The backlash against artificial intelligence and the data centers needed to run it is becoming such a touchy election issue that Wall Street is being forced to factor it into its stock market recommendations.

David Tepper just posted a 32% return in six months riding memory chips, then quietly dumped his winners and moved the money somewhere most AI investors are completely ignoring.

For some time, it seemed as though owners of existing power plants—such as Vistra and Constellation Energy —were in a great spot. With demand growth outstripping new power supply, incumbent power plants could reap higher prices for their output without putting much capital at risk. Power plant owners have had a rough year on the stock market.

Adjusted EBITDA surged 34% on LS Power integration and smart home growth.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 3.6% this week after technology heavyweights jumped and optimis

August is off to a rocky start for this utility stock.

NRG builds its growth strategy around a 1.2-GW Texas data-center power project, targeting protected returns and customer-backed cash flows.

Clearway Energy (CWEN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +316.67% and +1.26%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Broadcom's AI momentum, Coca-Cola's resilient growth and Palantir's expanding AI strategy headline today's top analyst reports.

Although NRG Energy has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook about the stock’s prospects.

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion, up 34% from a year earlier, while outlining plans for a 1.2-gigawatt Texas power plant intended to support a cloud and artificial intelligence hyperscaler’s data center load. President and Chief Executive Officer Ro

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Aug, 5 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up around 0.1%, as investors weigh stronger factory activity against the risk of higher borrowing costs. The ISM Manufacturing PMI jumped to 55.6 in July, its best reading since May 2022, which signals factories are busier, hiring is improving and cost pressures are easing. At the same time, the 10 year Treasury yield sits near 4.69%, which keeps...

Moby summary of NRG Energy, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

NRG Energy Inc (NRG) secures a transformative 'bring your own power' project with a hyperscaler, targeting $500 million in annual EBITDA while reaffirming 2026 guidance and shareholder returns.

Energy stocks were lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.9% a

Abundant natural gas, lots of land and a supportive political environment were all reasons why data centers had been flocking to Texas. On Monday afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the state’s grid operator and utility regulator to conduct a “comprehensive verification and audit” of all data centers asking for interconnection, and said no additional data centers can be approved until that process is completed. This puts a pause on a new process—named Batch Zero—that Texas greenlighted in June to fast-track interconnection requests from data centers.

NRG's Q2 earnings miss estimates, but revenues climb 11% as lower operating costs and shareholder returns support performance.

NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) reported second-quarter 2026 results that featured stronger-than-expected revenue but earnings that fell short of Wall Street forecasts.

NRG (NRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -10.24% and +27.02%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

NRG Energy, Inc. recently paid a quarterly dividend of US$0.4750 per share on August 17, 2026, following an ex-dividend and record date of August 3, while also commencing commercial operations of 456 megawatts of new natural gas-fueled capacity at its TH Wharton Generating Station. Together with the scheduled second-quarter 2026 results release on August 4, the new Wharton units highlight how NRG is leaning on gas-fired generation to support reliability amid growing electricity demand. Next,...

NRG heads into Q2 earnings with expectations under pressure, while new generation capacity, data center demand and share repurchases may support its quarterly results.

Edison International (EIX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +50.98% and -7.65%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Evergy (EVRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Clearway Energy (CWEN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Constellation Energy pairs high-return growth investments with dividends and buybacks to strengthen cash flow and long-term shareholder value.

Vistra leads NRG Energy on ROE, margins, earnings momentum and share gains, signaling greater upside despite its premium valuation.

NRG (NRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Clearway Energy (CWEN) closed at $32.09 in the latest trading session, marking a -4.41% move from the prior day.

In the closing of the recent trading day, NRG Energy (NRG) stood at $141.03, denoting a -1.37% move from the preceding trading day.

NRG Energy plans to return $1.4 billion to shareholders in 2026 while investing in data centers, power demand and Texas projects.

Investing.com -- Global data center capacity is set to expand far faster than previously expected over the rest of the decade, driven by surging AI infrastructure demand, but supply is still likely to remain tight as hyperscalers and emerging cloud providers race to secure computing power.

NRG Energy (NRG) closed at $142.99 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.15% move from the prior day.

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NRG (NRG) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

CEG's 55-GW diversified fleet and planned capacity additions position it to meet rising clean power and data center demand.

NRG Energy is set to release its second-quarter results next month, and analysts are expecting a single-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Upcoming earnings put NRG Energy in focus after recent stock pullback NRG Energy (NRG) has come under closer watch after its stock fell 2.74%, trailing the broader market, as investors look ahead to the company’s next earnings report on August 4, 2026. See our latest analysis for NRG Energy. Beyond the latest 2.74% daily drop, NRG Energy’s share price has been under pressure in recent weeks, with the 7 day and 90 day share price returns both in decline, while the 3 year total shareholder...

After a strong multi year run, NRG Energy now sits at a much higher share price, yet the stock still screens as undervalued on the broader valuation checks, even as short term performance has cooled and analysts publish bullish targets. NRG Energy has returned about 261% over the past 5 years, which puts long term holders in a very strong position and raises the bar for any new upside case. Analyst enthusiasm around NRG Energy's diversified power generation and retail energy platform can...

NRG Energy (NRG) closed the most recent trading day at $129.11, moving 2.74% from the previous trading session.

NRG Energy's expanded generation fleet, new Texas capacity and data center deals position it to capture rising power demand and support long-term earnings growth.

In the most recent trading session, Clearway Energy (CWEN) closed at $33.19, indicating a -1.43% shift from the previous trading day.