Caterpillar Shares Drop 0.18% on $1.84 Billion Volume Ranking 44th in Liquidity as Construction and Mining Sectors Send Mixed Signals

Caterpillar Inc. . 23, , . equities in terms of liquidity. The decline occurred despite a broader market rally, as investors weighed mixed signals from the construction and mining sectors, which remain core to the heavy machinery maker’s revenue streams.

Analysts noted muted demand for CAT in after-hours trading, with short-term positioning shifting toward defensive assets. While no direct earnings or guidance updates were released, industry reports highlighted continued softness in global infrastructure spending, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets where Caterpillar holds significant market share. Supply chain constraints for component parts also lingered, though management has previously indicated these issues are manageable.

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