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Vistra (VST) Could Be 53% Undervalued On EBITDA Growth And Data Center Deal

Vistra (VST) is potentially 53% undervalued, with a fair value of $299.98 per share, despite a recent 11.5% stock price drop. This valuation is driven by its strong EBITDA growth and new data center partnership with KKR, NVIDIA, and the Kuwait Investment Authority, positioning …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Vistra Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Vistra Corp.? Here are five stocks we like better. Vistra's second-quarter adjusted EBITDA rose more than 30% to $1.767 billion, driven by stronger generation earnings and continued retail performance. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $6.8 billion …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Oklo’s (OKLO) Groves Reactor Hits Criticality In Under A Year

Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) just proved it can build a nuclear reactor as fast as it promised. On August 6, the company announced its Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Lockhart, Texas, achieved first criticality, a controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, less than a year after …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -31.9% OKLO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Constellation (CEG) Locks In More Power Deals As Nuclear Output Slips

Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) gave investors a lot to unpack on August 6 with the release of its second-quarter earnings report. The report raised full-year adjusted operating earnings guidance to $11.50 to $12.50 per share and stacked on a run of nuclear contract wins and …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -15.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.7% CEG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC Purchases Shares of 44,202 NRG Energy, Inc. $NRG

Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC acquired 44,202 shares of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) in the second quarter, bringing the value of their new stake to approximately $6.46 million. This purchase is part of broader institutional investment, with such investors collectively owning 97.72% of NRG Energy. …

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Pacer Advisors Inc. Has $1.55 Million Holdings in NRG Energy, Inc. $NRG

Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly reduced its stake in NRG Energy, Inc. by 99.6% in the first quarter, selling 2.55 million shares but still retaining 10,616 shares valued at approximately $1.55 million. Despite this, institutional investors collectively own 97.72% of the company, and analysts maintain …

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NewEdge Advisors LLC Has $15.14 Million Stake in Vistra Corp. $VST

NewEdge Advisors LLC significantly reduced its stake in Vistra Corp. by 64.7% in the first quarter, selling over 184,000 shares but still retaining a substantial holding valued at approximately $15.14 million. Despite Vistra missing second-quarter EPS and revenue estimates partly due to an unrealized …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Vistra Corp. Earnings Call Highlights Cash and Growth

Vistra Corp.'s Q2 earnings call showcased strong performance with a 30.7% year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA, driven by both generation and retail segments. The company highlighted robust cash generation, significant capital allocation plans including share buybacks and strategic growth projects, despite acknowledging headwinds such …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

What Does Oklo (OKLO) Leadership Overhaul Mean As Commercialization Nears?

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) announced a broad refresh of its executive leadership team, adding new heads across Product, Staff, Legal, Engineering, and Accounting. The company highlighted …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -31.9% OKLO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Oklo Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Oklo Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Oklo reported an $81.6 million year-to-date net loss through Q2 2026 but ended the quarter with $3 billion in cash and marketable securities. The company raised its 2026 operating cash-use outlook …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -31.9% OKLO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Only 2 of These 5 Nuclear Stocks Sell Fuel Today. Here's What the Market Pays for the Other 3.

Key Points Cameco and Centrus Energy sell nuclear fuel today, with trailing-12-month revenue of about $2.5 billion and $474 million, respectively. Oklo, NuScale Power, and Nano Nuclear Energy carry a combined market value of about $12 billion on roughly $12 million in combined trailing …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -31.9% OKLO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.08 EPS

ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS expectations by $0.08 with $2.20, although revenue slightly missed estimates. The company's robust orders led to a 1.21 book-to-bill ratio and a record $1.54 billion backlog, prompting management to raise fiscal 2026 EPS guidance. Despite …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -19.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.8% NRG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Vistra (VST) Gains From New 20 Gigawatt Power Demand

Vistra (VST) is gaining attention as SpaceX plans to secure up to 20 gigawatts of power capacity for its AI-focused operations, signaling a significant increase in demand for large-scale US electricity. This new demand, combined with existing AI data center needs, is seen as …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Kenon Holdings Ltd (KEN) Stock News Today

This article provides current stock information for Kenon Holdings Ltd (KEN), including its market cap, P/E ratio, and recent stock performance. It notes that more news regarding the company's earnings and analyst ratings will be available soon. The content emphasizes that TradingKey offers general …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +53.8% · Next-week setup positive 55.6% KEN stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Is NRG Energy (NRG) Undervalued Following Its Strong Q2 Earnings?

NRG Energy (NRG) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings with sales of US$7,481 million and net income of US$506 million, reversing a net loss from the previous year. Despite these positive results, the stock has seen a recent pullback, leading to questions about whether it …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -19.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.8% NRG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

8 out of 12 S&P 500 utilities stocks beat EPS estimates this week: Earnings Scorecard

Eight out of the 12 S&P 500 utilities companies that reported their quarterly results this week surpassed earnings expectations, while two fell short and two came in-line with estimates. On the revenue front, five companies beat Wall Street forecasts. The State Street Utilities Select …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -15.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.7% CEG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Got $1,000? Here Are My Favorite Nuclear Stocks to Invest in Right Now.

