As of today, January 1, 2026, Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) stands at a pivotal crossroads. It is the world’s largest gold mining company, a titan of industry that has spent the last two years digesting the largest merger in the history of the sector—the late 2023 acquisition of Newcrest Mining. With gold prices reaching historic [...]
As of December 24, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stands not only as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment but as a primary barometer for the health of the global economy. Often referred to as a "bellwether," Caterpillar’s performance signals shifts in infrastructure spending, commodity demand, and energy needs across six continents. [...]
: Caterpillar is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results in the near term, with Wall Street bracing for a low-double-digit pullback in earnings.
As the financial markets cross the threshold into 2026, investors find themselves navigating a complex landscape defined by "tariff-driven" volatility and a shift toward earnings-justified valuations. After a robust 2025 that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) climb over 13%, the early days of the new year have
As the markets close the books on 2025, one name stands above the traditional tech giants as the surprise champion of the industrial sector. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has not only defied the gravity of high interest rates but has successfully rebranded itself in the eyes of Wall Street. No
As the sun rises on January 1, 2026, the United States industrial sector stands at the precipice of what many economists are calling a "Golden Age" of manufacturing and infrastructure. Following a 2025 defined by tariff-related volatility and supply chain recalibrations, the new year brings a potent mix of fiscal
As the sun rises on January 1, 2026, the United States finds itself at a historical crossroads, caught between the triumphant rhetoric of an "Economic Revolution" and the sobering data of a cooling labor market. Former President Donald Trump, entering the second year of his second term, has spent the
The S&P 500 has officially crossed the threshold into 2026, carrying the momentum of a historic 2025 that saw the index defy skeptics and reach unprecedented heights. Ending the year at a record 6,930, the benchmark index posted a total return of approximately 17.8%, marking its third
As the global markets open for the first trading session of 2026, the industrial sector has emerged as a powerhouse of stability and growth. The iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF (TSX: XGI), a key barometer for the health of the world’s manufacturing, aerospace, and construction sectors, enters
As the calendar turns to January 1, 2026, the S&P 500 stands at a remarkable crossroads. After a year defined by extreme volatility, the index managed to close 2025 with a total return of approximately 17.8%, ending at 6,845.50. This resilience came despite a "tariff storm"
As the calendar turns to 2026, the American agricultural sector finds itself at a precarious crossroads, battered by a year of escalating trade tensions and a "Trade War 2.0" that has redefined global commodity flows. Throughout 2025, Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) emerged as one of the most consistent and
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and its peers.
As the final bells ring for 2025, the American financial landscape looks fundamentally different than it did just twelve months ago. The transition from a rules-based global trade system to a "tariff-first" protectionist model has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, creating what traders have dubbed the "Tariff Chaos of 2025.
As 2025 draws to a close, the financial world is looking toward a 2026 that many analysts believe will be defined by the maturation of artificial intelligence and a definitive shift in Federal Reserve policy. With the S&P 500 coming off a year of robust gains, major Wall Street
As the final opening bell of 2025 rings across the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, investors are reflecting on a year that defied almost every bearish prediction. The S&P 500 is set to close the year with a robust 17% gain, a remarkable feat considering the index
As 2025 draws to a close, the United States labor market has delivered a final, surprising signal of resilience that complicates the Federal Reserve's path for the coming year. For the week ending December 27, 2025, initial jobless claims plummeted to 199,000, breaking below the psychologically significant 200,000
As the final bells ring across the New York Stock Exchange today, December 31, 2025, investors are looking at a market that has done the unthinkable. Despite a year defined by the most aggressive trade protectionism in nearly a century and a geopolitical landscape that felt perpetually on the brink
The S&P 500 index concluded 2025 on a high note, closing the final trading session of the year at 6,896.24. This performance marks a remarkable 19% annual gain, securing a rare "triple-peat" of double-digit returns for the third consecutive year—a feat not seen since the dot-com
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, Bernstein has signaled a major shift in the industrial landscape, significantly raising its price target for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT). Analyst Chad Dillard increased the firm's target to $630 from a previous $557, a move that underscores a growing conviction that
As 2025 draws to a close, the global financial landscape is being reshaped by a rare convergence of seismic geopolitical shifts and a fundamental recalibration of U.S. monetary policy. The final week of December has seen investor sentiment swing between euphoria and caution as the prospect of a definitive
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) is locked in a high-stakes technical tug-of-war this Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as it attempts to stave off its first three-day losing streak in over a month. After reaching a historic peak of 6,932.05 on Christmas Eve, the benchmark index has spent
