Caterpillar Inc. saw its market capitalization surge to record levels, reaching approximately $347 billion as of February 10, 2026, according to Fortune, driven by increased investor interest in its exposure to data centers, energy infrastructure, and AI-related demand. The company's stock has roughly doubled over the past 12 months, reaching an all-time high of $742, vastly outperforming tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials detained a person for questioning in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are underway with the French ice dancing duo of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron as gold medal favorites.
Caterpillar's impressive performance over the past year has made it the number-one best performer in the Dow, according to Fortune. The company, known for its construction vehicles, is experiencing a moment in the AI age, with shares climbing to record levels. This growth reflects investors' belief in Caterpillar's expanding role in sectors tied to artificial intelligence and related technologies.
In Arizona, a person was detained Tuesday in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as reported by Fortune. The FBI released surveillance videos of a masked person near Guthrie's home the night she vanished on February 1. The Pima County Sheriffs Department and the FBI conducted a court-authorized search at a location in Rio Rico, south of Tucson, though details about the person or the location were not immediately available. The FBI referred questions to the sheriffs office.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are also generating headlines. French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron are favored to win gold in ice dance, according to Vox, though they are also the most controversial pairing in the event.
Other news highlights include President Donald Trump's continued focus on the 2020 election, despite winning convincingly in 2024, as reported by Vox. Trump's director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has reportedly spent months seeking evidence that the 2020 election was stolen from him. Additionally, the news summary from Time covers a range of global events, including scientific analysis of the quadruple axel in figure skating, the emergency landing of a plane in Somalia, the popularity of the Korean dating show "Singles Inferno," French financial initiatives, and developments in AI ethics.
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