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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.
Why Vistra stock is sliding after the $4.7 billion Cogentrix deal

Why Vistra stock is sliding after the $4.7 billion Cogentrix deal

Vistra Corp shares dropped 8% to $155.93 after Moody’s revised its outlook to stable from positive, citing the company’s $4.7 billion deal to buy Cogentrix’s 5.5-GW gas portfolio. Vistra plans to finance the purchase partly with up to $2 billion in bridge loans from Goldman Sachs. Other U.S. power producers also traded lower. Investors await updates on financing and regulatory reviews.
Vistra stock jumps after $4.7 billion Cogentrix buyout bet on AI power demand

Vistra stock jumps after $4.7 billion Cogentrix buyout bet on AI power demand

Vistra shares climbed 4.1% in after-hours trading after it agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy for $4.7 billion, adding 5.5 GW of natural-gas generation. The deal includes $2.3 billion in cash, $900 million in stock, and $1.5 billion in assumed debt. Vistra secured up to $2 billion in bridge loans from Goldman Sachs. The transaction faces regulatory review and hinges on customer demand and power market trends.
US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

Vistra shares rose 4.4% to $170.17 premarket Tuesday after agreeing to buy Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group in a deal valued at $4.7 billion. The acquisition adds 5.5 gigawatts of natural gas generation across key U.S. markets and is expected to close in mid-to-late 2026. Vistra said the deal should boost per-share cash flow starting in 2027.
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.
Constellation Energy stock today: CEG slips in thin year-end trade as Calpine deal stays in focus

Constellation Energy stock today: CEG slips in thin year-end trade as Calpine deal stays in focus

Constellation Energy shares fell 0.6% to $358.33 Monday as U.S. stocks slipped in thin holiday trading. The company’s pending Calpine acquisition advanced, with a key financing deadline extended to Jan. 12. Nuclear license renewals for Clinton and Dresden plants were approved. Utilities edged higher; the S&P 500 retreated from record highs.
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.
Vistra Corp Stock (VST) Forecast and News Today: What’s Moving Shares on December 19, 2025

Vistra Corp Stock (VST) Forecast and News Today: What’s Moving Shares on December 19, 2025

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) closed at $164.10 on Dec. 19, down 1.25%, after volatile trading tied to shifting bets on “AI power demand” stocks. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $219.82. Vistra’s forward revenue outlook improved after PJM’s latest capacity auction set a record price at the cap amid a supply shortfall. Federal regulatory changes on data center co-location in PJM are also in focus.
19 December 2025
Vistra Corp. Stock After Hours: VST Rebounds on PJM Capacity Windfall and a New FERC Data-Center Push — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Vistra Corp. Stock After Hours: VST Rebounds on PJM Capacity Windfall and a New FERC Data-Center Push — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Vistra Corp. closed up 3.88% at $166.17 on Dec. 18, after volatile trading and heavy volume. PJM Interconnection’s latest capacity auction cleared at the $333.44/MW-day cap, citing a 6,623 MW reliability shortfall and a sharp demand jump from data centers. Vistra has significant exposure to PJM. After-hours trading showed little movement in VST shares.
19 December 2025
Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vistra Corp. shares fell 7.77% to $159.97 on Dec. 17 before rebounding to about $163.50 pre-market Thursday. The drop followed renewed doubts about long-term AI-driven power demand, despite PJM’s latest capacity auction clearing at a record $333.44 per MW-day. Vistra reported clearing 10,566 MW in the auction, signaling significant future revenue exposure to the high price.
18 December 2025
Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Drops at the Close, Then Rebounds After Hours on PJM Auction News — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Drops at the Close, Then Rebounds After Hours on PJM Auction News — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Vistra Corp. closed Wednesday at $159.97, down 7.77% after volatile trading, with shares hitting a low of $158.71 and volume near 6.58 million. The stock rebounded in after-hours trading to $163.21, up 2.03%, following news from the PJM Interconnection capacity auction. JPMorgan cut its price target on Vistra to $233 from $249 on Tuesday.
18 December 2025
Vistra (VST) Stock Slides After JPMorgan Target Cut as PJM Capacity Auction Looms — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Vistra (VST) Stock Slides After JPMorgan Target Cut as PJM Capacity Auction Looms — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Vistra shares dropped about 4.9% intraday Wednesday, trading as low as $164.72 after JPMorgan cut its price target to $233 from $249 but kept an “overweight” rating. The decline followed a strong prior close at $173.45. MarketBeat cited unusually light volume and highlighted recent insider selling. Investors also watched for PJM capacity auction results due after the market close.
17 December 2025
Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra shares fell from the low-$170s to the mid-$160s Wednesday after JPMorgan cut its price target to $233 from $249, maintaining an Overweight rating. The move pressured the broader utility sector tied to AI-driven power demand. Recent insider sales by executives added to volatility. Consensus analyst price target stands near $232.
17 December 2025
Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock News Today: Price Action, S&P Upgrade, 2026 Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock News Today: Price Action, S&P Upgrade, 2026 Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Vistra shares traded around $171.82 midday Friday, down 1.6%, after swinging between $167.71 and $179.77. The stock’s volatility follows a surge Thursday and comes as S&P Global Ratings upgraded Vistra to investment grade (BBB-) in early December. Analysts cite efforts to secure long-term cash flows from nuclear and expand flexible generation to meet rising AI-driven power demand.
12 December 2025
Vistra Corp (VST) Stock: AI Data Center Darling or Overheated Utility? Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 6, 2025

