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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

Meta shares closed up 1.1% at $653.06 after announcing 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower, aiming for up to 6.6 gigawatts by 2035. European and Chinese regulators launched new investigations into Meta this week. In Europe, WhatsApp Channels exceeded the EU’s regulatory threshold, triggering possible stricter rules. China will review Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus.
Dow and S&P 500 hit fresh record closes as chip rally shrugs off tariff noise

Dow and S&P 500 hit fresh record closes as chip rally shrugs off tariff noise

U.S. stocks closed at record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 finishing up 0.65% and the Dow up 0.48%, led by gains in chipmakers. The PHLX semiconductor index jumped 2.7% to a record after Meta agreed to buy power from Vistra’s nuclear plants. Investors trimmed bets on near-term Fed rate cuts after December payrolls rose by 50,000 and unemployment dipped to 4.4%. Markets watched for a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.
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.
S&P 500 hits record, chip stocks jump — jobs report and Trump tariff case set up next market move

S&P 500 hits record, chip stocks jump — jobs report and Trump tariff case set up next market move

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,966.28 on Friday, led by chip stocks after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, missing forecasts, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%. The dollar index gained 0.26% and the two-year Treasury yield rose to 3.538%. Housing stocks jumped after Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases.
Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal to feed AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal to feed AI data centers

Vistra shares jumped 10.5% after-hours as Meta signed 20-year power purchase agreements for over 2,600 MW from three Vistra nuclear plants in PJM, with deliveries starting in late 2026. An SEC filing showed Vistra expects the deals to boost its adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once plant upgrades are complete by 2034.
Oklo stock jumps after Meta backs 1.2-gigawatt Ohio nuclear campus

Oklo stock jumps after Meta backs 1.2-gigawatt Ohio nuclear campus

Oklo shares jumped nearly 8% after hours Friday following news of a Meta-backed plan for a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Meta signed 20-year power deals with Vistra and will help develop small modular reactors with Oklo and TerraPower. Oklo said Meta can prepay for power to fund early work, including fuel. Oklo also advanced a radioisotope pilot project with a new Department of Energy agreement.
9 January 2026
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.
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.
Vistra stock jumps as Meta locks in 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps as Meta locks in 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra shares rose 11% to $167.11 by midday Friday after Meta signed 20-year nuclear power purchase agreements for 2,609 MW, with deliveries starting in late 2026. The deals cover Vistra’s Perry, Davis-Besse, and Beaver Valley plants. Investors focused on capital spending for upgrades and license extensions. Meta aims to secure power for its Ohio data center and future AI operations.
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.
Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra shares jumped 14.4% to $172.26 after Meta announced 20-year deals to buy power from three Vistra nuclear plants for its U.S. data centers. The agreements cover over 2,600 megawatts from plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Meta did not disclose financial terms. Traders are watching for regulatory approvals and details on plant upgrades.
Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta shares rose 0.1% after announcing three nuclear power deals to supply its AI data centers. Vistra jumped 14.6% and Oklo gained 15.8% on news of long-term contracts and Meta’s funding for new reactors. The agreements could support up to 6.6 GW of clean energy by 2035. Investors are watching permitting timelines and Meta’s next earnings for capex details.
Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear campus to power AI data centers

Oklo stock jumps as Meta backs 1.2-GW Ohio nuclear campus to power AI data centers

Oklo shares surged nearly 20% premarket after Meta agreed to back its 1.2-gigawatt nuclear project in Ohio and signed 20-year power deals with Vistra. Meta will prepay for electricity and help fund Oklo’s Aurora reactors. Oklo disclosed plans to sell up to $1.5 billion in stock, raising dilution concerns. The company remains pre-revenue and burned $62.2 million in cash over the past year.
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.

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  • Trinseo Extends Expiration of Key Debt Waivers
    April 30, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT. Trinseo PLC notified the SEC of extended expiration dates for certain key waiver agreements related to its debt. Following its delisting from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 30, 2026, Trinseo's ordinary shares continue to trade over the counter under the symbol "TSEOF." The extensions aim to maintain compliance with financial covenants amidst operational adjustments. These waivers help avoid defaults by temporarily relaxing terms imposed by creditors. Investors should note the ongoing oversight despite the NYSE exit, signaling continuing financial discipline during this transition period.

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Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
NEW YORK, April 30, 2026, 17:13 (EDT) Sandisk shares fell about 6% in after-hours trading on Thursday even after the flash-storage company reported a sharp profit jump, forecast another surge in earnings and disclosed a $6 billion buyback. The stock had closed the regular session at $1,096.51, market data showed, before slipping to about $1,030 shortly after 5 p.m. Eastern. (MarketBeat) The reaction says less about one weak line in the report than about the bar now set for Sandisk stock. Shares have soared more than 3,000% over the past year as investors crowded into memory and storage names tied
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

30 April 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.6% to $199.57 Thursday as investors reacted to Alphabet and Amazon expanding sales of their own AI chips. Alphabet reported Google Cloud revenue up 63% and began selling TPU chips directly to customers. AMD and Broadcom shares rose 5.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Amazon said its Trainium chip line secured $225 billion in revenue commitments.
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