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US equity markets mixed after resuming trading following the holiday long weekend, with mega-capitalisation technology stocks a key drag – Dow added +148-points or +0.29%. Caterpillar Inc (up +3.7%) was the leading performer in the 30-stock index for a second consecutive session. [Unlike most major stock indexes, which weigh components based on market capitalization (or a modified version of it), the Dow weighs its 30 stocks by share price. Caterpillar is the Dow's second-highest priced stock, only behind Goldman Sachs Group Inc (+0.89%)]. Amazon.com Inc (down -4.75%) and Nike Inc (-4.45%) fell over >4%, while Microsoft Corp (-3.18%) and McDonald's Corp (-3.05%) lost over >3%. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp rose ~4% in extended trading (after rising +1.25% in the regular session) after President Trump signed executive orders aimed at accelerating quantum research, laying the groundwork for federal agencies to adopt the technology and strengthen US defences against cyberattacks.

US equity markets rallied sharply ahead of the holiday long weekend, underpinned by fresh gains for semiconductor stocks and as investors shrugged off concerns around rising interest rates following the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy meeting – Dow added +72-points or +0.14%, with Caterpillar Inc (up +3.13%) the leading performer in the 30-stock index. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp lost -5.05%. Salesforce Inc fell -2.09% to extend the client relationship management software company's losing streak into a 13th consecutive session.

US equity markets rallied sharply ahead of the holiday long weekend, underpinned by fresh gains for semiconductor stocks and as investors shrugged off concerns around rising interest rates following the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy meeting  – Dow added +72-points or +0.14%, with Caterpillar Inc (up +3.13%) the leading performer in the 30-stock index. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp lost -5.05%. Salesforce Inc fell -2.09% to extend the client relationship management software company's losing streak into a 13th consecutive session.

US equity markets rebounded sharply, booking their biggest single session percentage gains since 8 April (when the U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire) after President Trump cancelled planned strikes against Iran, and on the eve of the ‌market debut of SpaceX – Dow climbed +930-points or +1.86%, with Boeing Co (+6.04%) and Honeywell International Inc (6.43%) jumping over >6%. Amgen Inc (+4.84%), Caterpillar Inc (+4.84%), Nike Inc (+4.55%) and Sherwin-Williams Co (+4.27%) all rallied over >4%.

US equity markets fell sharply as heightened geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and concerns about rising inflationary pressures hit investor sentiment – Dow dropped -953-points or -1.87% to 49,918.78, booking its first close below 2.5%.

• US equity markets settled with modest gains that lifted the three (3) main US equity benchmarks to fresh record closing highs as investors continued to shrug off ongoing uncertainty around the US-Iran peace negotiations – Dow rallied +229-points or +0.45% to 51,307.79. Cisco Systems Inc (up +5.5%) and Caterpillar Inc (+5.14%) rallied over >5%, while Apple Inc (+2.9%) and International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+2.75%) gained over >2.5%.. Nvidia Corp eased -0.69%, handing back some of the previous session's +6.26% rally that came after the world's most valuable company by market capitalisation unveiled its new RTX Spark superchip at COMPUTEX Taipei, an expo on artificial intelligence (AI), computing, and robotics. Nvidia is also slated to present at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Technology Conference on Thursday night AEST (4 June). Microsoft Corp (down -4.17%), Nike Inc (-4.79%) and Salesforce Inc (-4.18%) all declined over >4%.

Benchmark US equity indices climbed and booked record highs after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend their ceasefire, while investors also digested the latest U.S. inflation and revised economic growth figures – Dow added +25-points or +0.05% to a record closing peak of 50,668.97. Microsoft Corp +3.47% after news website The Information reported that the company would release a new coding model next ​week. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+3.53%) and Nike Inc +3.02% also gained over >3%. Caterpillar Inc (down -2.45%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index.

Benchmark US equity indices climbed and booked record highs after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend their ceasefire, while investors also digested the latest U.S. inflation and revised economic growth figures – Dow added +25-points or +0.05% to a record closing peak of 50,668.97. Microsoft Corp +3.47% after news website The Information reported that the company would release a new coding model next week. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+3.53%) and Nike Inc +3.02% also gained over >3%. Caterpillar Inc (down -2.45%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index.

The S&P500 and Nasdaq booked fresh record closing highs as equity and bond markets resumed trading following the Memorial Day long weekend, with a rally in memory-chip companies overshadowing fresh uncertainty around the Middle East peace negotiations – Dow eased -118-points or -0.23%. Chevron Corp (down -3.51%) and UnitedHealth Group Inc (-2.99%) were the worst performers in the 30-stock index. Caterpillar Inc rallied +3.26%.

The S&P500 and Nasdaq booked fresh record closing highs as equity and bond markets resumed trading following the Memorial Day long weekend, with a rally in memory-chip companies overshadowing fresh uncertainty around the Middle East peace negotiations – Dow eased -118-points or -0.23%. Chevron Corp (down -3.51%) and UnitedHealth Group Inc (-2.99%) were the worst performers in the 30-stock index. Caterpillar Inc rallied +3.26%.

