The second-best Dow performer, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) , had returned 80%.A bulldozer maker more than doubled the return of the chip company that defined the AI trade.Then Caterpillar reported first-quarter 2026 results before the open and the stock ripped roughly 9% to a fresh all-time high near $889. The catalyst is no longer hiding.Best-Performing Dow Jones Stocks Over The Past YearThe Q1 Print That Confirmed The TradeCaterpillar reported Q1 2026 sales and revenues of $17.4 billion, up 22% versus $14. ...

Vatsala Gaur Vatsala G. Caterpillar jumps on earnings beat as AI-driven demand adds to growth Caterpillar jumps on earnings beat as AI-driven demand adds to growth AI Sentiment: 78/100 Bullish This score is generated through AI-driven analysis of the article's content. Author Apr 30, 2026, 13:13 PM Generate Trading Ideas Generating powered by Caterpillar (CAT) Buy CAT. Earnings beat plus record $63B backlog (up 79% YoY) signals real demand, not just a one-quarter pop. The AI/data-center angle is showing up ...