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Shares in Caterpillar (CAT -1.98%) were down by 3.2% as of 11:30 a.m. ET today. There's little doubt over the reason for the decline: the coming into effect of 25% tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada, alongside raising tariffs on products from China to 20%.

President Donald Trump's controversial trade tariffs officially took effect today, March 4, 2025, sending panic through the stock market as investors reacted negatively.

Dublin, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series: Caterpillar Inc. 2024" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Microsoft formed a “death cross” – a bearish chart pattern this week that's broadly seen as a sign of a continued decline ahead. A death cross is when a stock's 50-day MA slides below its 200-day MA.

In the latest trading session, Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $343.95, marking a +1.16% move from the previous day.

CAT, CABGY and EXPO have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on February 27, 2025.

Caterpillar demonstrates sustainable profitability despite a 3.4% revenue decline in 2024, attributed to effective cost management and strategic business diversification. Trading at a P/E of 15.42x and EV/EBITDA of 12.49x, Caterpillar's valuation is close to industry medians, indicating fair market value. Short-term macroeconomic challenges limit growth catalysts, but long-term potential remains strong due to a diversified business model and competitive positioning.

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