US equity markets weaker but pared earlier, steeper losses after President Trump said he wanted to give “serious negotiations” a chance, hours after threatening to resume bombing and hours after both the US and Iran dismissed each other's latest peace proposals – Dow added +160-points or +0.32%, with 3M Co (up +4.32%) the leading performer in the 30-stock index. Salesforce Inc (up +3.44) rallied over >3% for a second consecutive session. On the downside, Caterpillar Inc fell -2.74%. Nvidia Corp (down -1.33%), with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang conducting an interview with Bloomberg Television days after he joined President Trump's for a two-day summit in Beijing. Mr Huang said that his sense is that “over time the [China] market will open,” and noting that he didn't discuss directly with Chinese officials the company's effort to sell its H200 AI chips to customers in China. Nvidia is slated to post its first quarter result after the close of trading on Wednesday (20 May).

• US equity markets weaker but pared earlier, steeper losses after President Trump said he wanted to give “serious negotiations” a chance, hours after threatening to resume bombing and hours after both the US and Iran dismissed each other's latest peace proposals – Dow added +160-points or +0.32%, with 3M Co (up +4.32%) the leading performer in the 30-stock index. Salesforce Inc (up +3.44) rallied over >3% for a second consecutive session. On the downside, Caterpillar Inc fell -2.74%. Nvidia Corp (down -1.33%), with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang conducting an interview with Bloomberg Television days after he joined President Trump's for a two-day summit in Beijing. Mr Huang said that his sense is that “over time the [China] market will open,” and noting that he didn't discuss directly with Chinese officials the company's effort to sell its H200 AI chips to customers in China. Nvidia is slated to post its first quarter result after the close of trading on Wednesday (20 May).

US equity markets fell on Friday (15 May) as oil prices and bond yields climbed – Dow fell -537-points or -1.07%. Nvidia Corp (down 4.42%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index on Friday (15 May). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang is slated to address the Dell Technologies World annual convention in Las Vegas tonight AEST, having Caterpillar Inc shed -3.47%. Microsoft Corp up +3.05% with Bill Ackman posting on the X platform that his Pershing Square had taken a new stake in the company. Salesforce Inc (+3.54%) also rallied over >3%.

US equity markets retreated as hotter-than-expected inflation figures punctured a rally in chip stocks – Dow added +56-points or +0.11%. UnitedHealth Group Inc (up +3.11%) the leading component in the 30-stock index. Apple Inc +0.72% Salesforce Inc fell -3.48%, while Caterpillar Inc (down -1.58%) and International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (-1.94%) both fell over >1.5%.

• Technology stocks again lifted the S&P500 and Nasdaq to back-to-back intraday and closing peaks despite oil prices advancing and ahead of inflation figures tonight AEST – Dow rose +95-points or +0.19%. Caterpillar Inc (up +3.27%) was the leading performer in the 30-stock index, while Honeywell International Inc (+2.81%) and Cisco Systems Inc +2.23%) gained over >2%. Nvidia Corp rose +1.97% to a fresh record closing high US$219.44, extending its 4-day rally to +11.26% that has seen the chip giant add ~US$591B in market capitalisation – more than the total market capitalisation of Oracle Corp (down -1.08%). Nike Inc (down -3.96%) and Walt Disney Co (-3.05%) dropped over >3%.

US equity markets retreated, with the recent rally that has lifted the S&P500 and Nasdaq to record highs faltering amid uncertainty about talks between the US and Iran, and whether a formal peace accord will be reached anytime soon – Dow fell -314-points or -0.63%. Caterpillar Inc (down -3.37%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co (-2.74%) were the weakest Dow components. Salesforce Inc (up +2.84%) and International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+2.47%) rallied over >2%, while Microsoft Corp +1.65% and Nvidia Corp +1.77% gained over >1.5%. Walt Disney Co added +0.56% a day after after posting a better-than-expected first quarter result, underpinned by a strong performance from the company's streaming and theme park businesses.

• The S&P500 and Nasdaq booked fresh record intra-day and closing highs amid a fresh rally for technology stocks and as oil prices retreated – Dow rose +356-points or +0.73%. Caterpillar Inc (+3.41%) was the leading performer in the 30-stock index and touched a record high along with Amazon.com Inc (up +0.55%).

Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Ben Pulley, Market Development Consultant with Caterpillar, Inc. about "Solving customer's generation challenges". Overview The conversation features Scott Mackenzie from the Industrial Talk podcast discussing the importance of power generation and the role of Caterpillar in solving customer challenges. Caterpillar's new CEO emphasizes the company's mission to solve customers' toughest challenges. The discussion highlights Caterpillar's broad product portfolio, including diesel and gas generators, turbines, and battery storage, and their ability to provide comprehensive solutions for various industries. The conversation also touches on the importance of reliable power for mission-critical applications, such as food refrigeration and healthcare, and the potential for multi-fuel generators. Caterpillar's involvement in microgrids and their role in providing power solutions in remote areas are also discussed. Outline Introduction and Overview of Industrial Talk Podcast Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council.Scott emphasizes the importance of the Power Gen event in San Antonio for problem-solving and networking.Mention of the Propane Council's booth and Ben Pulley, a key figure in the propane industry. Ben Pulley's Role and Caterpillar's New Mission Scott discuss Ben Pulley's role at Caterpillar and his experience in talking to customers.Caterpillar's new CEO and the company's new mission statement are highlighted, focusing on solving customers' toughest challenges.Scott praises Caterpillar's mission and the market's demand for power solutions.Discussion on the popularity of Caterpillar's branded caps and the company's broad range of products. Caterpillar's Broad Product Portfolio and Customer Solutions Ben explains Caterpillar's diverse product offerings, including construction equipment, mining, electric power, and transportation.Emphasis on Caterpillar's role as both a producer and consumer of power, particularly in the mining industry.Discussion on the maintenance and reliability of Caterpillar's assets, especially in harsh environments.Ben highlights the importance of long-term service agreements (LTSA) for customers who want to focus on their core business. Mission-Critical Applications and Market Demands Scott and Ben discuss the importance of reliable power in mission-critical applications, such as hospitals and manufacturing plants.Emphasis on the need for backup power solutions in industries like food refrigeration and dairy production.Ben explains Caterpillar's ability to provide comprehensive solutions for various customer needs.Discussion on the flexibility of Caterpillar's products, such as the ability to run on multiple fuels. Multi-Fuel Capabilities and Market Trends Ben discusses Caterpillar's demonstration of a 100% hydrogen engine and the flexibility of using different fuels.Scott highlights the benefits of multi-fuel capabilities, such as using propane or natural gas.Discussion on the importance of scalability and future-proofing power solutions.Ben mentions Caterpillar's involvement in providing power solutions for remote areas and communities. Microgrids and Distributed Energy Solutions Scott and Ben discuss the concept of microgrids and Caterpillar's definition of a microgrid as multiple generation sources.Ben explains Caterpillar's proving grounds in Arizona, which serve as a demonstration site for microgrids.Discussion on the challenges and benefits of microgrids, including the ability to provide power in remote areas.Ben highlights Caterpillar's role in providing comprehensive solutions, including installation services through their dealers. Customer-Centric Approach and Future Outlook Scott and Ben discuss Caterpillar's customer-centric approach, focusing on understanding customer challenges and providing tailored solutions.Emphasis on the importance of having a reliable partner in the chaotic and dynamic power generation market.Ben mentions Caterpillar's investments in increasing capacity for large block engines and turbines.Discussion on the future of power generation, including the potential for hydrogen and other alternative fuels. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott wraps up the conversation, emphasizing the importance of attending events like Power Gen and connecting with industry professionals.Ben provides contact information for himself and Caterpillar, encouraging listeners to reach out for more information.Scott reiterates the importance of storytelling and marketing for industrial professionals to attract talent and succeed.Encouragement to reach out to Ben Pulley and Caterpillar for further discussions and solutions. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Has watching your favorite sports become a nightmare? It used to be easy to watch a football game as you generally had maybe two different networks it would be on and it was easy to find. Well, now the promise of streaming, reducing costs and making it easier for people to watch the shows and sports they want when they want has really missed the mark. The list can go on and on of where to watch the football game or sports you want to watch. Maybe the game will be on ESPN, Paramount+, TNT, NBC's Peacock, CBS or maybe you'll have to go to Amazon prime or the YouTube channel. It can be very frustrating trying to find the game you want and then you find out you don't have the right subscription, and you have to pay extra to sign up for it. Well, maybe the justice department is coming to your rescue. Last week it was reported that the justice department is investigating whether the NFL is engaging in anti-competitive tactics that harm consumers. The investigation involves whether having many outlets for sports viewing is costing consumers far more and the NFL is taking advantage of its behemoth size and demand. There is no doubt that sports are getting out of control and just recently the NBA signed a record payday for their media rights. This has opened the door for many other sports, including the NFL, which apparently because of the change in ownership of CBS they may have to negotiate a new contract with the NFL. No doubt in my mind it will be a far higher contract than before. I'm not sure when the last straw will break the camel's back, but it seems to be getting close as advertisers are starting to back away from the large amount that networks are asking for advertising during the games. It is possible that sports could eventually go to a cost per game because even subscription rates are getting so high that people are not keeping them long-term.   To increase your stock price, just mention AI I'm of course being facetious, but in many cases, it appears that way. This past week, Allbirds, which was a popular shoe company just a few years ago, announced it was pivoting from shoes to artificial intelligence and the stock at one point spiked by more than 700%. A large reason for the craziness is the market cap of the company was tiny at just about $21 million as of Tuesday's close. When companies are this small there is more room for manipulation and wild swings as fewer capital inflows are needed to drive the stock higher. What is even crazier about this stock is that just a few years ago it was a hot company valued above $4 billion and that was because of excitement around its shoes. The company introduced its debut shoe in 2016 and went public in 2021. As I said they are now making the switch to AI as they closed all their U.S. full-priced stores in February and will be focusing on AI compute infrastructure. Allbirds will be called NewBird AI and in a recent statement they said, “The Company will initially seek to acquire high-performance, low-latency AI compute hardware and provide access under long-term lease arrangements, meeting customer demand that spot markets and hyperscalers are unable to reliably service.” This is just crazy to me, and you must ask what qualifications this company has to make such a drastic shift. I know I will not be investing in this stock!   It looks like Meta will become the digital ad king Meta has been very patient growing its ad sales by establishing substantial user habits with their products like Reels, the microblogging site Threads, and even WhatsApp. All have been very slow to introduce advertisements to their users, but that patience has paid off as worldwide ad growth for Meta increased around 22.1% in 2025 and it's estimated it will increase another 24.1% in 2026. Because of how large Meta is, it was expected that growth would slow, but that has not happened. Their growth is far higher than Google's growth, which is projected to be around 11.9%, about the same as last year. The ad revenue numbers are staggering with Meta expected to reach $243.46 billion, about $4 billion more than Google's $239.54 billion. That growth has not been cheap for Meta as the company uses AI to enhance performance and capital spending is now estimated to be around $135 billion this year. I was also surprised to learn that Google's share of the US search ad market is expected to only be 48.5%. This would be the first time it's fallen below 50% in over a decade. There is so much competition out there from AI companies, like OpenAI, and other social media companies, like TikTok, that the ad market is continually changing. When companies compete, consumers generally win, but I'm not sure about investors as the cost of spending on technology has become a very heavy weight for many of these big tech companies.    Financial Planning: Beware of Income Taxes when Gifting When parents give assets to their children, the income tax impact depends on what's being gifted. Cash is usually the easiest and most tax-friendly option because there's no built-in gain. There is no direct income tax to the giver or receiver, but if parents gift things like appreciated stock or real estate, the child receives the original cost basis as well. This means they will owe capital gains tax on all the appreciation when they sell it. In contrast, if the child inherits those same assets after the parents pass away, the basis typically steps up to current market value, wiping out that taxable gain. Because of this, it's often smarter to gift cash or assets with little appreciation and hold onto highly appreciated assets to pass on at death.   Companies Discussed: Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL), HP Inc. (HPQ) & Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

