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Microsoft's Nuclear Deal Signals A Trend Change; S&P 500 Utility Stocks Look To Rally

KIT NORTON
·3-min read
Microsoft's Nuclear Deal Signals A Trend Change; S&P 500 Utility Stocks Look To Rally

Analyst chatter following last week's news that S&P 500 component Constellation Energy and Microsoft had inked a two-decade long contract to provide nuclear power for the tech giant's data centers has fueled a utility stock rally this week. Along with Constellation Energy, fellow S&P 500 nuclear power utilities play Vistra has jumped around 7% this week. Meanwhile, S&P 500 stock NRG Energy gained ground during Friday's market action, adding to a Thursday advance after it raised 2024 guidance with management claiming the company can "drive growth and capitalize on the emerging opportunities in our markets."

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