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Why Michael Burry Is Shorting Caterpillar Now
Legendary investor Michael Burry just disclosed a short position on Caterpillar for the first time, after the stock nearly doubled in 2026's AI-driven rally. Lucas and Luna break down Burry's logic: what Caterpillar's cycle-sensitive business reveals about a potential earnings peak, and how the current macroeconomic backdrop—with the VIX at 16.45 and the S&P 500 near 7,500—creates a tricky environment for short sellers. They examine Caterpillar's exposure to China, infrastructure spending, and the AI data center buildout that boosted its shares. Plus, a reality check on…
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