Investors are getting a lot more information about an area that's been a mystery in the past: What goes into companies' tax bills. The US, the European Union, and Australia all have new or forthcoming requirements for companies to publicly disclose more details about the makeup of their tax payments—especially where they're paying. That can help investors compare companies and shed light on instances where multinationals might be locating their profits in lower-tax countries to cut their payments. The new requirements are already forcing companies like Meta Platforms Inc., Merck & Co. Inc., and Caterpillar Inc. to disclose that they're making big tax payments in countries like Ireland and Switzerland that have long had a reputation as “tax havens.” Meta paid Ireland $567 million in income taxes last year, according to its first-ever disclosures as part of new US accounting requirements. Still, the different regions' rules differ significantly—in some ways they complement each other, but gaps in information remain. On this week's Talking Tax, Bloomberg Tax reporters Jorja Siemons and Michael Rapoport discuss the new sets of rules, how the new disclosures will play out, and how companies are responding to them and in some cases trying to get around them. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

US equity markets soared and oil prices tumbled after President Trump announced after the close of the previous session that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire – Dow rallied +1,325-points or +2.85%, the 30-stock index's best session since April 2025, when President Trump first backed down from the severity of his initial tariff announcement. Caterpillar Inc (up +6.51%), Home Depot Inc (+5.46%) and Goldman Sach Group Inc (+4.81%) were the leading trio of Dow components overnight.

US equity markets made a positive start to the new month and quarter while oil prices declined amid cautious optimism the Iran war may end soon – Dow rose +224-points or +0.48% Boeing Co gained +4.17% to be the leading Dow performer, while Caterpillar Inc rose +3.09%. However, Nike Inc slumped -15.51% following the release of its third quarter result after the close of the previous session.

US equity markets opened the new week on the back foot following five consecutive weekly declines - Dow edged +50-points or +0.11% higher, with Salesforce Inc (up +3.19%) the leading component in the 30-stock index. However, Caterpillar Inc dropped -4.02% and Cisco Systems Inc -3.6%.

US equity markets opened the new week on the back foot following five consecutive weekly declines - Dow edged +50-points or +0.11% higher, with Salesforce Inc (up +3.19%) the leading component in the 30-stock index. However, Caterpillar Inc dropped -4.02% and Cisco Systems Inc -3.6%.

US equity markets opened the new week on the back foot following five consecutive weekly declines - Dow edged +50-points or +0.11% higher, with Salesforce Inc (up +3.19%) the leading component in the 30-stock index. However, Caterpillar Inc dropped -4.02% and Cisco Systems Inc -3.6%.President Trump said overnight on the Truth Social platform that the U.S. is “in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran.” That said, if the Strait of Hormuz is not “immediately” reopened and a peace deal is not reached “shortly,” the president threatened to “completely” obliterate the Middle Eastern country's energy infrastructure, including its oil wells as well as Kharg Island. President Trump had told the Financial Times earlier that he could “take the oil in Iran,” and seize the country's export hub of Kharg Island. “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options,” he said. Asked about the state of Iranian defence on Kharg Island he said: "I don't think they have any defence. We could take it very easily."

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US equity markets retreated as oil prices rebounded and software stocks came under fresh selling pressure - Dow slipped -84-points or -0.18%, with Salesforce Inc (down -6.23%) the worst performer in the 30-stock index. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (-3.16%) and Microsoft Corp (-2.68%) also booked notable declines. Caterpillar Inc (up +2.13%) and Cisco Systems Inc (+2.59%) rose over >2%.

All three (3) major stock indexes erased their earlier gains to finish mostly lower in a volatile session on Tuesday.Dow fell 34.29-points or -0.07%.Notable stock moves included 3M CO (+2.39%), Cisco Systems Inc (+1.96%) and Caterpillar Inc (+1.68%) gaining over >1.5%.

