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AEP Stock Moves as 13F Filings Add More Questions

AEP Stock Moves as 13F Filings Add More Questions

Institutional holdings in American Electric Power fell by March 31, with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Allworth Financial, and Lockheed Martin Investment Management all reporting smaller stakes than at year-end. AEP raised its five-year capital plan to $78 billion this month, citing rising demand from data centers and industry. The company priced a 23.5 million share offering at $127 each after reporting first-quarter operating earnings of $1.64 per share.
19 May 2026
AEP Stock Sale Swells Toward $3 Billion as Data-Center Power Boom Tests Utilities

AEP Stock Sale Swells Toward $3 Billion as Data-Center Power Boom Tests Utilities

American Electric Power’s stock sale grew to nearly $3 billion after underwriters exercised options for 3.07 million additional shares, SEC filings showed. The move follows AEP’s decision to raise its 2026–2030 capital plan to $78 billion amid surging demand from data centers and industrial users. Shares fell 3% Wednesday on dilution concerns. AEP expects to receive proceeds by May 2028 upon settlement of forward contracts.
AEP Stock Watch: Vanguard’s 7.5% Stake Lands As Jennison Trims Before Earnings

AEP Stock Watch: Vanguard’s 7.5% Stake Lands As Jennison Trims Before Earnings

Vanguard disclosed a 7.51% passive stake in American Electric Power, owning 40.8 million shares, according to an SEC filing. Jennison Associates cut its AEP holding by 2%, while Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased its stake by 30.7%. The filings come ahead of AEP’s May 5 earnings call. AEP shares closed Thursday at $137.11, up 1.99%.
Bloom Energy stock price jumps after close — what traders are watching before earnings (BE)

Bloom Energy stock price jumps after close — what traders are watching before earnings (BE)

Bloom Energy shares jumped 8.1% to $168.89 Tuesday, trading as high as $176.35 on volume of 13.7 million ahead of its Feb. 5 earnings report. Other fuel-cell stocks, including Plug Power and FuelCell Energy, also rose late. The moves follow a Financial Times report on surging demand for onsite power at data centers. Investors await Bloom’s update on bookings, deliveries, and margins.
Bloom Energy stock pops after hours as Jefferies lifts target, earnings next up

Bloom Energy stock pops after hours as Jefferies lifts target, earnings next up

Bloom Energy shares jumped 9% to $152.31 in after-hours trading Tuesday after a volatile session with over 13 million shares traded. Jefferies raised its price target to $92 but kept an Underperform rating, citing new orders but warning on high valuation. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 results for updates on capacity and deployment schedules.
Bloom Energy stock price jumps as Jefferies lifts target — and traders keep chasing data-center power plays

Bloom Energy stock price jumps as Jefferies lifts target — and traders keep chasing data-center power plays

Bloom Energy shares surged 9.5% to $152.82 Tuesday, outpacing other U.S.-listed fuel-cell stocks after Jefferies raised its price target to $92 but kept an Underperform rating. Trading volume hit 9.9 million shares. Investors await Feb. 5 results for updates on deployments and project timelines. American Electric Power recently agreed to buy Bloom fuel cells in a $2.65 billion deal for a Wyoming plant.
Bloom Energy stock drops as Jefferies lifts target but stays bearish ahead of Feb. 5 results

Bloom Energy stock drops as Jefferies lifts target but stays bearish ahead of Feb. 5 results

Bloom Energy shares fell 3.7% to $139.62 Monday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.5% gain. Jefferies raised its price target to $92 but kept an Underperform rating, warning expectations are high. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 results for updates on 2026 deployments and margins. Other fuel-cell stocks, including Plug Power and FuelCell Energy, also dropped.
Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

Bloom Energy shares closed at $149.50 Friday, up 7.4% after an intraday high of $150.65. The rally followed news of a $2.65 billion fuel cell order from American Electric Power and increased focus on power supply issues for data centers. FuelCell Energy, Plug Power, and Ballard Power also gained. U.S. stocks overall ended flat ahead of the long weekend.
Bloom Energy stock pops again after hours — why BE is moving and what traders watch next

Bloom Energy stock pops again after hours — why BE is moving and what traders watch next

