income from lower interest income and currency effects.
The company anticipates $150 million–$200 million in restructuring costs, $2.5 billion in capital expenditures, and a 23% effective tax rate.
Price Action: CAT is trading lower by 5.33% at $371.51 premarket at the last check Thursday.

Caterpillar Beats Q4 EPS Estimates But Revenue Disappoints – Machinery, Energy, Transportation Segment Faces Pressure

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Caterpillar shares are trading lower following a Q4 revenue miss.

Caterpillar 2024 Revenue Fell 3% To $64.8B, Driven by $3.5B Drop in Sales Volume From Lower Equipment Demand, Partially Offset by $1.2B in Favorable Price Realization

Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $5.14 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.99 by 3.01 percent. This is a 1.72 percent decrease over earnings of $5.23 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $16.200 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $16.411 billion by 1.28 percent. This is a 5.10 percent decrease over sales of $17.070 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

Caterpillar Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $5.14 Beats $4.99 Estimate, Sales $16.2B Miss $16.411B Estimate

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday, rebounding from a decline triggered by the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to hold interest rates steady. All four benchmark indices were trading higher. 
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), the world&#8217;s largest company by market capitalization, will report its first-quarter earnings after the market closes today.
Investors are also awaiting the first-quarter GDP data, which will be released before the market opens.
The 10-year Treasury yield is currently at 4.50%, and the two-year yield is at 4.20%. The CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> indicates an 80% probability that the Federal Open Market Committee will maintain current interest rates in March 2025.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.47%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.35%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.42%</td>
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<td>0.99%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday, both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) were higher. SPY was up 0.33% at $603.80, and QQQ gained 0.44% to reach $523.10, based on <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43328594/nasdaq-declines-as-nvidia-edges-lower-fed-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-fear-greed-index-in-neutral-zone">fell</a> on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares dropped over 4% on the news of potential sales restrictions for China. General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) and Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) beat earnings expectations, with the latter offering strong guidance.
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record $122.11 billion in December, while wholesale inventories fell 0.5%. Tech, real estate, and healthcare sectors dragged the S&amp;P 500 lower, though consumer staples and communication services gained.
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<td>-0.51%</td>
<td>19,632.32</td>
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<td>-0.47%</td>
<td>6,039.31</td>
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<td>-0.31%</td>
<td>44,713.52</td>
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<td>-0.25%</td>
<td>2,283.10</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Following the revival from the DeepSeek-led slump, Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Advisors said, &#8220;As we try to look multiple years into the future, we believe development expenditures aimed at artificial intelligence will increase dramatically.&#8221;
However, he also said that sector-led investing could be volatile. &#8220;Sector investing can be more volatile than investments that are broadly diversified over numerous sectors of the economy and will increase a portfolio's vulnerability to any single economic, political, or regulatory development affecting the sector. This can result in greater price volatility.&#8221;
Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research, drew parallels between the S&amp;P 500 performance based on the Chinese calendar year in his latest note.
According to the Chinese calendar, 2025 is the &#8216;Year of Snake&#8217;.
Mapping the data from 1950, Detrick found that &#8220;The Year of the Snake has been up only three out of six times and up an average of less than 1%.&#8221;
Additionally, stocks have alternated between higher and lower since 1953, suggesting this could be a down year. Next year is the Year of the Horse, which hasn't been &#8220;all that strong either.&#8221;
&#8220;Lastly, we found it amusing that animals with horns saw some of the best returns, with last year's horned Dragon a good one for the bulls,&#8221; he added, however, he also said that Carson Research would never suggest investing based on the zodiac signs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Welcome to Year of the Snake. More like Year of the Bear. <a href="https://t.co/c23eQDyYUW">https://t.co/c23eQDyYUW</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1884616468446294279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Furthermore, as the S&amp;P 500 is up 2.91% year-to-date, he highlighted that &#8220;higher January tends to suggest better returns the final 11 months of the year.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 is up nearly 3% YTD and January is almost over. This is a good sign, as a higher January tends to suggest better returns the final 11 months of the year. Up 12.2% on avg and up 86.7% of the time when Jan is higher, compared with all yrs avg return of 8.1% and 75%. <a href="https://t.co/He6PpOTnLc">pic.twitter.com/He6PpOTnLc</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1884625505862791475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, the GDP data for the first quarter and the initial jobless claims data till Jan. 25, will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>December's pending home sales will be out at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) was down 0.14% in the premarket on Thursday ahead of its earnings, which will be released after the closing bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.35 per share on revenue of $124.13 billion</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) was up 1.62% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $2.53 per share on revenue of $25.42 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was up 1.78% despite weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and sales results. It promised to launch new and &#8220;more affordable&#8221; models in the first half of 2025 and showcased the example of the company&#8217;s full self-driving in a video shared online.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) was up 2.23% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results. However, its sales guidance for the current quarter fell short of expectations.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) was down 3.99% as its cloud revenue missed estimates despite beating overall revenue and EPS estimates.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>IBM Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) was up 7.60% as it beat its revenue and earnings estimates for the fourth quarter.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Other companies that are slated to report earnings before the opening bell today include Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) up 0.93%, Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) up 1.24%, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) up 0.70%, and Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) which report after closing bell was up 0.91%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.67% to hover around $72.13 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.64% to $2,777.47 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.01% at 107.989 level.
Asian markets were higher on Thursday as Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose. European markets were also higher in trade.
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Earnings Scheduled For January 30, 2025

