卡特彼勒(CAT.US)成“二线AI概念股”领头羊！市值首破 3000 亿美元大关

Group 1 - Caterpillar's stock price has continued to rise, driven by strong AI prospects, with its market capitalization briefly surpassing $300 billion [1] - The stock price increased by 2.4% to a high of $644.59 before closing up 1.1%, resulting in a market cap of approximately $298 billion [1] - Caterpillar's stock has risen 11% this year, following a 58% increase last year, making it one of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 industrial index [1] Group 2 - The demand for power generation equipment, driven by data center needs, has created a record backlog of orders for Caterpillar [1] - Analysts highlight that the power generation segment is the fastest-growing part of the company, with above-average transparency and significant capacity increases to meet demand [1] - Economic optimism has benefited Caterpillar's stock, as investors shift towards economically sensitive stocks following stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth [4]