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock: AI Data Center Darling or Overheated Utility? Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 6, 2025

Vistra closed at $167.17 on Dec. 5, down 5% and 24% below its September high, but still up about 27.7% year-to-date. Q3 2025 net income fell to $652 million from $1.84 billion, mainly due to smaller derivatives gains. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.58 billion. Vistra’s three-year total return stands near 676%, outpacing most utilities during the AI-driven power demand surge.
6 December 2025
Vistra (VST) Stock on November 23, 2025: Price, Fresh News and What Comes Next for the Nuclear‑Powered Utility

Vistra (VST) Stock on November 23, 2025: Price, Fresh News and What Comes Next for the Nuclear‑Powered Utility

Vistra closed Friday at $168.59, down 3% and about 22% below its September high, after a two-day slide on above-average volume. Q3 revenue missed estimates by 20%, but adjusted EBITDA reached $1.58 billion and 2025 guidance was raised. The board approved a $0.227 quarterly dividend and expanded buybacks, with $2.2 billion remaining. Eighteen analysts rate the stock “Buy” on average, with a $234.36 price target.
23 November 2025
Vistra Corp (VST) Stock News Today: Institutional Flows, Q3 Earnings and 2026 Outlook – 16 November 2025

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock News Today: Institutional Flows, Q3 Earnings and 2026 Outlook – 16 November 2025

Vistra Corp. closed Friday at $174.69 per share, down 22% from its late-September high but still up about 35–40% year-over-year. Waratah Capital Advisors cut its stake by nearly a third in Q2, while other institutions, including PSERS and Thoroughbred Financial, increased holdings. Institutional ownership stands at 90.9%. Analyst consensus sets a median 12-month price target of $238.
Vistra (VST) Q3 2025: $652M Profit, 2026 EBITDA Outlook Raised to $6.8–$7.6B; Board Adds $1B Buyback

Vistra (VST) Q3 2025: $652M Profit, 2026 EBITDA Outlook Raised to $6.8–$7.6B; Board Adds $1B Buyback

Vistra reported Q3 GAAP net income of $652 million and revenue of $4.97 billion, down 21% year over year. The board approved an extra $1 billion in share repurchases through 2027. The company completed 2.6 GW in gas plant acquisitions and signed a 20-year, 1,200-MW nuclear PPA. 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance narrowed to $5.7–$5.9 billion; 2026 guidance set at $6.8–$7.6 billion.

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