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CAT shares surge after massive earnings beat lifts Dow Jones

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Equities

Caterpillar shares jumped sharply after the company reported an earnings performance that exceeded expectations, a move that also helped lift the Dow Jones, according to Yahoo Finance.

The rally in CAT stock fed into broader index momentum, with the stock’s strong results cited as the key catalyst for the gain.

Latest closeDow Jones 54,085.88 ▲1.7%

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Yahoo FinanceCAT Stock Lifts Dow Jones With Massive Earnings Beat

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