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Vistra stock in focus as VST prices $2.25 billion notes; analysts cite Meta nuclear deal

Vistra stock in focus as VST prices $2.25 billion notes; analysts cite Meta nuclear deal

Shares of Vistra Corp nudged up 0.2% to $172.95 on Tuesday, following the announcement that the power producer priced $2.25 billion in senior secured notes. The move aims to back its planned acquisition of Cogentrix. Vistra's stock fluctuated between $170.85 and $177.76 during the session. The newly issued notes, maturing in 2031 and 2036, carry interest rates of 4.700% and 5.350%, respectively, with a closing date set for Jan. 22, according to the company.
13 January 2026
Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices climbed early Tuesday, with Brent futures rising $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $1.02, also 1.7%, reaching $60.52, close to their strongest points since mid-November. Barclays estimated the geopolitical “risk premium”—the extra cost traders factor in for possible supply disruptions—at around $3-$4 a barrel. Brent’s premium over Dubai, a key Middle East benchmark, also stretched to its widest since July, according to LSEG data. John Evans, analyst at PVM Oil Associates, noted, “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers.”
Vistra stock jumps as VST taps debt markets; analysts recalibrate after Meta nuclear pact

Vistra stock jumps as VST taps debt markets; analysts recalibrate after Meta nuclear pact

Shares of Vistra Corp jumped Monday after the power producer announced a private offering of senior secured notes due in 2031 and 2036. The debt, backed by collateral, is intended to help finance its planned acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, along with other corporate needs like debt repayment. The company did not reveal the size of the offering. By 11:13 a.m. ET, the stock had gained 4.7% to $174.24, while the S&P 500 held steady.
12 January 2026
NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power shares ended Friday at $20.51, gaining roughly 4.3% after fluctuating between $20.32 and $22.29 during the session. The stock’s volatility was on full display once again. Over the past 52 weeks, the share price has swung widely—from a low near $11.08 to a high of $57.42—highlighting the market’s uneven appetite for the small-reactor narrative.
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