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Tema ETFs LLC Purchases 55,968 Shares of NRG Energy, Inc. $NRG

Tema ETFs LLC significantly increased its stake in NRG Energy, Inc. by 1,481.8% during the second quarter, purchasing an additional 55,968 shares. This makes their total holdings worth $8.726 million. The article also details other institutional investor activities, an insider stock sale by VP …

Why Oklo (OKLO) Is Up 8.5% After First Criticality And Initial Reactor Sales - And What's Next

Oklo Inc. has already achieved first criticality at its Groves low-power test reactor on private land in Texas and reported its first-ever quarterly sales of US$1.21 million, even as its quarterly net loss widened to US$48.54 million with a basic loss per share of …

Insider Selling: Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE:PNW) SVP Sells $183,618.00 in Stock

Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE:PNW) SVP Jose Luis Esparza Jr. sold 1,800 shares of the company's stock for $183,618.00 on August 7th, reducing his holdings by 26.83%. The sale follows the company's recent earnings report, where it missed EPS consensus but saw a 7.1% rise …

VISTRA (VST) BMO CDR (CAD HEDGE (ZVST.NE) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

This Yahoo Finance page provides detailed information for VISTRA (VST) BMO CDR (CAD HEDGE (ZVST.NE) stock, including its current price of 7.94 CAD, up 1.02%, and a range of financial data. The article covers the company's profile as an integrated retail electricity and power …

Talen Energy (TLN) Raised Guidance In August, So Why The Loss?

On August 5, Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) posted a net loss for the second quarter, and yet the same release raised the company's full-year 2026 outlook and lifted its expectations for 2027 and 2028. That looks like a contradiction until you separate the accounting from …

Vistra (VST) Just Grew Ebitda 30%, So Why Did Profit Fall?

On August 7, Vistra (NYSE:VST) posted a quarter that reads like a puzzle. Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA jumped more than 30% year-over-year to $1,767 million in the three months ended June 30, yet GAAP net income actually slipped to $305 million. The gap traces …

NRG Energy (NRG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NRG Energy reported solid Q2 2026 results with adjusted EBITDA of $1.217 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase, driven by the LS Power portfolio acquisition and higher PJM capacity values, despite a decline in the Texas segment due to lower power prices. The company reaffirmed …

Constellation Energy Corp Stock (CEG) Moved Up by 3.25% on Aug 11: What Signal Does It Send?

Constellation Energy Corp (CEG) stock increased by 3.25% on August 11, driven by strong second-quarter earnings, raised full-year guidance, and new long-term clean energy contracts. The company's performance, including an adjusted operating earnings beat and strategic acquisitions, has led analysts to maintain bullish ratings …

Cause for Concern or Routine Move? Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte Sells 120,000 Shares for $4.9 Million

Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte sold 120,000 shares of Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) for approximately $4.9 million on August 3, 2026. This transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan and represents a small fraction of his total holdings, suggesting it was a routine liquidity event rather …

Oklo Stock Sank Another 26% in July. Is It a Buy?

The momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI)-linked nuclear energy stocks hit a brick wall in July, sending high-flying names like Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) into a nose-dive. Shares of the nuclear energy start-up tumbled 25.8% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. …

VST Q2 Earnings Call Balances Data Center Growth With ERCOT Softness

Vistra Corp. VST used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to reinforce a power-demand outlook driven by data centers and broader load growth, while acknowledging softer ERCOT pricing. Management sharpened 2027 framing, expanded on Helix and emphasized capital-allocation flexibility. VST Maintains Its 2026 Outlook Executive …

Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Utilities Companies: Vistra Corp (VST) and Emera (EMA)

Analysts have issued conflicting ratings for Vistra Corp (VST) and Emera (EMA) in the Utilities sector. Vistra Corp received a "Strong Buy" consensus with a significant upside potential, while Emera garnered a "Moderate Buy" consensus, despite a recent downgrade to "Hold" by TipRanks – …

Oklo Soars After Breakthrough Nuclear Milestone Sparks Rally

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) shares are surging due to the achievement of "first criticality" at its Groves Isotope Test Reactor, signaling a key technical milestone for its advanced nuclear design. The company also reported its first quarterly revenue, easing commercial viability concerns. Analysts maintain a …

Terrestrial Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Terrestrial Energy reported progress in its Q2 earnings across engineering, regulatory, supply-chain, and commercial development for its IMSR small modular reactor. The company outlined updated unit economics, increasing estimated lifetime revenue per unit to $2.7 billion and raising blended gross profit margin to 33%. …

(KEN) Movement as an Input in Quant Signal Sets

This article analyzes Kenon Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KEN) using AI-generated quantitative signals, indicating weak near and mid-term sentiment despite a positive long-term outlook. It outlines institutional trading strategies including position trading, momentum breakout, and risk hedging, along with multi-timeframe signal analysis. The report highlights …

Argus Adjusts Price Target on Constellation Energy to $325 From $350, Keeps Buy Rating

Argus has adjusted its price target for Constellation Energy (CEG) to $325, down from $350, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. This update reflects a re-evaluation of the company's valuation or future prospects by the analyst firm. The article also notes recent …

Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: Vistra Corp (VST), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) and Emera (EMA)

Analysts have provided insights into several utilities companies. BMO Capital reiterated a Buy rating for Vistra Corp with a $231.00 price target, while RBC Capital maintained a Hold rating for Algonquin Power & Utilities with a $6.50 price target. Emera received a Buy rating …

Energy Transition Update - ABB Partners With LevelTen To Advance Clean Energy Solutions

ABB has announced a strategic partnership and minority investment in LevelTen Energy, the largest clean energy marketplace worldwide. This partnership aims to enhance ABB's ability to support industrial and commercial customers in securing long-term, affordable clean energy, which is crucial to advancing the energy …

198,047 Shares in Kenon Holdings Ltd. $KEN Bought by Assenagon Asset Management S.A.

