Research
CAT, DE: Trump 'Golden Age' Manufacturing Reality Check
New factory spending declines through Q1 2026. CAT at +62% YTD on commodity cycle, DE flat on agricultural compression — manufacturing 'renaissance' is uneven.
DE
Deere & Company
Price as of Jul 20, 2026
DE analysis
Published Drillr research and company-specific analysis. Existing articles keep their current URLs and citation behavior.
Research
New factory spending declines through Q1 2026. CAT at +62% YTD on commodity cycle, DE flat on agricultural compression — manufacturing 'renaissance' is uneven.
Research
Trump's April 11 pledge to curb fertilizer gouging amid Iran tensions highlights producers like CF, MOS, and NTR as winners from sustained price surges, while ADM, DE, and AGCO face margin squeezes from cost-stressed farmers. Backed by FY2025 financials, CF tops conviction with 41% margins and cheap valuation.
Research
US factory orders flat in February for the second month highlight manufacturing weakness, creating winners like diversified Honeywell and backlog-rich Caterpillar, while cyclical steelmaker Nucor and toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker lag. Analysis ranks six industrials/materials stocks by theme exposure, financials, and outlooks. Key: Favor resilience amid stagnation.
Research
Potential Strait of Hormuz blockade risks broad inflation, favoring pricing power staples like PG, COST, and WMT while pressuring discretionary TGT and input-heavy CAT/DE. Analysis ranks PG highest conviction amid TTM metrics showing superior margins and growth resilience.
Research
Anchored in a 2026 report on Nvidia AI, autonomous trucking, and $1T robotics growth, this analysis ranks NVDA, TSLA, ISRG, DE, PATH, and PLTR as key winners. Nvidia leads with GPU dominance, while Tesla's Optimus eyes trillion-dollar potential amid scrutiny.
Research
Supreme Court oral arguments cast doubt on Trump's birthright citizenship EO, a potential win for labor-reliant firms like MAR, HLT, HD, and MCD amid staffing woes. Financials show margin pressure but resilient FCF; stable immigration supports growth. Bullish stance with eyes on ruling.
Research
US manufacturing's sharp expansion since 2022 boosts machinery demand for CAT, DE, and HON, while surging input costs erode margins at steelmakers NUE/CLF and chemicals firm DOW. CAT leads with record backlog and pricing leverage; CLF lags with negative margins.