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GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

GE Vernova shares jumped 6.1% to $681.55 Friday after the White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency power auction to speed new generation. PJM said it will require large new power users to supply their own generation or face curtailment, and plans to file proposals with FERC. About 5 million GE Vernova shares traded. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock tumbles nearly 10% as PJM power-price curbs enter the frame

Constellation Energy stock tumbles nearly 10% as PJM power-price curbs enter the frame

Constellation Energy shares fell 9.8% to $307.71 Friday after the White House ordered PJM to hold an emergency power auction and cap capacity market prices. PJM detailed new rules for large data centers, including requiring them to provide their own generation or face curtailment. Vistra and NRG Energy also dropped. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for MLK Day.
17 January 2026
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Why Vistra stock sank 7% Friday as a PJM “emergency auction” idea spooked power names

Why Vistra stock sank 7% Friday as a PJM “emergency auction” idea spooked power names

Vistra shares fell 7.4% after the White House pressed PJM Interconnection for an emergency auction to address surging power demand from data centers. The move raised the prospect of caps on capacity-market charges and forced curtailments for large new users. GE Vernova rose 6.1% on turbine demand hopes, while Constellation Energy and Vistra led S&P 500 losses. PJM’s next capacity auction is set for late June.
17 January 2026
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Constellation Energy (CEG) stock dives on White House push to cap PJM power-market prices

Constellation Energy (CEG) stock dives on White House push to cap PJM power-market prices

Constellation Energy shares fell 9.8% to $307.71 in after-hours trading Friday after the White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency auction for new power plants and cap earnings for existing ones. The move follows an 800% surge in PJM capacity prices and criticism from state officials over rising power bills. GE Vernova rose 6.1%, while Vistra dropped 7.5%. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

GE Vernova shares surged 6.1% to $681.57 after the White House and PJM state governors proposed a $15 billion emergency auction to boost power supply for AI data centers. Constellation Energy, Vistra, and Talen Energy stocks fell sharply as investors weighed the impact of accelerated generation on prices. PJM and regulators are set to provide updates before GE Vernova’s Jan. 28 earnings.
16 January 2026
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Vistra (VST) stock slides as White House PJM price-cap plan hits power producers

Vistra (VST) stock slides as White House PJM price-cap plan hits power producers

Vistra shares fell 6.8% to $167.91 Friday morning, leading declines among independent power producers after a report on possible PJM auction price caps. Constellation Energy dropped 9.6% and Talen Energy slid 9.0%. Governors in PJM states plan to sign a deal at the White House imposing two-year auction price caps and shifting more grid costs to data center operators, according to Reuters.
16 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock dips Monday as Calpine filing details put share supply back in focus

Constellation Energy stock dips Monday as Calpine filing details put share supply back in focus

Constellation Energy shares fell 1.6% to $336.87 late Monday morning, bucking gains in other power producers. The drop follows disclosure of lock-up periods and resale registration rights for former Calpine shareholders after last week’s merger. Constellation also filed to register up to 49.6 million shares tied to the deal. Investors await integration updates and the next earnings date, tentatively set for Feb. 17.
12 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock jumps after Bank of America upgrade as Meta nuclear pacts lift SMR trade

NuScale Power stock jumps after Bank of America upgrade as Meta nuclear pacts lift SMR trade

NuScale Power shares rose 4.3% to $20.51 in after-hours trading Friday after Bank of America upgraded the stock to neutral with a $28 target, citing funding and timing challenges. Meta’s new nuclear power deals fueled sector-wide gains, with Vistra and Oklo jumping nearly 14%. Options trading in NuScale surged 31% above average. The stock remains below key moving averages ahead of earnings expected March 2.
10 January 2026
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Constellation Energy (CEG) stock jumps after TD Cowen Buy call; Calpine deal back in focus

Constellation Energy (CEG) stock jumps after TD Cowen Buy call; Calpine deal back in focus

Constellation Energy shares jumped 6.1% to $342.52 in after-hours trading Friday after TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $440 target. The move follows Constellation’s completed acquisition of Calpine, creating a 55-gigawatt power producer. Analysts cited strong contract demand and data-center growth. Investors await the next earnings report, expected mid-February.
10 January 2026
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Meta stock edges higher after nuclear power deals aimed at AI data centers

Meta stock edges higher after nuclear power deals aimed at AI data centers

Meta shares rose 1.1% to $653.06 in after-hours trading Friday after announcing nuclear power deals to supply its AI data centers. Agreements with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower could support up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2035. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors are watching project timelines and permitting.
9 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock jumps as TD Cowen turns bullish, Meta nuclear deals lift power names

