Stocks to Watch Thursday: Caterpillar, Honeywell, Southwest -- WSJ

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Caterpillar $(CAT)$: The machinery maker posted stronger-than-projected quarterly results and said it continues to see strong power-generator sales, mostly to AI data-center developers. The stock rose more than 5%.

Honeywell $(HON)$: The industrial conglomerate, which is in the process of restructuring and spinning off several businesses, reported mixed quarterly results. The stock gained 4%.

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL): Google used a court order to remove dozens of domains belonging to Ipidea from the internet. Google says the Chinese company sneaks dangerous software onto millions of phones, home computers and Android devices.

Southwest Airlines $(LUV)$: The carrier projected a fourfold profit surge this year as its transition to assigned seats and other premium offerings takes effect. Shares flew up 12%.

Royal Caribbean $(RCL)$: The cruise operator's adjusted earnings forecasts topped estimates, as onboard spending rose. Shares surged 14% higher.

Las Vegas Sands $(LVS)$: The casino operator posted forecast-beating quarterly earnings, but results fell short in the gambling hub of Macau. The stock lost roughly 10%.

Deutsche Bank (DB, XE:DBK): The German lender reported forecast-topping quarterly profit on lighter costs and sustained performance by its investment bank. Shares added less than 1%.

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