Why Is Atlas Energy Stock Gaining Friday?

Akamai, Atlas Energy Solutions, People And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

U.S. stocks rose Friday; Akamai jumped 8.1% on an $11.6B Anthropic cloud deal, while Atlas Energy, Almonty and others posted strong gains.

Atlas Energy Solutions shares are trading higher after the company announced that two of its wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries executed separate cost reimbursement agreements.

Atlas Energy Solutions Signs Cost Reimbursement Agreements With Unnamed AI Lab For Data Center Power Equipment; Terms Not Disclosed

9 Of 11 Sectors Fall In Friday Trading As Cyclicals Lead

Friday’s regular session has two sectors higher and nine lower, with growth and cyclical sectors split across the top three positions. The leaders are separated rather than clustered, with Technology and Industrials

Is Caterpillar the Best Industrials Stock to Buy Right Now?

Caterpillar delivered one of its strongest quarters, with Q2 2026 revenue up 24% to $20.5 billion and a record $72 billion backlog driven by AI infrastructure demand. The company's EPS reached $7.77, and analysts project significant upside with an average price target of $975 versus the current $803 price. However, the trailing P/E ratio above 35 reflects elevated valuation, though justified by multiyear demand visibility and reduced cyclicality.

8 Of 11 Sectors Fall In Thursday Trading As Leaders Split

Three sectors are higher and eight are lower in Thursday’s regular session, with growth, cyclical and defensive sectors each represented among the top three. The leaders are separated rather than