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its recent policy meeting.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares fell over 4% on Wednesday amid reports indicating Trump officials have discussed further curbing China sales.
General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results. Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and also issued first-quarter core EPS guidance with a midpoint above estimates.
On the economic data front, the U.S. trade deficit in goods increased to a record $122.11 billion in December versus a revised $103.5 billion gap in the prior month. U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.5% month-over-month to $898 billion in December following a revised 0.1% fall in the previous month and versus market estimates of a 0.2% gain.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with information technology, real estate, and healthcare stocks recording losses on Wednesday. However, consumer staples and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 137 points to 44,713.52 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.47% to 6,039.31, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.51% at 19,632.32 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 45.6, the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 47.3.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/earnings">Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Irving, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $5.03 per share, down from $5.23 per share in the year-ago period. Caterpillar projects quarterly revenue of $16.53 billion, compared to $17.07 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Jan. 15, Caterpillar announced Chief Human Resources Officer Cheryl H. Johnson will retire April 30.
Caterpillar shares gained 0.8% to close at $393.23 on Wednesday.&nbsp; .
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>UBS analyst Steven Fisher maintained a Sell rating and raised the price target from $295 to $355 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $471 to $455 on Jan. 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso upgraded the stock from Underperform to In-Line with a price target of $365 on Jan. 13, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $500 to $515 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $455 to $475 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying CAT stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Caterpillar Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td>646</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$406.5K</td>
<td>149</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>722</td>
<td>328</td>
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<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>817</td>
<td>217</td>
</tr>
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<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
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<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>720</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAIA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$43.3K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$129.1K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 2223 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.2K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 5303 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3051 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 435 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.4K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 646 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2270 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 142 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $406.5K, with a price of $271.0 per contract. There were 149 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 83 contract(s) at a $136.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 722 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 328 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 27 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $1320.0 per contract. There were 817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $93.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $448.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 44 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $1020.0 per contract. There were 1304 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 352 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 55 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.2K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 720 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SAIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIA#NASDAQ">SAIA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 23 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 17 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.3K, with a price of $2505.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For POWL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 51 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.1K, with a price of $3690.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Note: This story has been updated with additional details on recent moves by tech titans.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclosed</a> a series of new trades as President Donald Trump&#8216;s equations with the leaders of Big Tech companies and other firms evolve during his second term. Greene&#8217;s portfolio shows the addition of 14 stocks and U.S. Treasuries, in a disclosure dated Jan. 27.
What Happened: The Republican politician, Greene, who has been the representative of Georgia&#8217;s 14th congressional district since 2021 has added a total of five lots of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), with a transaction value of $1,001-$15,000 each to her portfolio in 2025, with the most recent trade on Jan. 21.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s government trades <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">tracking tool</a>, Taylor Greene also owns two lots of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), with the recent purchase valued at $1,001-$15,000 on Jan. 21.
Whereas, Green purchased Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) for the first time in 2025 on Jan. 21, valued at around $1,001-$15,000, ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision
Here&#8217;s a summary of Greene&#8217;s trades on Jan. 21:
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<td>Amount</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<tr>
<td>Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eli Lilly And Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>US Treasury Bills</td>
