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Google, Nvidia, Emerald AI Launch Alliance to Advance Flexible Data Centers

Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google, Nvidia (NVDA) and Emerald AI said Wednesday they launched the AI Energy Management Alliance to advance flexible AI data centers that can dynamically adjust power consumption in response to grid conditions.The alliance will promote faster interconnections for flexible data centers through colocated generation, storage and computational flexibility, while supporting policies that recognize flexible AI demand, the companies said.The coalition includes partners across the AI, semiconductor, and power sectors, such as Amazon (AMZN)-backed Anthropic, Analog Devices (ADI), National Grid (NGG), AES (AES), Constellation Energy (CEG) and NRG Energy (NRG), according to a statement.Price: $341.22, Change: $-0.21, Percent Change: -0.06%

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Equities

S&P 500 Posts First Weekly Loss Since July Amid US Warning to Iran

The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1.4% this week, its first weekly loss in a month, as US President Donald Trump issued an "economic D-Day" warning to Iran.The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 7,674.37. This is the first time the market benchmark has posted a weekly decline since the five days that ended on July 24. The index has gained 2.5% in August and 12% in 2026.Trump threatened the "most crushing economic operation" on Iran, while also warning of consequences for countries that support or conduct business with Iran. Iran's foreign minister responded by saying the campaign was bound to fail.Also this week, the US Treasury decided to boost repurchases of long-dated government debt to $4 billion per operation from September.Utilities had the largest percentage loss this week, falling 3.6%, followed by a 3.4% drop in industrials and a 3.2% decline in technology. Communication services, financials and consumer staples shed at least 1% each while real estate and consumer discretionary also edged lower.NRG Energy (NRG) and Vistra (VST) were the hardest-hit stocks in the utilities sector, falling 10% and 8%, respectively.Airline stocks United Airline (UAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) were among the top decliners in industrials, sliding 9.7% and 8.8%, respectively.In the technology sector, shares of CrowdStrike (CRWD) fell 12%.The company faces high expectations heading into Q2 results and the annual Fal.Con conference, BofA Securities said in a note to clients. Investors may need a meaningful net new annual recurring revenue beat to justify elevated expectations, the report said. Also, CrowdStrike's global chief technology officer, Elia Zaitsev, stepped down to launch an early-stage venture capital fund focused on cybersecurity.On the upside, health care climbed 4.3%, followed by a 2.5% increase in energy and a 2.3% gain in materials.Moderna was the best performer in health care as well as the overall S&P 500, more than doubling on the week as the company and Merck said a late-stage trial of an experimental skin cancer treatment they are jointly developing yielded positive topline results. Merck's shares rose 12%.Economic data next week will include the July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index and the second estimate of Q2 gross domestic product. Other data will include July consumer spending, new home sales, durable goods and wholesale inventories.

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Research

DBS Bank Initiates Coverage on NRG Energy With Buy Rating, $190 Price Target

NRG Energy (NRG) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $194.40, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $118.20, Change: $-2.38, Percent Change: -1.97%

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Equities

S&P 500 Posts Weekly Gain as Tech Giants Surge

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 3.6% this week after technology heavyweights jumped and optimism increased that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen following a deal between Iran and Oman.The market benchmark ended the week at 7,757.64. The index is now up 3.4% quarter to date and 13% this year.Palantir Technologies (PLTR) jumped 40% this week after Q2 sales and adjusted earnings surpassed estimates and the company boosted its full-year 2026 sales outlook.Nvidia (NVDA) jumped 12% this week.An Iranian official said a framework on the Strait of Hormuz has been agreed with Oman, with "a final decision to be made at higher levels," Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian state media.The information technology sector had the largest percentage gain of the week, up 7.2%, followed by a 5.6% advance in materials and a 3% rise in industrials.Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) reported fiscal Q2 non-GAAP earnings and sales above market expectations, and also lifted its full-year 2026 outlook. Shares jumped 28% this week.Albemarle (ALB) reported Q2 adjusted earnings and sales growth that beat consensus, and raised revenue guidance for the specialties segment to $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion for the full year. Shares advanced 11% this week.The three S&P 500 sectors that declined the most this week were energy, utilities, and real estate, down 3.3%, 1.7% and 0.1%, respectively.NRG Energy (NRG) reported a steeper-than-expected slide in Q2 adjusted earnings. The shares fell 12% in the week.Cisco Systems (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT), CoreWeave (CRWV), Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Simon Property Group (SPG) are among the companies reporting quarterly results next week.Economic data due next week include consumer and wholesale price inflation, retail sales, Michigan consumer sentiment and existing home sales.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.9% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) down 0.5%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was climbing 3.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was shedding 0.6%.The US and Iran could reach a deal Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday in an interview with CNBC.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 5.7% to $75.74 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 5.2% to $79.39 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures declined 3.8% to $2.68 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, NRG Energy (NRG) shares fell past 16%. The company reported Q2 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $1.49 per share, down from $1.73 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.69.BP (BP) reported Q2 underlying replacement cost profit Tuesday of $2.22 per American depositary share, up from $0.90 a year earlier. Separately, BP said Tuesday it plans to sell its US biogas business Archaea after making progress in strengthening its balance sheet and taking steps to simplify the company. BP shares were down 3.9%.Energy Transfer (ET) shares were up 0.5% after the company posted higher Q2 earnings and revenue.Duke Energy (DUK) reported Q2 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $1.43 per share, up from $1.25 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.30. Duke shares rose 0.1%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks declined late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.6% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) down 0.7%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was climbing 3.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was shedding 0.3%.The US and Iran could reach a deal Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday in an interview with CNBC.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 5.6% to $75.82 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 5.2% to $79.39 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures declined 3.8% to $2.68 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, NRG Energy (NRG) shares fell past 15%. The company reported Q2 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $1.49 per share, down from $1.73 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.69.

