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Caterpillar shares rise after second-quarter results top expectations

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, sending the stock higher in pre-market trading on Aug. 4, according to a market report.

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Caterpillar’s Q2 results top expectations, with earnings and revenue both coming in above estimates

For the quarter ended June 2026, Caterpillar reported earnings and revenue surprises that outpaced Wall Street projections, an outcome investors will be watching for outlines on equipment demand and pricing power.

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Caterpillar shares jump after company reports record quarterly revenue on strong power-generation demand

The heavy equipment maker rallied in pre-market trading after posting record quarterly results, with investors pointing to demand for equipment tied to data-center and AI-linked power generation needs.

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Pfizer reports Q2 revenue rise, topping expectations as company previews full-year outlook

Pfizer said second-quarter revenue grew 2.6% year over year to $15.03 billion, a result described by Yahoo Finance as beating Wall Street forecasts. The company also reiterated that it expects full-year revenue to grow, though the specific target was not detailed in the cited post.

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Leidos shares rise after second-quarter beat and higher full-year guidance

Leidos Holdings (NYSE: LDOS) reported a second quarter that exceeded Wall Street expectations, leading the defense and technology contractor to lift its outlook for the full year, a move that drew investor attention on Tuesday.

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Spotify shares slide after second-quarter results miss expectations

Spotify Technology SA shares fell in pre-market trading after the music and podcast streaming company reported second-quarter 2026 results that missed Wall Street expectations, even as growth continued in its core businesses.

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Costco keeps its gas unusually cheap, but the strategy is designed to pull customers deeper into the store

A new report argues Costco’s low-priced gasoline is less about making money on fuel and more about influencing what shoppers do once they arrive. The post suggests the “deal” can come with a tradeoff for members who fill up and then spend elsewhere.

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Greg Abel’s inactivity on Berkshire’s energy bets draws investor attention

A quiet stretch without visible changes to Berkshire Hathaway’s energy portfolio is prompting fresh debate about what internal leadership is indicating to shareholders.