15 AI News Stories Shaking Up Wall Street

7. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)

Market Capitalization: $48.84 billion

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the largest competitive power generators in the U.S. The company leverages its nuclear capacity to power energy-intensive AI processes

On November 15, Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin Smith maintained a Buy rating on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) with a price target of $167.00. According to the analyst, one reason for the buy rating is active discussions that the company is having concerning potential data center deals in both PJM and ERCOT regions. The management is confident that these ongoing talks will likely lead to finalized agreements, boosting the value of the company. Moreover, gas is gaining traction in the energy sector, boosting Vistra’s position. There are some challenges with FERC, but the company is still actively pursuing large customers which indicates its growth potential.