US equity markets advanced, staging an impressive intra-session rebound after President Trump reportedly viewed the war with Iran as “pretty much” done - Dow rose +239-points or +0.50%, recovering from an earlier decline of as much as -900-points. Caterpillar Inc (up +3.51%) sat at the top of the primary sector leaderboard, arresting a two-session slide that had dragged the manufacturer of construction and mining equipment down over >7%.

US equity markets retreated as oil prices continued to soar as the war between the US and Iran showed no signs of a resolution, while investors also digested the latest jobs figures - Dow fell -453-points or -0.95% paring an earlier decline of close to -950-points or ~2%. Caterpillar Inc (down -3.57%) and Nvidia Corp (-3.01%) fell over >3%. Boeing Co rallied +4.08% following a Bloomberg report that it was nearing one of the largest sales in its history, a 500-aircraft order for 737 Max planes, which would be unveiled when President Trump visits Beijing from 31 March to 2 April for his first state visit to China since 2017. "The two sides are also in talks for a widebody sale that includes about 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X jets," the report added.

• US equity markets fell sharply as oil prices resumed their march higher after Iran claimed to have attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz - Dow fell -785-points or -1.61%, having been down over >1,100 points or ~2.4% earlier in the session. Caterpillar Inc (-3.54%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (-3.67%), Merck & Co (-3.5%), Sherwin-Williams Co (3.51%) and Walmart Inc (-3.52%) all fell 3.5%+. Salesforce Inc rallied +4.3% to be the leading performer in the 30-stock index as software stocks more broadly continued to rebound. Nvidia Corp edged +0.16% higher, recovering from an earlier decline that came Bloomberg News reported that the U.S. government is looking to add major restrictions to artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports. According to the report, U.S. officials have proposed regulations that would require U.S. companies to seek permission for all exports of AI accelerators, expanding restrictions that currently cover around 40 countries. The U.S. would only approve massive exports - such as more than 200,000 Nvidia GPUs owned by a single company - to allies that make strict security promises and “matching” investments in American AI, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. However, the proposal is not finalised and could see substantial changes.

• US equity markets retreated but settled well off their session lows as concerns around a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict continued to rattle investor sentiment, although comments from President Trump around ensuring energy supply helped assuage some fears - Dow fell -404-points or -0.83%, paring an earlier decline of over >1,250-points. Caterpillar Inc fell -4.03% to be the worst performer in the 30-stock index. Nvidia Corp fell -1.33% despite analysts at Morgan Stanley naming the world's most valuable company by market capitalisation as its top semiconductor pick, citing an attractive valuation. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (up +2.47%) was the leading Dow component overnight.

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US equity markets retreated as investors digested stronger-than-expected jobs data and as software stocks came under fresh selling pressure - Dow eased -67-points or -0.13%, snapping a three-session losing streak. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp dropped -6.5%, while American Express Co (-2.53%) and Boeing Co (2.61%) fell over >2.5%. Caterpillar Inc (4.4%) and Verizon Communications Inc (3.33%) were the leading components in the 30-stock index, while Coca-Cola Co (+2.33%) rebounded a day after posting weaker-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter

US equity markets advanced after posting a sharp rebound last Friday (6 February), with technology again leading the gains - Dow inched +20-points or +0.04% higher to a fresh record closing high of 50,135.87 a day after the 30-stock index has climbed above the 50,000 level for the first time. Microsoft Corp (up +3.05%) was the leading Dow component, while Caterpillar Inc (+2.19%), Cisco Systems Inc (2.31%) and Nvidia Corp (2.5%) all climbed over >2%. Merck & Co Inc fell -3.51%, while Travelers Companies Inc (down -2.88%), Nike Inc (-2.36%) and Amgen Inc (-2.21%) all fell over >2%.

US equity markets advanced after posting a sharp rebound last Friday (6 February), with technology again leading the gains - Dow inched +20-points or +0.04% higher to a fresh record closing high of 50,135.87 a day after the 30-stock index has climbed above the 50,000 level for the first time. Microsoft Corp (up +3.05%) was the leading Dow component, while Caterpillar Inc (+2.19%), Cisco Systems Inc (2.31%) and Nvidia Corp (2.5%) all climbed over >2%. Merck & Co Inc fell -3.51%, while Travelers Companies Inc (down -2.88%), Nike Inc (-2.36%) and Amgen Inc (-2.21%) all fell over >2%.The broader S&P500 added +0.47%, with Information Technology (up +1.59%) sitting atop the primary sector leaderboard for a second consecutive session. Health Care and Consumer Staples both declined -0.86%. AppLovin Corp soared +13.26% and was the leading performer in the S&P500 after a financial publisher retracted some of its most explosive claims regarding AppLovin's alleged connections to transnational crime syndicates. Oracle Corp rallied +9.64%   Kroger Inc rose +3.85% after the after the grocery giant named former Walmart Inc (down -1.63%) executive Greg Foran its new CEO. Micron Technology Inc fell -2.84%, with some traders citing South Korean press reports indicating that Micron's HBM4 offerings aren't fast enough for Nvidia Corp and thus will get shut out of the upcoming Vera Rubin graphics processing units (GPUs).

