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Nuclear energy stands at the cusp of the global push for a low-carbon, greener, and more resilient energy future.

By Karen Roman The growing tension between AI-driven data center development and power availability constraints is reshaping the market, according to a survey published by Vinson & Elkins. The survey also found 96% of infrastructure developers preview power constraints to pivot data center development to new locations, while more than 80% are adopting hybrid and […]

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the best NYSE stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On May 11, Vistra recently completed or initiated 4.5 GW of capacity additions, encompassing nuclear uprates, coal-to-gas conversions, and new renewable projects. CEO Jim Burke projects annual load growth of 5% to 6% in ERCOT and 2% to […]

We just covered Grok’s Latest Stock Portfolio in 2026: Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot’s Top 10 Stock Picks. Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) ranks #3 (see Grok’s Latest Stock Portfolio in 2026: AI Assistant’s Top 5 Stock Picks). Number of Hedge Funds: 102 Surging electricity demand amid the AI data center boom drives the bull case for Vistra […]

Vistra (VST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Vistra (NYSE:VST) is pursuing the acquisition of Cogentrix Energy's 5.5 GW natural gas portfolio, adding a large set of gas fired generation assets to its platform. The company has also entered new long term power agreements with hyperscale data center partners to supply electricity to major technology customers. Together, these moves link Vistra more closely to the growing power needs of AI infrastructure and large scale data centers. For you as an investor, this combination of a large gas...

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is included among the 10 Best Robinhood Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires. On May 7, Reuters reported that Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) swung to a quarterly profit as rising power demand and higher electricity prices lifted results. The company’s shares climbed 4.2% in premarket trading following the report. Power companies across the […]

Constellation Energy earnings surged 28% and revenue sharply accelerated. But the nuclear stock undercut key level.

VST beats Q1 EPS and revenue estimates as capacity prices jump; hedging nearly all 2026 volumes lifts visibility.

“While these views remain below many third-party forecasts and ISO projections, they reflect what we believe to be the pace of physical development,” Vistra CEO Jim Burke said of the company’s load growth projections.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is included among the 12 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Buy for the Data Center Surge. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the largest competitive power generators in the United States. The company operates a power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities in the country. […]

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the 10 Best Utility Stocks that Beat Earnings Estimates. On May 7, 2026, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) reported Q1 revenue of $5.64B, ahead of the $5.24B consensus estimate, while ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.49B. President and CEO Jim Burke said the company entered 2026 with momentum driven by its […]

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) was one of the stocks featured in Jim Cramer’s Mad Money recap, as he discussed how the AI build-out could power the economy. Cramer mentioned the stock during the episode and said: Take a look at these. These companies are hiring like mad because they know the demand for electricity is […]

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the 15 Best Power Generation Stocks To Buy For Data Center Demand. On May 4, 2026, TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker lowered the firm’s price target on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) to $230 from $253 previously and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm expects Vistra to report […]

The headline numbers for Vistra (VST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Vistra (VST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +29.63% and +3.54%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Moby summary of Vistra Corp.'s Q1 2026 earnings call

US equity markets were moving higher before the opening bell Thursday as investors monitor the lates

Vistra and Quanta Services will benefit from soaring energy demand.

If you are wondering whether Vistra at around US$160 per share still offers value, it helps to step back from the headline price and look closely at what that figure might actually represent. The stock has seen mixed recent returns, with a 0.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 6.1% gain over 30 days, an 11.3% return over 1 year and a very large 3 year and 5 year return, which may have changed how the market views its potential and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Vistra as a key player in...

Nuclear stocks Vistra, NuScale Power and Energy Fuels prepare to report earnings on Thursday, while Oklo awaits. Oklo stock jumped on news Wednesday that also lifted most of its peers, but not S&P 500 nuclear stock Vistra.

Shares of Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) are up roughly 13% in midday trading Wednesday after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the Principal Design Criteria for the company’s Aurora powerhouse. The stock trades near $77, and it’s up 59% over the past month. The move adds to a striking 12-month run for Oklo stock, now up ... Oklo Advances 12% on NRC Aurora Approval: Is This the AI Infrastructure Nuclear Play?

VST heads into Q1 report with revenues seen up 37% and EPS up 380%, as data-center power demand and buybacks take center stage.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the utility stocks riding the 2026 “Reliability Shock.” The latest useful company update came on April 8, 2026, when Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) priced a $4.0 billion private offering of senior notes. The financing was mainly aimed at refinancing existing debt and general corporate purposes, but it came shortly after […]

ES' heads into first-quarter earnings results with smart meter installs, transmission investments and disciplined costs in focus, though higher interest expenses may have affected gains.

Let's focus on three utility stocks, AEE, VST and PPL, that are expected to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.

NI heads into Q1 earnings with rising data center demand, customer growth and new rates expected to lift revenues and profits.

Duke Energy (DUK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +7.58% and +8.97%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

In late April 2026, Vistra’s board declared a quarterly common dividend of US$0.2290 per share and semi-annual dividends on its 7.0% Series B Green and 8.875% Series C preferred shares, with payments scheduled for June and July 2026 to holders of record in early summer. These dividend decisions, coming alongside analysts’ expectations for materially higher earnings and revenue versus the prior year, highlight how Vistra is balancing ongoing cash returns with its broader growth ambitions in...

If your electricity bill jumped this year, you’re not imagining it. The driver is the server racks humming inside warehouses going up across Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, more than summer heat or aging infrastructure alone. The AI boom is colliding with a power grid that wasn’t built for it, and the bill is getting ... How AI Data Centers Are Reshaping the Power Market (And the 4 Plays Investors Are Making)