Key Points Experts are bullish on nuclear energy. These popular nuclear energy stocks have huge upside potential.10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power › Experts are increasingly bullish on the potential of nuclear energy. Multiple Wall Street companies are predicting a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -31.9% OKLO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock News Today

Vistra Corp (VST) stock news is available on TradingKey, providing updates on earnings, analyst ratings, and key developments. The company's Q2 2026 earnings show that adjusted EBITDA rose by 31% despite hedge losses. Vistra Corp's stock closed at $140.590, down 0.54%, with a market …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

TransAlta Corp (TAC) Stock News Today

This article from TradingKey provides current stock information for TransAlta Corp (TAC), including its market cap and recent closing price. It notes that more news regarding the company's stock, earnings, and analyst ratings is expected soon. The page serves as a hub for financial …

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Vistra Corp. holds steady as earnings rise but sales fall amid rising costs and strategic growth moves.

Vistra Corp. (VST) is demonstrating strong adjusted EBITDA growth despite declining sales and rising operating costs. The company's valuation has improved, with a P/E ratio dropping significantly, driven by strategic acquisitions like Cogentrix and partnerships with AWS, Meta, and Nvidia for nuclear and AI …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Renaissance Technologies LLC Cuts Holdings in Edison International $EIX

Renaissance Technologies LLC significantly reduced its stake in Edison International (NYSE:EIX) by 89.6% in the first quarter, selling 424,400 shares. Despite this, Edison International reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.54 EPS, exceeding analyst estimates, and reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 EPS guidance. The company also …

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Constellation Energy’s Q2 Earnings Absorbed a Weaker ERCOT Market. Here’s What Happened to the Stock.

Constellation Energy (CEG) reported strong Q2 earnings, beating expectations and raising its full-year guidance due to the Calpine acquisition, higher PJM capacity prices, and increased contracting momentum for its nuclear fleet. The company signed new long-term nuclear power purchase agreements, significantly increasing its contracted …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -15.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.7% CEG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Vistra Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data

Vistra Corp. (VST) had approximately 6,455 employees worldwide as of March 2026, marking a 0.5% decline from 2023. Despite this, Vistra is actively hiring, with 395 active job postings in 2026, a 62.0% increase from the previous year. The company's workforce is concentrated in …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Kenon Holdings Ltd (KEN) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

This article provides an earnings forecast for Kenon Holdings Ltd (KEN), focusing on future EPS, revenue, and net profit growth estimates. It includes current stock information such as market cap and P/E ratio, alongside a peer comparison for other electric utility companies. The data …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +53.8% · Next-week setup positive 55.6% KEN stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from fifteen brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $199.43, significantly above its current trading price of $119.05. Despite an 11% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 to $7.48 billion, the company missed …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -19.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.8% NRG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Oppenheimer Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Talen Energy Corp (TLN)

Oppenheimer analyst Ian Zaffino has maintained a Buy rating for Talen Energy Corp (TLN) with a $400.00 price target. This aligns with Wells Fargo's reiterated Buy rating and $501.00 price target for the company. The article also notes negative insider sentiment based on recent …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -8.0% TLN stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning NRG Energy Stock In The Last 5 Years

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) has delivered strong returns over the past five years, outperforming the market with an annualized return of 22.31%. An initial investment of $100 in NRG stock five years ago would now be worth $269.15, highlighting the significant impact of compounded …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -19.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.8% NRG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Forecasts

Morningstar strategist Travis Miller published a report on Vistra Corp. (VST), outlining that regulatory uncertainty and weak power markets remain an overhang for the company. Vistra is a large power producer and retail energy provider in the US, owning 44 gigawatts of generation capacity …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

“The fundamentals are still strong” — biggest market opportunities right now

Transcript: Caroline Woods: Joining me now is Tiffany McGhee, CEO and chief investment officer at Pivotal Advisors. Tiffany, great to have you back. Tiffany McGhee: Good to be back, Caroline. Caroline Woods: All right. So, Tiffany, the jobs report came in worse than expected …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -15.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.7% CEG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Where Does Vistra (VST) Valuation Sit After Revenue Miss And Firm Guidance?

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. What Vistra's latest earnings event means for stock watchers Vistra Corp (VST) put fresh numbers on the table with its second quarter 2026 earnings, …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Oklo Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Oklo Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary - Moby Strategic Execution and Platform Integration Our analysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here. …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -31.9% OKLO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Vistra Corp (VST) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record EBITDA Surge and Strategic Helix ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Adjusted EBITDA (Q2 2026): $1,767 million, a more than 30% increase compared to $1.35 billion in Q2 2025. Generation Segment Adjusted EBITDA: Approximately $994 million in Q2 2026, up from approximately $593 million in Q2 2025. Retail Segment …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -28.5% VST stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Oklo Inc (OKLO) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Criticality Milestone and Strategic ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Loss (Year-to-Date): $81.6 million for the second quarter of 2026. Loss from Operations (Year-to-Date): $124.2 million. Net Interest and Dividend Income (Year-to-Date): $44.5 million. Cash Used in Operating Activities (Year-to-Date): $65.5 million. Cash Used in Investing Activities …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -31.9% OKLO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

S&P 500 Posts Weekly Gain as Tech Giants Surge

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 3.6% this week after technology heavyweights jumped and optimism increased that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen following a deal between Iran and Oman. The market benchmark ended the week at 7,757.64. The index is now up …

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Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $141.28 Million Stake in NRG Energy, Inc. $NRG

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly increased its stake in NRG Energy, Inc. by 96.3% during the second quarter, bringing its total holding to 967,264 shares valued at $141.3 million. This move is part of a broader trend of institutional investment in NRG, despite the …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -19.8% · Next-week setup positive 57.8% NRG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

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