Constellation Energy (CEG) signed a long-term nuclear power deal with Google covering 3,590 MW, including a 20-year contract for 890 MW of additional capacity and a 15-year agreement for 2,700 MW, and plans to invest more than $4.3 billion to upgrade 11 reactors. Vistra (VST) received a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to add 433 MW of nuclear capacity and preserve nearly 4 GW of existing generation, subject to final approval conditions. NextEra Energy's proposed $67 billion merger with Dominion Energy faced criticism in Virginia over electricity bills and competition. Duke Energy proposed an agreement with Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and others requiring large users, including new data centers, to pay upfront for dedicated grid infrastructure and provide financial guarantees.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.3T |
| Close on 10/09/2026 | 351.66 |
| Change that session | +0.97% |
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