<td>$50,001-$100,000</td>
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While she owned two lots of Palo Alto Networks worth $1,001-$15,000 and one lot of U.S. Treasury bills worth $100,001-$250,000, all other purchases in the list are the most recent, dated Jan. 21.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43295664/nvidia-supplier-asml-beats-q4-earnings-as-ceo-says-ai-is-key-driver-for-growth-is-it-a-buy-sell-or-hold-heres-what-technical-analysis-suggest">Nvidia Supplier ASML Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates, CEO Says &#8216;AI Is Key Driver For Growth:&#8217; Buy, Sell, Or Hold? Here&#8217;s What Technical Analysis Suggests </a>
Apart, from these stocks, she had investments worth $1,001-$15,000 in three lots of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), and Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) in 2025.
She also held one lot worth $1,001-$15,000 in Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), and two lots worth the same in United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), in 2025.
Lastly, in 2025, she owned four lots of the same amount in JPMorgan Chase &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Why It Matters: Members of Congress, both senators and representatives must publicly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclose</a> any personal stock trades they make. This means they have to file a report whenever they buy or sell stock.
The STOCK Act, which became law in 2012, requires these reports to be filed within 45 days of the transaction and also mandates monthly disclosures of their financial holdings. This law aims to prevent insider trading by making sure Congress members don&#8217;t use their privileged information for personal profit in the stock market.
Major tech titans, including Tesla&#8217;s Elon Musk, Amazon&#8217;s Jeff Bezos, Meta&#8217;s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple&#8217;s Tim Cook, And Google&#8217;s Sundar Pichai have been visiting President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935628/mark-zuckerberg-meets-donald-trump-at-mar-a-lago-mending-fences-ahead-of-gop-white-house-return">Trump's Mar-a-Lago </a>residence, reportedly seeking to shape future tech policies. 
Following Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, major tech leaders are shifting their strategies to align with the new administration. Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42779753/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-replaces-global-affairs-chief-nick-clegg-with-republican-joel-kaplan-ahead-of-trump-inauguration">appointed Republican</a> Joel Kaplan to lead policy and donated $1 million. Google, Amazon, and Apple followed suit with similar contributions. Microsoft's Satya Nadella, who reportedly gave $500,000 to Trump&#8217;s first inauguration, is also engaging with the new administration to strengthen relations.
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An official report on January 27, 2025 reveals Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent purchase of Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) stock, valued between $3,003 and $45,000. The transaction took place on January 27, 2025, as per the January filing.
At this time, Caterpillar shares are trading down 1.08% at $390.71.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the previous three years, Marjorie Taylor Greene conducted 163 trades, totaling more than $1.14 million. The largest of these were in Costco Wholesale and Home Depot stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Marjorie Taylor Greene's most recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>Adobe</td>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Applied Mat</td>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Caterpillar</td>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Duke Energy</td>
<td>DUK</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
If you want to stay updated on Marjorie Taylor Greene's trades and other congressional members, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">government trades tool</a> to track their activity in real time!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The industrial equipment industry is experiencing significant growth owing to technological advancements and rapid industrialization. Thus, investing in fundamentally stable industrial equipment stocks Caterpillar (CAT), Crane Company (CR), and Generac Holdings (GNRC) could be a wise move for investors. Continue to read… The industrial equipment market is witnessing strong growth, fueled by the expansion of manufacturing activities in emerging economies and ongoing technological advancements. Amid this backdrop, investors could scoop up shares of fundamentally stable industrial equipment stocks, Caterpillar Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CAT/">CAT</a>), Crane Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CR/">CR</a>), and Generac Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GNRC/">GNRC</a>) for potential gains.
The demand for industrial equipment is surging due to rapid industrialization and the expansion of manufacturing in emerging economies. Countries like China and India are primed for urbanization, and as their industrial sectors scale up, the need for advanced machinery is poised to grow even further in the coming years.
Sectors such as mining, energy, construction, and manufacturing are driving the demand for more advanced machinery. To meet stringent environmental regulations and reduce carbon footprints, companies are increasingly introducing electric and hybrid equipment. This shift is transforming the sector, focusing on sustainability while enhancing equipment efficiency and performance.
The advent of Industry 4.0 is further revolutionizing the industrial equipment sector. Advanced technologies like robotics, automation, machine learning, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are being integrated into equipment and operations. These innovations are streamlining processes, reducing labor costs, boosting overall efficiency, and reshaping the landscape of industrial production in profound ways.
Market projections indicate substantial growth in the industrial equipment sector. According to a study by market.us, the global Industry 4.0 market is forecasted to reach $482 billion by 2032, growing at an impressive <a href="https://market.us/report/industry-4-0-market/">CAGR of 20.7%</a>.
Moreover, as per a report by Cognitive market research, the global industrial equipment market is expected to reach $347.40 billion, growing at a <a href="https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/list/machinery-%26-equipment/industrial-equipment">CAGR of 4.2%</a>.
