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Power Play: Why Vistra Is My Favorite Utility Star
Seeking Alpha· 2024-12-23 00:43
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Vistra Connects Two Utility-Scale Solar Facilities to Grid and Extends Operations of Baldwin Power Plant in Response to Reliability Concerns in MISO
Prnewswire· 2024-12-17 21:30
The company will operate Baldwin into 2027, slightly longer than previously announced Media kit available: photos and b-roll IRVING, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that two new utility-scale solar projects in Illinois have connected to the grid and that, amid widespread concern over reliability in the MISO market, it is amending the retirement schedule of its 1,185-megawatt (MW) Baldwin Power Plant in Baldwin, Illinois. The company now intends to run the plant thro ...
Vistra, Entergy, NiSource, PG&E: 4 Utilities Power Up For Bullish 2025, Says JPMorgan
Benzinga· 2024-12-17 19:32
JPMorgan analysts Jeremy Tonet and Richard W. Sunderland believe utilities in North America are gearing up for a stellar 2025.Bolstered by accelerating power demand and transformative growth drivers like electrification, data center expansion and manufacturing onshoring, utility stocks are positioned for sustained strength.Their top picks from the space include Vistra Corp VST, Entergy Corp ETR, NiSource Inc NI and PG&E Corp PCG. Here’s why each of these make a great 2025 pick.1. VistraVistra's Texas-sized ...
Dynegy and Homefield Energy Announce Recipients of the 2024 Energy Leadership Awards
Prnewswire· 2024-12-16 15:00
Awards recognize five recipients in the categories of energy management, innovation, engagement, sustainability, and community CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynegy and Homefield Energy today announced five leading-edge companies as category winners in the 2024 Energy Leadership Awards. This program highlights corporate and nonprofit leaders defining energy management, innovation, engagement, sustainability, and community. "We are proud to recognize customers paving the way to a clean energy future, ...
Is It Time to Buy Nuclear Energy Stocks After the Latest Dip?
MarketBeat· 2024-12-16 14:00
The utilities sector, represented by the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF NYSE: XLU, has been experiencing turbulence, pulling back nearly 7% from its 52-week high since the start of December. This decline marks a sharp reversal from its prior outperformance, as capital flows have rotated out of the sector. Over the past three months, the XLU ETF reported net outflows of 6.28%, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. Previously, the utilities sector benefitted from tailwinds like Federal Reserve rate cuts ...
3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Vistra (VST)
ZACKS· 2024-12-12 18:45
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks ...
Is It Worth Investing in Vistra (VST) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
ZACKS· 2024-12-12 15:31
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Vistra Corp. (VST) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.Vistra currently has an average brokera ...
Vistra Rises 65.9% in Six Months: Should You Buy the Stock?
ZACKS· 2024-12-12 14:10
Shares of Vistra Corp. (VST) have rallied 65.9% in the past six months compared with its Zacks Utility- Electric Power industry’s growth of 9.3%, courtesy of its strong retail and commercial operations.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.The company benefits from strong residential and business results in both Texas and Midwest and Northeast markets. More than 96% commercial availability of its fossil generation and more than 98% capacity factor of its nuclear fleet in t ...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Vistra, Sprouts Farmers Market, MasTec, Comfort Systems USA and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies
ZACKS· 2024-12-11 08:16
For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – December 11, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include including Vistra Corp. (VST) , Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM) , MasTec Inc. (MTZ) , Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX) and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. (WAB) .Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analys ...
Why Vistra Stock Jumped 28% in November
The Motley Fool· 2024-12-05 00:42
Shares of Vistra (VST 4.64%), the unregulated utility that is the best-performing stock on the S&P 500 index this year, were having another winning month in November as investors reacted to its earnings report, and it benefited from the market's positive response to the U.S. presidential election. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up 28%. As you can see from the chart below, the stock overcame a sell-off early in the month to deliver strong gains. Vistra's g ...