In a move that signals the dawn of the "gigawatt-scale" AI era, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has announced a historic trifecta of nuclear energy agreements with Vistra (NYSE: VST), TerraPower, and Oklo (NYSE: OKLO). The deals, totaling a staggering 6.6 gigawatts (GW) of carbon-free capacity, are designed to solve the single greatest bottleneck in modern [...]
As of mid-January 2026, the American economic landscape is witnessing a phenomenon few analysts predicted a year ago. Despite the sweeping protectionist measures introduced under President Trump’s "Liberation Day" tariff regime, U.S. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity has not only remained resilient but has surged to historic
The S&P 500 index demonstrated remarkable intraday resilience on Monday, January 12, 2026, clawing back from early session lows triggered by a sudden Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite a pre-market sell-off that threatened to derail the ongoing "Freedom Rally," the benchmark index
As the global race for artificial intelligence supremacy intensifies, the energy grid is facing an unprecedented strain, sparking a massive resurgence in nuclear energy. On January 9, 2026, shares of NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) surged by over 7%, leading a broader rally in the nuclear sector following news that Meta
In a move that solidifies the "Nuclear Renaissance" as the defining energy trend of the decade, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has announced a series of landmark nuclear energy agreements aimed at powering its burgeoning artificial intelligence infrastructure. On January 9, 2026, the company unveiled a massive 6.6-gigawatt (GW) nuclear
As we move into early January 2026, the technology sector is standing at the precipice of a massive structural shift. While the previous two years were defined by a frantic "land grab" for specialized chips and data center capacity, the market is now entering a high-conviction "Utility Phase." This transition
In a move that fundamentally reshapes the intersection of big tech and the global energy sector, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has announced a staggering 6.6-gigawatt (GW) nuclear power procurement strategy. This unprecedented commitment, unveiled on January 9, 2026, represents the largest corporate investment in nuclear energy to date, aimed at securing a 24/7 carbon-free power [...]
Oklo shares shot up more than 13% by Friday’s midday session after the company announced an agreement with Meta Platforms to advance a 1.2-gigawatt power project in Ohio.
Today, January 9, 2026, Vistra Corp (NYSE: VST) stands at the epicenter of a historic realignment in the global energy sector. Once viewed as a cyclical utility play, Vistra has successfully rebranded itself as a mission-critical provider of "AI infrastructure" through its unique combination of nuclear baseload and flexible gas generation. As the stock emerges [...]
On January 9, 2026, the financial markets witnessed a historic rally in the nuclear energy sector, led by a massive breakout for Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO). Shares of the advanced fission company surged over 20% in early trading, reaching a record high of $115.75. This dramatic move follows the
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has undergone a radical transformation, evolving into an integrated energy and technology platform at the heart of the "data center demand supercycle." As of January 9, 2026, the company is a benchmark for legacy utilities pivoting toward high-growth AI infrastructure. Historical Background NRG’s journey began in 1989. After navigating a [...]