Now let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-machinery/">Industrial - Machinery</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: Caterpillar Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CAT/">CAT</a>)
CAT manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company has five segments: Construction Industries; Resource Industries; Energy &amp; Transportation; Financial Products; and All Other.
On September 17, 2024, CAT unveiled <a href="https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/corporate-press-releases/h/dynamic-energy-transfer-solution.html">Cat</a><a href="https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/corporate-press-releases/h/dynamic-energy-transfer-solution.html">&#xAE;</a><a href="https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/corporate-press-releases/h/dynamic-energy-transfer-solution.html"> Dynamic Energy Transfer</a>, an innovative OEM-designed solution aimed at solving the energy management aspect of the mining industry's energy transition. The release could enhance the company's market presence in the mining industry and bring in stronger growth prospects.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, CAT's total sales and revenues came in at $16.11 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operating_profit.asp">operating profit</a> was reported to be $3.15 billion. Additionally, the company's profit and profit per common share amounted to $2.46 billion and $5.06, respectively.
Analysts expect CAT's revenue for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to increase 1.1% year-over-year to $65.32 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to rise marginally from the prior year's value to $21.98. The company surpassed consensus EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of CAT surged 5.5% over the past six months and 32.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $380.55.
CAT's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its fundamentals. It has a B grade for Stability and Quality. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-machinery/">Industrial - Machinery</a> industry, CAT is ranked #48 out of 78 stocks. In addition to the POWR Rating highlighted above, you can check CAT's ratings for Value, Growth, Sentiment, and Momentum <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CAT/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Crane Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CR/">CR</a>)
CR manufactures and sells engineered industrial products globally. The company has three segments: Aerospace &amp; Electronics; Process Flow Technologies; and Engineered Materials. It offers parts for commercial and military aerospace, engineered fluid handling equipment, fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils and more.
On December 2, 2024, CR <a href="https://investors.craneco.com/Investors/press-releases/news-details/2024/Crane-Company-Announces-Agreement-To-Sell-Engineered-Materials-Segment-To-KPS-Capital-Partners-LP/default.aspx">announced a definitive agreement</a> to sell its Engineered Materials business to KPS Capital Partners, LP for a total transaction value of $227 million. The divestiture allows the company to focus on its two strategic growth platforms: Aerospace &amp; Electronics and Process Flow Technologies and drive profits through capital gains.
On November 4, 2024, CR announced the <a href="https://investors.craneco.com/Investors/press-releases/news-details/2024/Crane-Company-Announces-Acquisition-of-Technifab-Products-Inc/default.aspx">completion of the acquisition</a> of Technifab Products, Inc., a provider of vacuum-insulated pipe systems and valves for cryogenic applications, for $40.5 million. The acquisition allows CR to enhance its existing capabilities in cryogenics and could provide a broader suite of solutions across highly attractive end markets.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, CR's net sales increased 12.7% year-over-year to $597.20 million. Its adjusted operating profit rose 35.2% from the year-ago value to $109.10 million.
Moreover, the company's adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share grew 36.1% and 34% from the prior year's quarter to $80.30 million and $1.38, respectively.
Street expects CR's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to increase 5.7% and 14.1% year-over-year to $2.27 billion and $5.52, respectively. In addition, the company exceeded the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
CR's shares have surged 18% over the past nine months and 37.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $155.45.
CR's POWR Ratings reflect its robust prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CR has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #31 out of 78 stocks within the Industrial - Machinery industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CR/">Click here</a> to access CR's ratings for Momentum, Sentiment, Stability, Value, and Growth.
Stock #1: Generac Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GNRC/">GNRC</a>)
GNRC designs, manufactures, and distributes various energy technology products and solutions. The company's offerings include residential automatic standby generators, automatic transfer switch, air-cooled engine residential standby generators, Mobile Link, residential storage solution, smart thermostats and more.
On January 6, GNRC unveiled its <a href="https://investors.generac.com/news-releases/news-release-details/introducing-ecobee-smart-thermostat-essential-designed-savings">Smart Thermostat Essential</a>, a new smart thermostat that offers incredible value, comfort, and convenience features at a low cost. This addition to the company's smart thermostat lineup could enhance the company's sales figures.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, GNRC's net sales increased 9.6% year-over-year to $1.17 billion. Its gross profit rose 25.7% from the year-ago value to $472.27 million.
Additionally, its adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share attributable to GNRC grew 33% and 37.2% from the prior year's quarter to $135.58 million and $2.25, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimate of $1.03 billion and $1.57 for the fiscal 2025 first quarter (ending in March) reflects a year-over-year increase of 15.7% and 78.5%, respectively. The company also surpassed consensus EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of GNRC have surged 24.2% over the past nine months and 38% over the past year to close the last trading session at $160.28.
GNRC's stable fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
GNRC has a B grade for Growth and Quality. Within the same industry, it is ranked #20 out of 78 stocks.
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