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NASDAQ:META News 10 January 2026 - 11 January 2026

Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:40 (EST) — Market closed. U.S. utilities stocks kicked off Monday under a new spotlight after Meta Platforms secured 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra and partnered with two small-reactor developers. These agreements highlight utilities as Big Tech increasingly seeks reliable power for AI-driven data centers. (Reuters) This matters because utilities frequently trade as “bond proxies” — dividend-paying stocks that track Treasury yields when investors adjust their interest rate forecasts. Economists at S&P Global Market Intelligence noted that markets are closely watching upcoming inflation data, with the Federal Reserve divided on how quickly to ease
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed Meta Platforms climbed 1.1% on Friday after the Facebook parent revealed that nuclear-energy deals might deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of power by 2035 to support its expanding AI data centers. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) edged up 0.35%, while Alphabet ticked higher by 0.9%. (About Facebook) The broader market on Friday gave the S&P 500 a boost, pushing it to a record high close. Despite December’s jobs report coming in weaker than expected, investors remained confident about Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Interest in
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Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

New York, January 11, 2026, 12:57 EST — Market closed Data center-related stocks open Monday with attention on power supply following Meta’s fresh nuclear energy agreements to support its AI expansion. Vistra jumped roughly 10.5% on Friday, Oklo climbed about 7.9%, and Meta edged up around 1.1%. Here’s why it’s crucial today: the market now sees electricity as a hard limit, not just an afterthought, for the upcoming surge in AI data centers. This shift has dragged utilities and nuclear developers into the mix, alongside the chipmakers and server firms that have traditionally led this trade. Spending buzzed again Friday.
11 January 2026
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Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 12:13 (EST) — Market closed. Global stock markets start the week at record levels following new highs on Wall Street and in Europe last Friday, though the calm appears precarious. Early U.S. inflation figures and the initial major wave of bank earnings hit the tape, directly impacting rate expectations and stock prices. On Friday, the S&P 500 climbed 0.65% to 6,966.28. The Dow added 0.48%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.82%. MSCI’s global stock index gained 0.53%, closing at 1,034.87. This came after U.S. payrolls increased by just 50,000 in December, with the unemployment rate dipping
11 January 2026
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Meta stock braces for Monday after nuclear power push and fresh WhatsApp rules risk

Meta stock braces for Monday after nuclear power push and fresh WhatsApp rules risk

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 09:45 EST — Market closed. Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) closed Friday roughly 1.1% higher following the announcement that the Facebook parent company secured nuclear energy agreements to ensure long-term power for its U.S. sites, including a major data center expansion in Ohio. (About Facebook) Why this matters now: power has shifted from a footnote to a key bottleneck as Big Tech ramps up spending on data centers. Investors are weighing if these long-term energy contracts pave the way for growth or simply heap on extra costs and execution risks. The timing couldn’t be more
11 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumped on Meta’s nuclear pact — what VST investors watch before Monday

Vistra stock jumped on Meta’s nuclear pact — what VST investors watch before Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 08:32 (EST) — Market closed. Shares of Vistra Corp (VST.N) jumped 10.5% to close at $166.37 on Friday following the company’s announcement of long-term nuclear power purchase agreements with Meta Platforms. The news puts the stock in the spotlight heading into Monday, with U.S. markets closed on Sunday, leaving investors to mull the strength of the rally. Meta announced 20-year deals to purchase electricity from three nuclear plants operated by Vistra and plans to back small modular reactor (SMR) projects with Oklo and TerraPower, aiming to secure reliable power for its AI-heavy data centers. Oklo’s
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NuScale Power stock pops on BofA upgrade as Meta’s nuclear push puts SMR names back in play

NuScale Power stock pops on BofA upgrade as Meta’s nuclear push puts SMR names back in play

New York, January 11, 2026, 06:25 EST — The market has closed. NuScale Power Corp shares climbed 4.4% on Friday to close at $20.51, following an upgrade to neutral from underperform by Bank of America. The stock fluctuated between $19.74 and $22.49, with roughly 51 million shares changing hands. BofA lowered its price target to $28 from $34, still about 37% above Friday’s closing price, citing “near-term cash cadence and equity overhang” as factors keeping the risk/reward balanced. (Investing.com) Investors jumped on nuclear-related stocks after a fresh surge in Big Tech’s appetite for power. Meta Platforms revealed on Friday that
11 January 2026
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Vistra stock pops on Meta nuclear contracts — what VST bulls and bears watch next week

Vistra stock pops on Meta nuclear contracts — what VST bulls and bears watch next week

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 20:13 EST — Market closed. Vistra Corp (VST.N) shares jumped 10.5% Friday, closing at $166.37, following news that Meta Platforms (META.O) inked 20-year deals to purchase nuclear power from three Vistra facilities. The move cements Vistra’s role in the market’s “AI power” trade as next week approaches. (Reuters) This shift is crucial as investors seek reliable, 24/7 power sources to support growing data centers. Nuclear energy fits the criteria, and locking in long-term contracts helps secure predictable future cash flows. It arrives in a market eager to favor utilities offering dispatchable generation—power that can run
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Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal as utilities stocks head into CPI week

Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal as utilities stocks head into CPI week

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 13:49 EST — Market closed. Shares of Vistra (VST) jumped 10.5% on Friday, beating the broader utilities sector, following Meta Platforms’ deal for long-term power contracts tied to Vistra’s nuclear assets. The rally matters now because Big Tech’s rush to secure reliable electricity is hitting utility and power-producer order books, not just buzzing in conversations about “data centers” and demand forecasts. Investors in utilities stocks, often viewed as bond proxies, may find a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) shifts the dynamics quickly. Such deals also secure steady cash flows, smoothing the way for financing plant
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Global stocks hit record highs after U.S. jobs data; CPI and bank earnings up next

Global stocks hit record highs after U.S. jobs data; CPI and bank earnings up next

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 12:22 EST — Market closed Global stock markets wrapped the week on a high note Friday, with U.S. and European indexes hitting record closes. The MSCI world index also notched a fresh intraday peak, climbing 0.53% to 1,034.87. (Reuters) Rates and currencies shifted alongside stocks. The dollar index climbed 0.26% to 99.13. The U.S. two-year yield, a close Fed barometer, ticked up to 3.538%, while the 10-year slipped to 4.171%. (Reuters) Here’s the scene heading into Monday’s reopen: stocks seem to expect a smooth ride, but the schedule suggests otherwise. Inflation figures and the quarter’s
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Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal — what VST investors watch next

Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal — what VST investors watch next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:14 EST — Market closed Vistra Corp shares jumped on Friday after Meta Platforms inked 20-year power purchase agreements tied to three of Vistra’s nuclear plants. The stock climbed 10.47%, closing at $166.37. Shares peaked at $174.74 during the day before slipping back near session lows, with roughly 14.3 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) Big Tech’s push for nonstop power is hitting a grid that can’t keep up with supply. Existing nuclear plants provide steady output, and locking in long-term contracts can convert that reliability into predictable cash flows for investors. Vistra’s focus isn’t on
10 January 2026
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Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

New York, January 10, 2026, 09:36 (ET) — Market closed Meta Platforms announced 20-year deals to buy power from three Vistra nuclear plants and to collaborate on small modular reactors (SMRs) with Oklo and TerraPower. The company said the projects could deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2035. Executive Joel Kaplan described the move as making Meta “one of the most significant corporate purchasers of nuclear energy.” Meta’s shares last closed up 1.1% at $653.06, after swinging between $642.60 and $654.94. (reuters.com) Power is suddenly front and center in the AI race. Running and training massive models
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Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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