US equity markets rebounded sharply as technology stocks rallied following a wave of selling in recent sessions - Dow jumped +1,207-points or +2.47% to a record closing high of 50,115.67, the first time the 30-stock index has climbed above the 50,000 mark. Nvidia Corp +7.87%, with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang saying in a televised interview with CNBC that demand has been "going through the roof" as cloud heavyweights lead what he believes could become the “largest infrastructure buildout in human history.” Caterpillar Inc +7.07%. However, Amazon.com Inc fell -5.55% after the company forecast a more than 50% jump in capital expenditures this year as part of its fourth quarter result released after the close of the previous session, intensifying the AI-driven spending spree already underway among its "Magnificent Seven" mega-capitalisation peers.

US equity markets rebounded sharply as technology stocks rallied following a wave of selling in recent sessions - Dow jumped +1,207-points or +2.47% to a record closing high of 50,115.67, the first time the 30-stock index has climbed above the 50,000 mark. Nvidia Corp +7.87%, with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang saying in a televised interview with CNBC that demand has been "going through the roof" as cloud heavyweights lead what he believes could become the “largest infrastructure buildout in human history.” Caterpillar Inc +7.07%. However, Amazon.com Inc fell -5.55%  after the company forecast a more than 50% jump in capital expenditures this year as part of its fourth quarter result released after the close of the previous session, intensifying the AI-driven spending spree already underway among its "Magnificent Seven" mega-capitalisation peers.

US equity markets opened February on a firmer footing despite fresh falls on metals markets and as investors continued to ponder President Trump's nomination for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve - Dow rose +515-points or +1.05%. Caterpillar Inc (+5.1%), Walmart Inc (+4.13%) and Apple Inc (4.06%) all rallied over >4%. Nvidia Corp dropped -2.89% after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing people familiar with the matter, that the chipmaking giant's plans to pour US$100B into OpenAI had stalled, with company executives expressing doubt about the deal.

US equity markets opened February on a firmer footing despite fresh falls on metals markets and as investors continued to ponder President Trump's nomination for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve - Dow rose +515-points or +1.05%. Caterpillar Inc (+5.1%), Walmart Inc (+4.13%) and Apple Inc (4.06%) all rallied over >4%.  Nvidia Corp dropped -2.89% after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing people familiar with the matter, that the chipmaking giant's plans to pour US$100B into OpenAI had stalled, with company executives expressing doubt about the deal.President Trump announced on his Truth Social network that the U.S. had reached a trade deal with India. The Asian nation agreed to stop buying Russian oil, and in exchange the U.S. "will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%," President Trump wrote.The broader S&P500 added +0.54%, with Consumer Staples (up +1.28%), Industrials (+1.26%) and Financials (+1.02%) all rising over >1%. Energy (down -1.98%) and Utilities (-1.54%) fell over >1.5%. Sandisk Corp (up +15.44%) was the leading S&P500 performer overnight as investors continued to applaud the storage device maker's stronger-than-expected fiscal second quarter result last Friday (30 January).

With office vacancies stabilizing at record highs, developers are converting empty towers into residential units. We will discuss the economics of "adaptive reuse" and the impact on the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector.Today's Stocks & Topics: McKesson Corporation (MCK), Commvault Systems, Inc. (CVLT), SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY), SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBF), Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), “The Office-to-Apartment Transformation”, Constellation Software Inc. (CNSWF), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ), Silver and Gold.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The "Best of 2025" episode features fourteen don't miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders who…So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode?Monique Herena, Chief Colleague Experience Officer, American ExpressWanda Wallace, Managing Partner, Leadership Forum & Darren Overfield, EVP, Coaching & Consulting at Kaiser Leadership SolutionsRiina Hellström, Founder, Agile HR CommunityDave Ulrich, Partner at The RBL GroupMarcia Avedon, 3X CHRO, Board Director, Human Capital Expert, and Executive CoachLisa Chang, EVP & Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola CompanyChristina Norris-Watts, Head of Assessment & People Practices, Johnson & JohnsonAnita Graham, EVP & CHRO, LabcorpChristy Pambianchi, CHRO, Caterpillar Inc.Ani Huang, Senior EVP, CHRO Association & Anthony Nyberg, Director, Center for Executive Succession at University of South CarolinaBrandon Sammut, Chief People & AI Transformation Officer, ZapierTina Gupta, SVP, Talent Management, New York Life InsuranceBrian Miller, Chief Talent and D&I Officer, Levi Strauss & CoJennifer Wilson & Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & StrugglesEpisode Sponsor:Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

US equity markets retreated, with technology stocks again leading the weakness amid concerns around the level of investment spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres - Dow fell -228-points or -0.47%, with Caterpillar Inc (down -4.59%) the worst performer in the 30-stock index. Nvidia Corp lost -3.81%.