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. acquired 198,047 shares of Kenon Holdings Ltd. ($KEN) in the second quarter, valued at approximately $13.4 million, making them owners of 0.38% of the company. Other institutional investors also adjusted their stakes in Kenon, with a total of 13.38% of …

Should You Invest $500 in Oklo Stock Right Now?

Key Points Oklo is building small nuclear plants to power data centers. The company recently reported some revenue, but it's operating in the red. Its balance sheet is cash-strong, though. 10 stocks we like better than Oklo › So... maybe you've been reading up …

OKLO Stock Faces New Reality Check: Wall Street Is Getting More Cautious, Retail Sentiment Slips

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) has seen its shares rise slightly despite increasing caution from Wall Street analysts and a dip in retail investor sentiment. Analysts from Citi, Canaccord, and Truist have lowered their price targets on the stock, though the average analyst target still implies …

Is Oklo a Millionaire Maker, or Is the Hype Overdone?

Key Points Oklo reported $1.2 million in second-quarter revenue and $3 billion in liquidity. Oklo's recent progress flies in the face of arguments accusing it of "hype" only, yet there's still more work to be done. 10 stocks we like better than Oklo › …

Vistra (VST) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Vistra Corp. (VST) reported Q2 2026 revenues of $4.02 billion, a 5.5% decrease year-over-year, significantly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.29 billion. However, the company delivered an EPS of $1.80, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.54 by 16.88%. Key metrics like Adjusted EBITDA …

Vistra supports Texas data center pause, execs say

Vistra Corp. executives support a pause on data center development in Texas to audit projects in the ERCOT interconnection queue, though they don't expect it to impact their 1.2-GW deal with Amazon. The company's generation business saw a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA in …

Electricity suppliers overcharged New England consumers billions of dollars over past decade, report says

A new report by Synapse Energy Economics claims that electricity suppliers have overcharged New England consumers by billions of dollars over the last decade, contributing to high utility bills. The report highlights that customers on basic service in Massachusetts paid a 43 percent premium, …

What Vistra’s Q2 Earnings Reveal About Its $1 Billion Helix Bet

Vistra's Q2 earnings showed a mixed performance with a significant revenue miss but a strong beat in adjusted EBITDA and margin expansion, largely due to effective hedging and operational efficiency. The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance and made a strategic $1 billion investment in …

Vistra: Strong Q2 Beat, Structural Growth Drivers and Data-Center Deals Support Buy Rating and $232 Price Target

Wolfe Research analyst Steve Fleishman reiterated a Buy rating and a $232 price target for Vistra (NYSE:VTS) following strong Q2 results and reaffirmed 2026 guidance. The rating is supported by robust long-term demand growth in ERCOT, progress in PJM, and significant data-center deals with …

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock’s Underperformance Could Open Up a Contrarian Options Trade

Vistra Corp (VST) stock has shown significant underperformance with an 88% Strong Sell rating and a choppy trajectory. Despite its bearish cycle, a contrarian options trade leveraging VST's fundamental relevance in retail electricity and power generation is proposed, suggesting that algorithmic trading could lead …

TransAlta Stock Faces Renewed Pressure as Power-Market Uncertainty Clouds the Outlook

America Consumed 50 Million Pounds of Uranium, Produced 677,000

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Insider News Commentary - The structural deficit of American uranium is uncomfortable and it is not in dispute. The country's existing reactor fleet consumes an estimated 32 million pounds of uranium a year. In …

OKLO Q2 Loss Widens Y/Y, Misses Estimates on Higher Costs

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) reported a wider-than-expected loss of 28 cents per share in Q2 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 17 cents, largely due to increased research and development and administrative expenses. Despite the loss, the company saw revenues of $1.2 million, primarily …

Seaport Global Securities Adjusts NRG Energy PT to $180 From $200, Maintains Buy Rating

Seaport Global Securities has revised its price target for NRG Energy (NRG) to $180 from $200 while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a moderated outlook but reaffirms the firm's positive investment stance on the energy company. The article also …

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold NuScale Stock Post Q2 Earnings?

NuScale Power Corporation SMR recently delivered a mixed second-quarter 2026 report, leaving investors to weigh weak near-term financial results against improving commercial readiness. The company's loss of 13 cents per share matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but revenues of just $0.1 million fell 98.8% …

Wells Fargo cuts Vistra Energy stock price target to $212 on 2027 outlook

Wells Fargo has lowered its price target for Vistra Energy (NYSE:VST) to $212 from $220, while maintaining an Overweight rating, despite the company's solid second-quarter earnings beat. The revision is based on a cooler outlook for 2027 provided by management, even as Vistra Energy …

Vistra Corp. Q2 2026: Revenue $4.02B, EPS $0.76— 10-Q Summary

Vistra Corp. reported its Q2 2026 financial results, showing revenue of $4.02 billion and diluted EPS of $0.76, both slightly down from the previous year. The company highlighted revenue and margin momentum driven by higher realized capacity and energy margins, strategic acquisitions, and long-term …

Talen Energy (Nasdaq:TLN) - Stock Analysis

This Simply Wall St analysis of Talen Energy (TLN) highlights the company as an independent power producer trading significantly below its estimated fair value, with analysts projecting 42.01% annual earnings growth and a 30.7% rise in stock price. Despite recent insider selling and interest …