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Wire

Evercore ISI Adjusts Price Target on NRG Energy to $195 From $215

NRG Energy (NRG) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $202.81, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $116.69, Change: $-21.78, Percent Change: -15.73%

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Commodities

NRG Q2 Advances Texas Generation Expansion, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

NRG Energy (NRG) reported Q2 earnings Tuesday as it expanded its Texas generation pipeline, completed a new power plant and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook.NRG brought its 415 MW T.H. Wharton natural gas facility into commercial operation on May 26, marking its first new-build generation asset in nearly a decade.The company also advanced its Bring Your Own Power strategy after aligning commercial terms with a leading global cloud and artificial intelligence hyperscaler for a 1.2 GW combined-cycle natural gas project in Texas.NRG said the facility could expand to 2.4 GW and will operate under a minimum 15-year contract.NRG expects the initial 1.2 GW project to enter commercial operation in late 2029. The company estimates the project will cost about $3.2 billion and generate about $500 million in annual adjusted EBITDA.The company said its remaining two Texas Energy Fund projects remain on schedule and within budget. Together with the 415 MW T.H. Wharton facility, the projects are expected to add 1.5 GW of new, reliable power generation by mid-2028 to support rising electricity demand in Texas.The remaining Texas Energy Fund portfolio includes the 689 MW Cedar Bayou 5 combined-cycle plant and the 443 MW Greens Bayou 6 simple-cycle peaking unit."We also delivered a solid second quarter and are reaffirming our 2026 guidance. I am confident in the discipline and execution that continue to drive NRG forward," NRG President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Gaudette said.Price: $123.44, Change: $-15.03, Percent Change: -10.85%

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Insider Trading

NRG Energy Insider Sold Shares Worth $1,567,433, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Virginia Kinney, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, on July 15, 2026, sold 11,145 shares in NRG Energy (NRG) for $1,567,433. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Kinney has control over a total of 33,966 common shares of the company, with 33,966 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000122520826006657/xslF345X05/doc4.xml

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Lifts Opinion On Shares Of Nrg Energy, Inc. To Buy From Hold

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Our 12-month target price is unchanged at $189, valuing shares at 19.2x our next-12-month EPS estimate of $9.86, slightly below IPP peers averaging 19.5x but significantly above NRG's highly volatile three-year historical forward average of 13.5x. We lower our 2026 EPS estimate by $0.31 to $8.84 but increase 2027 EPS by $0.34 to $11.34. We forecast NRG will grow EPS at a 16.3% CAGR in 2025-2030, significantly outpacing the Electric Utilities peer average of 7.6% (excluding NRG and CEG). However, NRG lags its closer IPP comparables, which we project will achieve even more robust growth rates: CEG at 17.2%, VST at 26.7%, and TLN at 49.3%. We believe this growth profile makes it an attractive proposition for growth-oriented investors willing to accept higher volatility. NRG has signed 445 MW of data center power purchase agreements and is targeting at least 1 GW of additional Bring Your Own Power deals in 2026, with discussions actively progressing. We see an attractive entry point with shares down ~13% YTD.

