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Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) saw its shares rise 1.55% to $165.31 on Friday, breaking a two-day losing streak, while the broader market also experienced gains. However, it underperformed compared to competitors like Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips, which saw higher percentage increases. Valero's stock remains 10.94% below its 52-week high of $185.62. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.

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Valero Energy Corp. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 286 points (0.6%) on Friday, driven by gains in shares of Caterpillar and Boeing. Caterpillar's stock increased by $24.69 (4.3%), while Boeing's shares rose by $7.99 (3.7%), contributing approximately 201 points to the Dow's rally. Other significant contributors included Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth, and Chevron. A $1 change in any Dow component results in a 6.16-point shift in the index.

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Vertiv Shares Rise After Barclays Upgrade

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Today's whale activity in industrial stocks highlights significant trading opportunities. Notable options trades include bullish sentiment for BE and COIN, while BA and CAT show bearish trends. The report details various trades, including strike prices, total trade prices, and volumes, indicating potential market movements. Traders are advised to monitor these activities for insights into future price fluctuations.

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GE Vernova has seen significant bullish options activity, with 51 unusual trades reported. 47% of traders were bullish, while 37% were bearish. The expected price range for GE Vernova is between $400.0 and $900.0. Currently, the stock is priced at $674.88, up 3.26%. Analysts have given positive ratings, with target prices ranging from $720 to $855. Notably, Jefferies upgraded its rating to Buy with a target of $815. Options trading carries risks, and traders are advised to stay informed and adapt their strategies accordingly.

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Vertiv (VRT) shares rose 7.7% after Barclays upgraded the company to Overweight from Equal Weight, setting a price target of $200, up from $181. Analyst Julian Mitchell noted the stock's underperformance compared to AI-related companies and sees it as an attractive entry point. He expects earnings of $5.68/share for 2026, above the consensus estimate of $5.29. Mitchell emphasized that 80% of Vertiv's revenue comes from data centers and believes concerns about slowing data center spending are exaggerated.

Vertiv soars as Barclays upgrades, sees stock at attractive entry point

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 153 points (0.3%) on Friday, driven by strong performances from Caterpillar and Boeing. Caterpillar's shares increased by $21.14 (3.7%), while Boeing's shares rose by $6.04 (2.8%), contributing approximately 167 points to the Dow's rally. Other significant contributors included UnitedHealth, Goldman Sachs, and NVIDIA. A $1 change in any Dow component results in a 6.16-point impact on the index.

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Barclays sees "beat-and-raise" potential for Vertiv earnings, upgrades shares. Caterpillar leads Dow on AI power gains.

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U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite up over 1%. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals shares surged 57.7% to $5.32 after issuing FY26 guidance, expecting Linzess US net sales of $1.125-$1.175 billion. Other notable gainers included Aimei Health (+34.2%), SELLAS Life Sciences (+22.2%), and Baidu (+12.1%) following its proposed spin-off of AI unit Kunlunxin. Vertiv Holdings rose 7.4% after an upgrade from Barclays. Overall, several stocks recorded significant gains during the session.

- U.S. stocks increased, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing over 1% on Friday, bolstered by Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, which sharply rose 57.7% following its FY26 guidance.  
- The company projected Linzess US net sales of $1.125 billion-$1.175 billion and adjusted EBITDA exceeding $300 million for 2026.  
- Other notable gainers included Aimei Health Technology (up 34.2%) and SELLAS Life Sciences (up 22.2%), reflecting a positive trend in the market.

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Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has delivered an average annual return of 12.93% over the past 15 years, outperforming the market by 1.03%. An investment of $1000 in CAT stock 15 years ago would now be worth $6,171.98, reflecting the significant impact of compounded returns. Caterpillar's current market capitalization stands at $272.08 billion.

If You Invested $1000 In Caterpillar Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is nearing its 52-week high, driven by AI-related power demand and traditional construction, with a current price of $572.87. The stock's momentum is strong, indicated by an RSI of 82.25, but faces potential volatility with upcoming earnings on January 29, 2026, where revenue is estimated at $18.09 billion. Analysts have a mean target price of $597.49, suggesting modest upside. While technical indicators show bullish momentum, fundamental scores indicate mixed performance, raising concerns about potential pullbacks if earnings disappoint.

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Keysight Technologies SVP Sung Yoon sold 889 shares for $183,720.74 at an average price of $206.66, reducing ownership by 4.98%. Post-sale, Yoon holds 16,953 shares valued at approximately $3.5 million. The transaction was disclosed to the SEC. Keysight's stock opened at $203.34, with a 52-week range of $121.43 to $214.58. The company reported Q4 earnings of $1.91 EPS, exceeding estimates, and announced a $1.5 billion stock buyback program. Analysts have raised target prices, with Barclays setting it at $232.00, reflecting positive market sentiment.

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Insider Selling: Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) SVP Sells $183,720.74 in Stock

Retirement Guys Formula LLC has reduced its stake in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 64.9% in Q3, now holding 1,740 shares valued at $830,000. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions, with Fisher Asset Management increasing its stake by 2.3%. Analysts have raised price targets for Caterpillar, with UBS Group setting a new target of $581.00. Insider trading activity includes CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield selling 10,000 shares. Overall, institutional investors own 70.98% of Caterpillar's stock, reflecting significant market interest.

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Sung Yoon, Senior Vice President of Keysight Technologies Inc., has reported the disposal of common shares of the company. The full filing is available through the provided link. This news was generated by Public Technologies and is for informational purposes only, not to be considered as financial, investment, or legal advice. Keysight Technologies Inc. is responsible for the original content published via EDGAR on January 02, 2026.

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