Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Russell 2000 Fall as 30-Year Yield Hits 5.7%

Caterpillar Stock Drops as FTC and USDA Seek Comments

Caterpillar shares fall with farm equipment stocks drop after federal regulators opened an inquiry into how the industry operates.

Shares of farm equipment companies are trading lower after the U.S. FTC and USDA issued a notice seeking public comment on agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution market practices, which may give investors pause that the government may pursue further intervention.

Stock Market Midday, Oct. 7: Rising Treasury Yields Pressure Stocks, Caterpillar tumbles over 6%

Major stock indices declined on October 7, 2026, as rising Treasury yields and oil price concerns pressured the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.51%, Nasdaq dropped 0.55%, and the Dow declined 0.98%. Caterpillar led declines with a 6% drop following an analyst downgrade, while Deere slid on federal inquiry news. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services gained after raising 2026 guidance. The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes were expected later that day.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $74

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintains Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $78 to $74.

Nvidia, Okta, Cognex And An Industrial Stock On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’

CNBC traders favor Nvidia, Okta, Cognex and Delta; analysts cite upside, raised targets, RealSense acquisition and upcoming earnings.

CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Nvidia, Okta, Cognex, Delta Air Lines