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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

Covers:
  • stocks
  • markets
  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
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Caterpillar Stock Slides After Baird Downgrade Cites Data Center Risks

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Caterpillar Stock Slides After Baird Downgrade Cites Data Center Risks

Jul 29, 2026

The industrial equipment maker's shares fell after Baird cut its rating to Neutral and slashed its price target, warning that new regulations on data center construction could slow future orders. The move follows a separate downgrade earlier in the week, adding to investor concerns ahead of the company's earnings report.