<div id="readability-page-1"><ul><li>3 Stocks Most Likely to Split in 2026</li></ul><p>Caterpillar, Deere &amp; Company,  and Lowe's Companies are the three Construction stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Construction stocks are shares of companies directly involved in building and related activities, including home and commercial builders, civil contractors, materials manufacturers (cement, steel, lumber), equipment makers, and engineering or project-management firms. These stocks are typically cyclical and sensitive to interest rates, commodity costs, and government infrastructure or housing spending, so investors closely watch housing starts, permits, order backlogs, and input-cost trends when evaluating them. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Construction stocks within the last several days.</p><h2>Caterpillar (CAT)</h2><p>Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, road reclaimers, forestry machines, cold planers, material handlers, track-type tractors, excavators, telehandlers, motor graders, and pipelayers; compact track, wheel, track-type, backhoe, and skid steer loaders; and related parts and tools.</p><ul><li>Caterpillar Stock Could Top $650 by Year’s End</li></ul><p>Read Our Latest Research Report on CAT</p><h2>Deere &amp; Company (DE)</h2><p>Deere &amp; Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of equipment used in agriculture, construction, forestry, and turf care. It operates through the following segments: Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services. The Agriculture and Turf segment focuses on the distribution and manufacture of a full line of agriculture and turf equipment and related service parts.</p><ul><li>From Bulldozers to Big Data: Caterpillar’s Bull Case Gets a Lift</li></ul><p>Read Our Latest Research Report on DE</p><h2>Lowe's Companies (LOW)</h2><p>Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States. The company offers a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. It also provides home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lawn and garden, lumber, kitchens and bath, tools, paint, millwork, hardware, flooring, rough plumbing, building materials, décor, and electrical.</p><p>Read Our Latest Research Report on LOW</p><h2>See Also</h2><ul><li>MarketBeat's Top Five Stocks to Own in December 2025</li><li>Rivian's 57% Surge: Head Fake, or Sign of a 2026 Sea-Change?</li><li>Will the Fed Cut or Pause? These Finance Stocks Can Win Either Way</li><li>Advanced Micro Devices Is the Most Compelling AI Trade for 2026</li><li>Microsoft Is Lagging the Market—But Its Moat May Matter More in 2026</li><li>The Kroger Catalyst: $2 Billion Reasons to Buy</li></ul><p><em>This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.</em></p><h2>Should You Invest $1,000 in Caterpillar Right Now?</h2><p>Before you consider Caterpillar, you'll want to hear this.</p><p>MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Caterpillar wasn't on the list.</p><p>While Caterpillar currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.</p><p>View The Five Stocks Here</p>                  </div>

<p>Caterpillar, Deere & Company, and Lowe's Companies are highlighted as key construction stocks to monitor, according to MarketBeat. These companies are involved in various construction-related activities and are sensitive to economic factors like interest rates and government spending. Caterpillar specializes in construction and mining equipment, Deere focuses on agricultural and construction machinery, while Lowe's is a major home improvement retailer. Recent trading volumes indicate strong investor interest in these stocks.</p>

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