The history of Netflix and where they go from here, What is the story on Caterpillar Inc., More on the last EP Wealth Advisors and Rob Black Pints and Portfolios of the year on Dec 6th from 12pm to 2pm PST

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Interestingly, gold and Bitcoin (BTC-USD) have decoupled, with gold actually outperforming Bitcoin. So, how should investors think about their asset allocation moving forward? Today's Stocks & Topics: Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (VTGN), iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), Market Wrap, What's Behind the Incredible Gold rally?, Cash Management, Tencent Holdings Limited (TCEHY), Luxury Goods, Baker Hughes Company (BKR), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Eaton Corporation plc (ETN), Monday.com Ltd. (MNDY), Walmart and Chat GPT Partnership.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For the August 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Doug Gray, VP of integrated supply chain for Trane Technologies, about driving resilience in the aftermarket business, embedding sustainability into strategic decision-making, and upskilling long-tenured employees to create value in a landscape of AI and automation. Gray, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, joined Trane's executive leadership in 2024. In his role, he is accountable for the company's supply distribution, including SIOP, order management, quality and packaging, inventory management, and distribution center operations. A global climate innovator, the company provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, refrigeration solutions, and connected building technologies, while maintaining a focus on reduced energy use and carbon emissions. Prior to Trane, Gray spent more than 16 years in various supply chain functions for Caterpillar Inc.  Listen in for insights on AI adoption, aftermarket performance, inventory management, and talent development. Plus, Ted and Tom dig into the latest news about U.S. tariffs and trade relationships, the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, and more. The episode was recorded during the GSCI Advisory Board meeting at the Haslam College of Business on August 20, 2025. Related links:  U.S. hikes steel, aluminum tariffs on imported appliances, railvars, and EV parts How Trump's tariffs, the AI boom, and the leadership shake-up at the Bureau of Labor Statistics will impact the economy Doug Gray named a 2025 Rainmaker by DC Velocity Learn about UT's new master's degree in global supply chain management Download our latest white paper on reshoring manufacturing and the talent skills gap for U.S. labor.  GSCI leaders on five points of consideration from the proposed UP-NS merger Save the date for the fall Supply Chain Forum, November 4–6 in Knoxville Download the white paper “Future-Ready Procurement” or read our blog series  Join the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative, where forward-thinking leaders and companies, like Trane, explore advanced concepts in SCM with UT scholars. Sign up for one of our virtual credentials in Finance (Sept. 15-Nov. 16) and Procurement (Sept. 15–Nov. 16). Become a Text the Tennessee on Supply Chain Management team!

How can AI unlock HR's potential? Why is it important that HR leaders are agile now and in the future? My guest on this episode is Christy Pambianchi, CHRO, Caterpillar Inc.During our conversation Christy and I discuss:How her early career at Pepsi taught her the importance of servant leadership and shaped her approach to HRWhy it's important for an organization to stay focused and never lose sight of why they exist.Why HR leaders need to be present and visible to build trust and hear real feedback from employees.Her optimistic view of AI as a tool for unlocking HR's full potentialHer widely shared LinkedIn post “Letter to My Younger Self” and the five lessons she wishes she learned earlier in her HR career.Connecting with Christy: Connect with Christy Pambianchi on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

