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CAT Sees Surge in Demand as Data-Center Buildout Accelerates
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is benefiting from the growing demand for industrial equipment driven by the data-center buildout, according to Kalkine Media. The company supplies construction equipment used to build data-center facilities and power systems, including backup generation, that keep them running.
The surge in construction activity tied to the data-center buildout, rising demand for reliable power systems, and broader infrastructure development are all driving demand for construction and power equipment.
A busy summer earnings stretch kept industrial names under observation, while oil prices slid amid diplomatic developments involving the United States and Iran, shaping the broader cost picture.