Core Viewpoint - The partnership between Vistra and Meta Platforms highlights the integration of artificial intelligence and nuclear power, with Vistra's shares rising significantly following the announcement of long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) [1][2]. Group 1: Company Developments - Vistra has entered into 20-year PPAs to supply over 2,600 megawatts (MW) of zero-carbon energy from its nuclear plants to Meta, supporting the latter's AI expansion [2]. - The energy supply includes 2,176 MW from Vistra's Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio, along with 433 MW from planned upgrades at these facilities and the Beaver Valley plant in Pennsylvania [3]. - Vistra plans to pursue license extensions for all three nuclear plants, potentially extending their operational life by another two decades, as they were previously scheduled for retirement before Vistra's acquisition in 2023 [3]. Group 2: Market Impact - Following the announcement, Vistra's stock price increased by over 10%, reaching $15.77, with a market capitalization of $51 billion [4][5]. - Meta's power purchases are set to begin in late 2026, with Vistra aiming to bring additional capacity online through 2034, indicating a long-term commitment to clean energy for AI operations [5].

$25,000 grant to provide 200,000 servings of fresh milk to Pennsylvania families in need HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a decade of support for Feeding Pennsylvania's Fill a Glass with Hope® program, the FirstEnergy Foundation today awarded a $25,000 grant during the initiative's 2026 kickoff at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. This contribution brings the Foundation's total investment in the program to $250,000 since 2016 and demonstrates its commitment to strengthening comm ...

Every new year brings the same ritual. Investors clean the slate, dust off their watchlists, and go hunting for what the market has mispriced. Most never make it past U.S. large caps. That is a mistake.If you want genuine value, the kind that gives you both margin of safety and upside torque, you have to widen the lens. That is where the Benzinga Value Ranking becomes a powerful tool, especially when you take it global.Here are the ten best international value stocks to buy now.The Benzinga Value Ranking is ...

Looking into the current session, Exelon Inc. (NASDAQ:EXC) shares are trading at $43.34, after a 0.24% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 0.52%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 15.40%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. Evaluating Exelon P/E in Comparison to Its PeersThe P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's E ...

Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact. • Vistra shares are powering higher. Why is VST stock surging?Both the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 climbed to fresh record highs, signaling a rally that has broadened across both large-cap and small-cap stocks. By midday trading in New York, the index of the 500 largest U.S. corporations broke above 6,970 points, up 0. ...

Edison International (EIX) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.Th ...

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Key Points AES is a utility company that provides energy solutions for residential customers and hyperscalers. While Applied Digital has fewer gigawatts, it also produces artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, which is a critical difference. Applied Digital strengthened its balance sheet by raising funds that will be used to complete AI data center projects, opening the doors to more lucrative deals in the future. 10 stocks we like better than Applied Digital › AES Corp. (NYSE: AES) is a U.S. ...

"Tim brings deep experience from global, customer-focused organizations, and his track record of delivering innovation, operational excellence and improved customer outcomes across multiple geographies will be invaluable as we continue strengthening the reliability, affordability and service excellence our customers expect,†said Butler. Peterson holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). ...

Key Takeaways Consolidated Edison plans $38B in capital spending through 2029 to strengthen electric, gas and steam systems.ED is building the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub to support offshore wind and add 1,500 MW capacity.ED's earnings visibility depends on rate cases, which can pressure returns if costs aren't fully recovered.Consolidated Edison’s (ED) capital investment program is expected to strengthen its core infrastructure and operational capabilities, leading to improved service reliability for custome ...