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Vertiv Holdings (VRT) stock sinks on Wednesday after missing its second quarter earnings estimates despite its increase to full-year guidance. Vertiv is a major player in AI data center infrastructure. Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman is joined by Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Pras Subramanian and Breaking News Reporter Jake Conley to weigh in on the outlook for the rest of the major companies participating in the AI infrastructure buildout.
AI data centers are putting pressure on the US power grid, making grid equipment manufacturers, apart from chipmakers, direct beneficiaries of the AI buildout. US data center power consumption is expected to increase 22% in a single year, with total grid demand almost tripling to 134.4 GW by 2030. Hyperscalers such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, […]
Industrial stocks bucked a falling market on Thursday. The State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF popped back into in a buy zone, led by gap-ups and breakouts for CSX, RTX and others. Many holdings in this exchange traded fund delivered blowout earnings this week.
GE Vernova's $24 Billion Order Boom Isn't Enough to Stop the Selloff
GE Vernova had a great quarter. Investors didn't care.
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) shares dropped about 6.4% on Wednesday morning after the power equipment maker's wind segment losses widened even as the company posted stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue and record orders. The company's wind business, its long-standing trouble spot, reported...
Demand for GE Vernova's equipment rose again in the second quarter of the year, but shares slid about 6% Wednesday morning. The company’s earnings per share missed analyst expectations, though its $11.1 billion in revenue for the quarter was higher than expected. It raised revenue and free cash flow guidance for the year.

GE Vernova stock dropped on Wednesday despite a beat on earnings as the company's wind segment continued to face challenges.
GE Vernova’s revenue topped Wall Street estimates, and the company raised its full-year revenue outlook, though earnings per share came in below consensus.
Investing.com -- GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) reported second-quarter results that missed earnings expectations despite beating revenue estimates, with shares falling 2.7% premarket following the announcement.
Highly anticipated GE Vernova earnings for the second quarter early Wednesday will provide the latest insights into AI-driven demand for gas turbines and electrical transformers. GE Vernova confirmed in June that its massive, heavy-duty gas turbines are basically sold out through 2029. Big Tech companies aggressively purchased the gas turbines to power their artificial-intelligence (AI) data-center campuses by themselves, with regionals grids unable to meet massive electricity demand.

Bank of America (BAC) predicts that the US could face a major electricity shortage between 2026 and 2030. Yahoo Finance Breaking Business News Reporter Jake Conley breaks down the details.
The US could face an electricity generation shortfall of more than 100 gigawatts, according to Bank of America
Index inclusion and AI demand put GE Vernova in focus GE Vernova (GEV) has moved into the spotlight after its recent addition to the Russell Top 50 Index, rising orders from AI focused data center customers, and higher 2026 guidance. See our latest analysis for GE Vernova. Recent headlines around index inclusion and data center demand have come alongside strong momentum. GE Vernova’s 30 day share price return of 23.40% and year to date share price return of 69.53% have contributed to a 1 year...
Musashi Energy Solutions Technology might be the missing piece in power distribution for datacenters One of the sectors with highest growth in the stock market since 2025, has been electrical power related stocks. Names like Bloom Energy, Infineon, GE Vernova, and Delta Electronics have posted triple-digit gains. The fact that developers no longer size projects ... Musashi Seimitsu might be the missing piece in power distribution for datacenters
GE Vernova’s recent inclusion in the Russell Top 50 Index, alongside rising orders for its power generation and grid equipment from AI-driven data centers, has reinforced its position as a major player in global electrification and decarbonization. This combination of index membership and AI-related infrastructure demand is increasing the company’s visibility with institutional investors and highlighting the importance of its gas turbine, grid, and electrification businesses in meeting...
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) is one of the top high-conviction stocks to buy according to hedge funds. GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) introduced on June 9 the GridOS for Transmission and released two new AI whitepapers addressing grid planning and autonomous grid-edge operations. They were released at Orchestrate 2026, the company’s annual grid software conference. GridOS […]
GE Vernova (GEV) closed at $1 in the latest trading session, marking a -8.21% move from the prior day.
This energy giant is still firing on all cylinders.
Discretionary insider sales at GE Vernova, TJX Companies, and Impinj signal varying degrees of caution, with GEV's executive stake reductions standing out as the most bearish.
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) used the Africa Energy Forum to showcase a range of energy technologies designed to support power reliability, emissions management and grid modernization across the continent. The company focused on digital solutions for utilities and industrial customers, alongside technologies intended to help African energy systems accommodate growing levels of renewable power generation.
Statkraft has announced its decision to construct the Blåfjell Pump to channel more water into Blåsjø, Norway's largest hydropower reservoir, thereby increasing the electricity production in the Ulla-Førre power plants by 54 GWh. This initiative exemplifies Norway's efforts in energy transition, utilizing existing hydropower infrastructure to balance seasonal variations and enhance renewable energy generation with minimal environmental impact. The project aligns with Statkraft's broader...
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) is one of the most profitable industrial stocks to buy now. On June 9, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) unveiled a new unified software solution designed to enable real-time coordinated transmission operations. GridOS for Transmission is the new AI-powered solution that addresses grid planning and autonomous grid edge operations. GridOS for Transmission […]
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. and Iran are close to an interim deal that will open the Strait of Hormuz.