Bo and Beth welcome Danika Fesperman, a recent Clover High School graduate and avid GMBT listener, to highlight her plans after graduation with the Caterpillar Inc. ThinkBIG Program to become a diesel mechanic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why I'm so excited about the tariffs You may be thinking I'm a little bit crazy or blind to what is happening now, but I really wish people would be a little more patient and give this a few months to see the benefits. I want to remind people that the path we were on could've led to a collapse just like the great Roman Empire in 476 A.D. The United States in 2024 helped other countries grow their economies by sending them over $1 trillion in trade, not even close to fair trade and that is money we will never see again. Also in 2024, we saw our national debt climb to $35.5 trillion, an increase of roughly $2.5 trillion dollars in just one year! If that continued for the next 10 years, we would have debt of nearly $60 trillion, which would be unsustainable. Let's not even talk about the interest payments on a debt level that high. What is already starting to happen is not the foreign countries, but rather the foreign companies themselves want to continue to be profitable and understand they must produce and be located in the United States. Companies like Siemens from Germany, Taiwan semiconductor and Foxconn along with others have already made huge financial commitments that will benefit their companies and also our country as well. As the days, weeks, and months pass along, I believe you will be hearing about more companies coming to the United States. I believe immigration will also change because we simply do not have enough workers to fulfill all these new jobs. This could lead these foreign companies to bring their workers along, which would make them part of the US consumer base that buys houses, cars, and simple things like go to the grocery store and go out to dinner and even get haircuts. This is quite a bit different from the problems we have with immigration now as it has become a big burden on the US economy. I believe this would create a major win for our country, please be patient!   Good luck if you are trying to time the market If you have sold out of strong companies at good valuations during this market pullback, I believe you have made a huge mistake. As I have said there will be positive news that comes about and moves the market higher, which then leaves you with the question of what do you do now? Get back in? Wait for it to pull back? These trading mistakes can cost you immensely in the long run. I was surprised to see that going back over the last 20 years, seven of the top 10 days in stocks came within a two-week period of the worst 10 days. Which means many people that sold during the worst 10 days likely also missed those great days and the eventual recovery. A great example showing how quickly the tide can turn came on Wednesday after the announcement that there will be a 90-day pause on the full effect of tariffs since more than 75 countries have contacted US officials to negotiate a solution. There was also news that there is an “on the water clause” for cargo entering the US ports. This means any cargo “loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transport on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT April 5, 2025, and before 12:01 a.m. EDT April 9, 2025, and (2) are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before 12:01 a.m. EDT on May 27 2025, are subject to the 10% additional rate in lieu of the country-specific rate of duty.” This is important as it will give companies more time to plan for elevated tariffs. These announcements led to a huge gain in stocks with the Dow climbing 7.87% on the day and the S&P 500 climbing 9.52%. The thing that surprised me was many companies that have China ties also rebounded substantially, but the tariff charged to China will be 125%, effective immediately. I'd be careful buying the dip here on all companies, but the important point I want to show is that the tide can turner quicker than you think!   How does the United States collect tariffs? It is quite the system and it's not as simple as a country/importer sending a check to the United States. The US doesn't do the calculation for every shipment that comes into the country. No matter how it comes in, if it is by truck, plane or ships the country doing the importing is the one that calculates the tariffs and sometimes they use what are known as customs brokers to do the calculation for them. It may surprise you that it is somewhat on the honor system. Before a shipment approaches the border, the importer or the customs broker files electronically the paperwork and says what they are bringing and how much they owe. When the ship pulls into port, the information is reviewed by customs agents before they allow the goods to be unloaded and released. It is kind of like when we file our tax returns. It is on the honor system that you put in all the correct information and just like you may be audited on your tax return, customs do perform random inspections to verify what is being brought in and that the tariff amount is correct. Importers have an account with customs and pay the duties to them. If they use a licensed customs broker, then that broker would make the payment. After all this is completed, whoever imported the goods has 10 days to pay the duties. The penalties are pretty hefty if the importer does not pay within 10 days as they will be hit with admin fees, interest, and other penalties along with the biggest concern which would be suspension of deliveries to the United States. I would definitely say it is in the best interest pf these importers to pay the United States customs within 10 days.   China may look at other avenues to hurt the US in this trade war I've said this before, but the tariffs on Chinese goods hurts them more than their tariffs on our goods. The simple math on it is the U.S. exported $143.5 billion of goods to China in 2024, while importing products worth $438.9 billion. Trade is way more important to their economy considering the fact they are a net exporter and a large one at that. In 2024, China exported roughly $3.58 trillion worth of goods, while importing just $2.59 trillion worth of goods for a surplus around $1 trillion. This makes trade a huge part of GDP as net exports contribute around 20% of GDP. The US on the other hand is a net importer so our trade deficit actually subtracts from GDP. What else can China do to harm the US? China did issue an alert warning its citizens of the potential risk of traveling to the US and attending schools there. Although there were approximately 1.6 million Chinese tourists that visited the US in 2024 and more than 250,000 students enrolled in schools, I don't see this advisory as too problematic especially considering there was an estimated 77.7 million people from other countries that visited the US in 2024. The big concern people have is China selling our debt to drive up borrowing costs. I was disappointed by an article that said China could crush our housing market by selling mortgage-backed securities. Seemed a little dramatic to me considering foreign countries only owned 15% of the total outstanding mortgage-backed securities. Top owners did include China, Japan, Taiwan, and Canada, but I don't see those other players selling at this point in time to harm US markets. It appears China holds just around 2-3% of these mortgage-backed securities and has been selling them over time with holdings down 8.7% year over year in the month of September and down 20% by the start of December. Even looking more broadly at U.S. treasury securities, China owned just $760.8 billion as of January 2025, which would represent about 2.2% of the total U.S. federal debt. Be careful falling for click bait, as I don't believe China has the ability to “crush” our housing market. It would likely cause interest rates to increase slightly, but an outright crash would be extremely unlikely. Overall, while this trade war may hurt us, I still firmly believe it will have a far larger negative impact on the Chinese economy!   Why You Should Never Buy a Certificate of Deposit (CD) Again For decades, certificates of deposit (CDs) have been a go-to option for savers looking to earn a little extra interest while keeping their money safe. However, in today's financial landscape, CDs have become nearly obsolete, offering little to no advantages over more flexible and higher-yielding alternatives. One of the biggest drawbacks of CDs is their lack of liquidity. When you lock your money into a CD, you typically agree to keep it there for months or years. Withdrawing early results in penalties, often forfeiting several months' worth of interest. High-yield savings accounts, on the other hand, offer similar or even better interest rates while allowing you to withdraw funds at any time. Many online banks now offer savings accounts with yields that rival or exceed CD rates, giving you the best of both worlds: competitive returns and unrestricted access to your money. Another option is U.S. Treasury Bills (T-Bills) which are one of the best alternatives to CDs, offering higher returns with even greater security. Backed by the U.S. government, they are virtually risk-free and often yield more than CDs of similar durations. Additionally, T-Bills offer tax advantages, as the interest earned is exempt from state and local income taxes—something CDs cannot provide.  Money market accounts provide another strong alternative to CDs. They often have rates similar to or higher than CDs but come with added flexibility and liquidity. Additionally, money market funds that hold federal or municipal debt come with some tax-exempt income as well.  CDs may seem like a safe, simple choice, but in reality, they are an outdated savings vehicle that rarely makes financial sense anymore. Whether you choose a high-yield savings account, T-Bills, or money market funds, there's always a better alternative that offers higher returns, more liquidity, or better tax advantages.   Companies Discussed: RH (RH), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Harley-Davidson, Inc (HOG) & Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc (WBD)