Constellation Energy stock jumps as TD Cowen turns bullish, Meta nuclear deals lift power names

Constellation Energy shares climbed 5.6% to $340.51 Friday after TD Cowen began coverage with a buy rating and $440 target. The move followed Constellation’s completed acquisition of Calpine, creating the largest U.S. electricity producer. Meta’s 20-year nuclear power deals lifted sector peers. The DOJ cleared the Calpine deal last month with required divestitures.
9 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra Corp shares jumped 11.4% to $167.81 after announcing 20-year nuclear power purchase agreements with Meta Platforms covering over 2,600 MW from three plants. The contracts begin deliveries in late 2026 and could boost Vistra’s adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once fully in place. Meta also signed nuclear deals with two other firms. Vistra stock remains below its September high of $219.82.
9 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock slides as Calpine deal closes, investors eye integration updates

Constellation Energy stock slides as Calpine deal closes, investors eye integration updates

Constellation Energy shares fell 4.2% to $324.54 Thursday, extending losses after closing its $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition. The combined company now controls 55 gigawatts of generation capacity. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a $167 million digital safety upgrade at Constellation’s Limerick nuclear plant. Broader U.S. power sector stocks also declined amid a cautious market.
8 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

Constellation Energy rose 3.7% to $366.25 Friday, ending a four-day slide as utilities led U.S. equities higher on the first trading day of 2026. The stock remains 11% below its October peak. Investors are watching a Jan. 12 debt-exchange deadline tied to Constellation’s Calpine deal and next week’s U.S. labor data. Trading volume was 2.3 million shares, slightly below the 50-day average.
3 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy closed down 0.4% at $357.12 Tuesday as traders tracked its $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition and regulatory hurdles, including required divestitures in three states. Shares moved between $355.50 and $361.40. No new filings followed a Dec. 23 update on Calpine note exchanges. Nuclear power sentiment remained in focus after Duke Energy’s permit application for a new North Carolina facility.
31 December 2025
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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.
25 December 2025
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Three Mile Island Restart: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Crane Clean Energy Center Can Cut Power Prices and Fuel Microsoft’s AI Push

Three Mile Island Restart: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Crane Clean Energy Center Can Cut Power Prices and Fuel Microsoft’s AI Push

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the former Three Mile Island nuclear site to promote restarting Unit 1, backed by a $1 billion federal loan to Constellation Energy. The project aims to supply power for AI-driven data center growth, with Microsoft signing a long-term purchase deal. Unit 1, shut since 2019, could return to service by 2027, pending regulatory approval.
18 December 2025
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  • Insider Buying Highlights at Lamb Weston Holdings and Charter Communications on April 29
    April 29, 2026, 12:34 PM EDT. On Wednesday, Lamb Weston Holdings CFO James D. Gray bought 4,556 shares at $43.85 each, signaling confidence with a $199,781 investment. This is his first purchase in a year, coinciding with LW's 1.5% share price rise. Charter Communications Director Balan Nair added 1,000 shares at $175.46, investing $175,460. Despite Nair's purchase, CHTR shares dipped about 1% Wednesday, offering bargain prices down to $169.73, 3.3% below his buy price. Insider buying suggests an expectation of future gains, drawing attention to these stocks amid current market fluctuations.

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Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

29 April 2026
Mastercard shares climbed 3.8% to $526.90 Wednesday after Visa beat profit estimates and raised its outlook, sending Visa shares up 8.7%. Mastercard reports first-quarter results Thursday. The company expanded its Start Path program this week to focus on business payments, with fintech Glass joining to work on public-sector procurement. Mastercard does not lend or issue cards, earning mainly from transaction fees.
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

29 April 2026
GE HealthCare cut its 2026 profit forecast Wednesday, citing higher chip, oil, and freight costs, as well as tariffs and a supplier issue. Shares fell nearly 13% to $59.75. First-quarter revenue rose 7.4% to $5.13 billion, but net income dropped to $389 million from $564 million a year earlier. The company also announced a reorganization, merging its Imaging and Advanced Visualization units.
Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

29 April 2026
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China’s Hua Hong, Reuters reported. The move targets shipments linked to facilities believed capable of advanced chip production. Applied reported $2.10 billion in China revenue last quarter, or 30% of its total. Shares in Applied, Lam, and KLA traded lower after the news.
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