In a rather unexpected reversal, Vistra and other utility stocks have experienced a notable fall from the record highs they enjoyed to start the month. Indeed, VST, Constellation Energy, and NRG Energy had seen their recent momentum questioned after they dropped from notable marks hit last week.
The fall has continued to reinforce the potential and power of AI-related stocks to start the month. Thursday saw Nvidia (NVDA) continue to persist in its winning ways throughout the year. Now, all eyes are on Vistra’s potential to continue gaining and growing on its positive performance through 2024, thus far.
Source: CNBC
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Vistra and Other Utility Stocks Potential Called Into Question as AI Continues Winning
All eyes were on the stock market Thursday with the US economy debuting new inflation data. The figures came in higher than expected, with September’s CPI showing a 2.4% rate. Although it did not match expectations, the decline is promising. Especially as it continues to fall toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
Yet, that couldn’t help one of the stock market’s big 2024 winners this week. Vistra and other utility stocks saw a notable drop from the record highs to start October. VST, Constellation Energy, and NRG Energy retreated from last week’s landmarks. Its performance to start the month was driven by the overall interest in AI technology, and the energy necessity for those systems.
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BTIG analysts note that the three primary utility stocks could be in line for further corrections of 7% to 10%. The historic value appears “stretched,” analysts noted. Additionally, these stocks have a history of dropping after overperformance against the market.
SentimenTrader analyst Jason Goepfert echoed a similar sentiment. He noted that there was some skepticism of the “new narrative about AI,” that drove the utility stocks. Moreover, the reversal history after a significant momentum surge has not surprised many experts. All eyes are on how these stocks can bounce back. They still firmly remain in positive territory throughout the year, due to the significant surge they have already enjoyed.