Vistra Corp

Power Play: Vistra’s $4.7 Billion Cogentrix Acquisition Signals New Era of AI-Driven Energy M&A

In a move that underscores the insatiable appetite for reliable electricity in the age of artificial intelligence, Vistra Corp (NYSE: VST) announced on January 5, 2026, a definitive agreement to acquire Cogentrix Energy for approximately $4.7 billion. The acquisition, which targets a massive 5,500-megawatt (MW) portfolio of natural

Vistra Corp

Power Struggle: Vistra Corp Plunges 7.5% as White House Intervention Rocks Utility Sector

The high-flying utility sector faced a stark reality check on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as shares of Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) tumbled 7.5%, closing at approximately $166.60. The sell-off was triggered by a sweeping White House intervention into the PJM Interconnection power grid, aimed at curbing rising electricity