Bloom Energy shares rose 4.3% to $139.17 in after-hours trading Thursday, briefly reaching $144.41. The gain follows news of a $2.65 billion fuel-cell supply deal with American Electric Power tied to a Wyoming plant. The contract depends on conditions expected to be met by Q2 2026. Investors await Bloom’s next earnings report, likely in late February.
Bloom Energy stock rallies after AEP’s $2.65 billion fuel-cell order — what to watch before Monday

Bloom Energy stock rallies after AEP’s $2.65 billion fuel-cell order — what to watch before Monday

Bloom Energy shares jumped 10% to close at $134.07 Friday after American Electric Power announced a $2.65 billion deal for Bloom’s fuel cells in a Wyoming project. The agreement includes a 20-year contract with an unnamed buyer, pending conditions expected to clear by Q2 2026. Traders await more details on the end-customer and delivery timeline as the new week begins.
Bloom Energy stock heads into Monday after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell order sparks fresh analyst split

Bloom Energy stock heads into Monday after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell order sparks fresh analyst split

Bloom Energy shares jumped 10.1% to $134.07 Friday after American Electric Power agreed to buy fuel-cell units for a Wyoming data center project valued at $2.65 billion. Analysts split on valuation; Clear Street raised its price target to $68, while BMO set it at $136. The deal includes a 20-year offtake contract. Wyoming officials have promoted the project’s economic impact.
Bloom Energy stock jumps again after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell deal; what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps again after $2.65 billion AEP fuel-cell deal; what investors watch next

Bloom Energy shares closed up 10% at $134.07 on Friday after American Electric Power announced a $2.65 billion deal for Bloom’s fuel cells tied to a planned Wyoming plant. The stock held gains in after-hours trading as investors watched for further contract milestones. AEP’s 20-year offtake agreement for the plant’s output is contingent on conditions expected by Q2 2026. Bloom’s next earnings report is projected for February 26.
Bloom Energy stock jumps again as $2.65B AEP fuel-cell order keeps Wyoming data-center trade in focus

Bloom Energy stock jumps again as $2.65B AEP fuel-cell order keeps Wyoming data-center trade in focus

Bloom Energy shares rose 3.6% to $126.23 Friday after American Electric Power disclosed a $2.65 billion fuel-cell purchase agreement and 20-year offtake deal for a Wyoming facility. Laramie County approved a massive AI data center and 2.7 GW power buildout using Bloom’s fuel cells. Tallgrass estimates the energy infrastructure alone at $7 billion, with total project costs potentially reaching $50 billion.
Bloom Energy stock rises again as AEP expands $2.65 billion fuel cell deal in Wyoming

Bloom Energy stock rises again as AEP expands $2.65 billion fuel cell deal in Wyoming

Bloom Energy shares jumped 5.1% to $128 in early New York trading after American Electric Power disclosed a $2.65 billion fuel-cell order tied to a planned Wyoming facility and a 20-year offtake contract. AEP expects conditions for the agreement to be met by Q2 2026. Investors are focused on delivery timing and contract details. Bloom has not announced its next earnings date.
Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

U.S. utilities stocks end 2025 under scrutiny as electricity bills rise and grid operators warn of supply shortfalls. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) shows a forward P/E of about 19.6 and yield near 2.7%, with NextEra Energy as its largest holding. Power demand is set to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, fueled by data centers and electrification. Investors are watching which companies can grow without sparking political backlash.
Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

U.S. electricity demand is projected to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, driven by AI and data centers, according to the EIA. PJM capacity auction prices reached $333.44 per megawatt-day, with supply falling short by 6,600 MW. Georgia regulators approved a $16.3 billion plan for Georgia Power to boost capacity by 50% to meet data center needs.

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  • iPower Inc. Implements 1-for-8 Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing
    May 20, 2026, 12:50 AM EDT. iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) announced a 1-for-8 reverse stock split effective May 22, 2026, aimed at increasing its share price to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirements. The move will consolidate every eight shares into one, reducing outstanding shares from approximately 5.29 million to about 661,000. Shareholders will receive cash for any fractional shares. The split was approved by iPower's board and stockholders and will not change the ticker symbol "IPW." The reverse split intends to keep iPower compliant with Nasdaq Capital Market listing rules while supporting the company's broader growth strategy in supply chain tech and crypto-related services.

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U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
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Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

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