Vistra Corp
The high-flying utility sector, which had become a darling of Wall Street due to the insatiable power demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI), faced a sharp reality check on March 20, 2026. Leading independent power producer Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) saw its shares tumble by more than 6%, a significant retreat
Energy Sector
As of February 27, 2026, the Energy sector has emerged as the undisputed leader of the S&P 500, posting a remarkable 14% gain in the first two months of the year. This rally represents a significant departure from the broader market's volatility, as investors pivot toward
Vistra Corp
The "AI-Power" trade, which has propelled utility stocks to tech-like heights over the past two years, hit a significant speed bump this week. Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that failed to clear the high bar set by Wall Street, posting an adjusted earnings per share
AI
NEW YORK — In a historic reversal of market dynamics, the utility sector, long the stolid and predictable "bond proxy" of Wall Street, has emerged in early 2026 as one of the most aggressive growth engines in the equity market. Driven by the voracious electricity demands of artificial intelligence
Vistra Corp
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
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