BUZZ - Reports say the U.S. will provide $4.2 billion in nuclear energy loans, Vistra shares surge
路透社2026/10/05 10:52October 5 – According to reports, the United States will provide a $4.2 billions loan to Vistra (link) to boost its nuclear power capacity. Following this news, shares of Vistra (VST.N) surged over 6%, closing at $148.48. According to a person familiar with the matter, Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expected to announce this loan on Monday at Vistra's nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio. Electricity demand in the U.S. has grown for the first time in decades, driven by artificial intelligence data centers, electrification of transportation, and cryptocurrency mining. President Donald Trump has set a goal to quadruple America's nuclear power generation capacity by 2050. This news was first reported by Bloomberg. Among 21 brokerages covering the stock, 20 rate it at “buy” or higher, with one “hold”; the median target price is $208.50, according to data compiled by LSEG. As of the previous trading session's close, the stock had fallen 13.21% year to date. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters automatically translates its reports into several languages. Automated translations may be inaccurate or lack context and are provided for reader convenience only. Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of translated texts and accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from use of automated translation.)
October 5 - ** According to reports, the United States will provide Vistra with a $4.2 billion loan (link) to boost its nuclear power capacity. Boosted by this news, Vistra (VST.N) shares rose over 6% to $148.48.
** According to a person familiar with the matter on Saturday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expected to announce the loan on Monday at Vistra's nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Erie, Ohio.
** Driven by artificial intelligence data centers, transportation electrification, and cryptocurrency mining, U.S. electricity demand has increased for the first time in decades.
** President Donald Trump set a goal to quadruple U.S. nuclear power installed capacity by 2050.
** The news was first reported by Bloomberg.
** Of 21 brokerages, 20 rate the stock as "Buy" or higher, and one rates it as "Hold"; the median target price is $208.50 — data compiled by LSEG.
** As of the previous trading day's close, the stock had declined 13.21% year-to-date.
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