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Equities

S&P 500 Posts Sixth Consecutive Weekly Gain, Hits Highs in Tech-Led Rise

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 2.3% this week to another round of new highs as the technology sector climbed on deals and earnings.The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 7,398.93, marking its latest all-time closing high. The market benchmark also set a fresh intraday high on Friday at 7,401.50, its sixth consecutive week of gains. The index is up 8.1% for the year.This week's advance came as deal chatter and better-than-expected earnings drove strong gains in the technology sector. The deals included a preliminary agreement under which Intel (INTC) will make some of the chips powering Apple (AAPL) devices, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter.Also, payroll data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the US economy added more jobs than projected in April. This helped allay concerns about a slowdown in the labor market. Investors also saw the data as likely allowing the Federal Reserve to stick to its current policy stance.Nonfarm payrolls for April rose by 115,000, well above the 65,000 increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. Private payrolls growth slowed to 123,000 in April from 190,000 the month prior, the BLS reported, surpassing the consensus estimate for a 75,000 gain. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3% in April, in line with Wall Street's estimates.The technology sector jumped 7% on the week, followed by a 1.9% increase in communication services and a 1.8% increase in consumer discretionary. Materials, industrials and real estate also edged higher.Akamai Technologies (AKAM) and Datadog (DDOG) topped the technology sector as shares soared 42% each. Akamai's Q1 results included a slight earnings beat and Chief Executive Tom Leighton said a US-based frontier model provider has committed $1.8 billion over seven years for the company's cloud infrastructure services. A Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter said the partner is Amazon.com-backed (AMZN) artificial intelligence startup Anthropic.Datadog's surge came as the software maker posted higher-than-expected Q1 results and raised its full-year outlook.Walt Disney's (DIS) stock was the best performer in communication services, climbing 4.8% on the week as the media and entertainment company's fiscal second-quarter results came in ahead of market estimates amid revenue gains across all business operations. Disney also reiterated expectations for growth to accelerate in the second half.Tesla (TSLA) led the gainers in consumer discretionary. The electric vehicle maker's shares rose 9.6% amid a report that the company's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for a sixth consecutive month on a year-over-year basis.On the downside, the energy sector fell 5.4%, followed by a 4% loss in utilities, a 1.4% slip in financials and a 1.2% decline in health care. Consumer staples were also lower.The drop in the energy sector came as crude oil futures also fell on the week. APA (APA) was hit the hardest in the sector, losing 11% despite the company's Q1 earnings coming in above analysts' mean estimate.In utilities, NRG Energy (NRG) shares had the largest percentage drop for the week, falling 10%. The company reported Q1 adjusted earnings per share below analysts' mean estimate even as revenue topped the Street view.Next week's earnings calendar features Cisco Systems (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT) and Constellation Energy (CEG).Economic data will include the April consumer and producer price indexes. Retail sales, existing home sales, import prices and industrial production for April will also be among the reports.

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Commodities

NRG Energy Flags Major Earnings Upside as Texas, PJM Power Prices Climb

NRG Energy (NRG) reported Q1 earnings on Wednesday, forecasting that its generation fleet is positioned to capture significant gains, as rising power prices, tighter market conditions and a leveraged generation position boosted its outlook.The utility said its Texas generation-only portfolio could deliver gross margins exceeding $3 billion at $100 per megawatt-hour power prices under low-hedge levels, compared with losses at prices below $50/MWh.The company's current guidance assumes about $52/MWh, with hedge coverage ranging from 95% to less than 25%.NRG projected similar upside for its PJM fleet, at $100/MWh, with gross margins projected to reach about $1.5 billion in 2026.NRG's base assumptions include weather-normal conditions and benchmark natural gas prices of about $3.75/MMBtu at Henry Hub and about $3.25/MMBtu at the Houston Ship Channel.For PJM, projections include $3.75/MMBtu Henry Hub pricing and about $3.60/MMBtu at Tetco M3.The company's Texas fleet currently includes about 45 terawatt-hours of economic generation and 40 TWh of uneconomic capacity, while PJM comprises about 25 TWh of economic and 15 TWh of uneconomic capacity.Price: $152.24, Change: $-5.19, Percent Change: -3.30%

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Research

Research Alert: Nrg Q1: 14% Eps Miss As Ls Power Integration Costs Eclipse Operational Gains

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:NRG Energy reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.49, declining 44.4% Y/Y and missing consensus estimates of $1.73 by 14%, as integration challenges from the LS Power acquisition offset operational gains. Revenue surged 19.5% to $10.3B from the 13 GW of acquired assets, but adjusted EBITDA declined 4.1% to $1.08B due to integration costs, mild Texas weather, and higher supply expenses. The transformational LS Power transaction doubled generation capacity but created near-term headwinds as benefits were offset by operational complexities. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance with adjusted EPS of $7.90-$9.90 and adjusted EBITDA of $5.3B-$5.8B, expressing confidence in strategic benefits as integration progresses. Texas segment EBITDA declined 27.8% to $216M due to reduced heating demand, while Vivint Smart Home grew 5.0% to $294M. Free cash flow turned negative at $(66)M versus $293M in the prior year, though liquidity of $3.3B remains adequate despite declining from $9.6B at year-end 2025.

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Research

President Capital Initiates NRG Energy Pathways at Buy With $215 Price Target

NRG Energy (NRG) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $209.40, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

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Treasury

NRG Energy Prices Senior Secured, Unsecured Notes

NRG Energy (NRG) said late Tuesday it has priced its offering of $500 million of 4.955% senior secured first lien notes due 2031.The company said it also priced its offering of $1.05 billion of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2034, and $1.05 billion of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2036.NRG said the use of the net proceeds includes to help repay a portion of its borrowings and to fund its tender offer for 7.250% senior secured notes due 2032.

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Wire

Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on NRG Energy to $199 From $181, Maintains Buy Rating

NRG Energy (NRG) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $209.69, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $162.96, Change: $-1.11, Percent Change: -0.68%

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