Tech Stock Selloff Hits Wall Street Amid Valuation Fears

Wall Street experienced a significant downturn as investors questioned soaring tech valuations, triggering a broad market selloff. The Nasdaq led declines with a 0.9% drop while energy markets faced additional pressure from falling Russian oil exports. This correction threatens to derail the ongoing tech rally that has characterized 2025.

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Caterpillar Soars on AI Data Center Demand Boost

Caterpillar Inc. shares recorded their biggest gain in 16 years following impressive quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The surge was driven by unprecedented demand for the company’s power-generation equipment from AI data centers. This performance highlights how traditional industrial companies are benefiting from the artificial intelligence boom, with the energy and transportation division posting a 17% revenue jump that significantly outpaced growth in traditional mining and construction segments.

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US Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

US equities surged higher as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Federal Reserve’s crucial rate decision. Technology stocks led the charge, with Nvidia approaching a historic $5 trillion market capitalization while industrial names like Caterpillar posted impressive gains, driving broad market optimism despite lingering concerns about narrow leadership and upcoming Fed guidance.

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Verizon Gains, Caterpillar Rises on AI, Fiserv Plunges

Morning Brief host Julie Hyman highlights key stock movements driven by corporate earnings and outlook revisions. Verizon shares climbed in pre-market trading following positive earnings, while Caterpillar benefited from AI data center projects. Meanwhile, Fiserv saw significant declines after reducing its full-year profit guidance.

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3 Monthly Dividend ETFs Outperforming SCHD

While Schwab’s SCHD has long been considered the benchmark for dividend ETFs, three monthly-paying alternatives are delivering superior long-term performance. Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income (DIVO), WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend (DTD), and SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) have all outperformed SCHD over both 10-year and 5-year periods while offering more frequent income distributions, creating compelling options for investors seeking both growth and steady cash flow.

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AI Job Loss Threat: 300M Positions at Risk

Artificial intelligence threatens to eliminate millions of jobs worldwide while simultaneously boosting productivity, creating a dangerous economic paradox. Experts debate whether AI-driven efficiency could trigger economic recession through widespread unemployment, with Goldman Sachs research predicting 300 million global job losses. The transition may leave many workers struggling to adapt to new economic realities as companies like Caterpillar already implement AI systems that replace field workers with control room operators.

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7 Industrial Stocks to Watch Today: MarketBeat Picks

MarketBeat’s stock screener has identified seven key industrial stocks commanding investor attention today, spanning machinery manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and energy storage sectors. The selection of Plug Power, Danaher, Caterpillar, Cipher Mining, Linde, Eaton, and Eos Energy Enterprises highlights diverse opportunities within the industrial equity space, representing both established industrial leaders and specialized technology-focused firms across multiple industrial subsectors.

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3 Monthly Dividend ETFs Outperforming SCHD

While the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) remains the benchmark for dividend investors, three monthly-paying alternatives have consistently delivered superior long-term performance alongside higher yields. The Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA), and Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (QDVO) have collectively outperformed SCHD over the past decade while offering the compounding benefits and convenience of monthly distributions. For investors seeking to diversify beyond the traditional dividend ETF standard, these funds present compelling opportunities for enhanced income and growth.

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Bedrock Robotics Raises $80M for AI Construction Tech

Bedrock Robotics, a startup specializing in AI-driven automation for construction equipment, has raised $80 million to address the industry’s labor shortage and safety concerns. The company retrofits traditional heavy machinery with cameras, sensors, and machine-learning software to enable autonomous operation, with plans for fully operator-less deployments by 2026. Founder Boris Sofman highlights the urgent need for automation due to a half-million-worker shortfall and rising project demands. The technology not only boosts efficiency but also reduces workplace injuries, which claimed 738 lives in 2022 alone. Bedrock joins competitors like Built Robotics and SafeAI in a rapidly growing market projected to hit $8 billion by 2033.

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