United Rentals
The industrial sector faced a harsh reality check this week as United Rentals (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, saw its shares dive by nearly 13% following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings and a surprisingly cautious revenue forecast for 2026. Despite coming off a record-breaking 2025,
GE Aerospace
On January 22, 2026, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) delivered what many analysts would consider a textbook "beat and raise" performance for its fourth quarter and full-year 2025. The results showcased a company at the peak of its powers, commanding a historic $190 billion backlog and riding an unprecedented
3M
The morning of January 20, 2026, 3M (NYSE: MMM) released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, signaling a definitive turn in the company’s multi-year effort to shed its image as a litigation-burdened conglomerate and re-emerge as a lean industrial powerhouse. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
AI
As of January 13, 2026, the global obsession with artificial intelligence has transitioned from a race for digital supremacy into a grueling battle for physical resources. While the initial years of the AI boom were defined by a desperate scramble for high-end semiconductors, the narrative has shifted fundamentally. Today, the
Caterpillar
On January 12, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) solidified its position as the undisputed titan of the industrial sector, with its stock price surging to a fresh all-time record of $627.75. The rally was ignited by a bullish research note from Citigroup, which raised its price target for the
RPM International
MEDINA, Ohio – In a morning that underscored the persistent fragility of the global industrial sector, RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) reported its fiscal 2026 second-quarter results today, January 8, 2026. While the company achieved record second-quarter sales of $1.91 billion—a 3.5% increase year-over-year—the performance was overshadowed
M&A
As the calendar turns to January 1, 2026, the United States financial markets are witnessing a dramatic transformation in the landscape of corporate dealmaking. After a multi-year "deal desert" characterized by aggressive interest rate hikes and valuation mismatches, the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) environment has entered
Caterpillar
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
Caterpillar
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
Hillman Solutions
Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: HLMN) has solidified its position as a powerhouse in the American industrial landscape, reporting a record-breaking $424.9 million in net sales for the third quarter of 2025. This milestone, representing an 8% increase over the previous year, underscores a period of relentless growth for the
Deere & Company
On December 24, 2025, Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) successfully halted a grueling six-day losing streak, providing a glimmer of hope for investors who have weathered a volatile year for the agricultural machinery giant. The stock’s modest rebound of 0.19%, closing at $467.09, was bolstered by a
Poland
The Polish industrial sector, long considered the manufacturing engine of Central Europe, hit a surprising speed bump in late 2025. According to the latest data released by the Central Statistical Office (GUS), industrial production fell by 1.1% year-on-year in November 2025, a sharp reversal from the robust 3.3%