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X-Energy and AEP Collaborate on 960 MW Small Modular Reactor Development
X-Energy (XE) and American Electric (AEP) announced a joint development agreement to advance feasibility work for a proposed 960 MW Xe-100 small modular reactor, or SMR, project in Indiana. Amazon (AMZN) will provide certain project development funding for the effort, marking the second commercial deployment under X-energy and Amazon's collaboration aimed at bringing more than 5 GW of new nuclear capacity to the U.S. grid by 2039. X-energy and AEP will evaluate the development of a 12-unit Xe-100 plant near the former site of the retired Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County, Indiana. The proposed project would redevelop the AEP-owned brownfield site for advanced nuclear power, adding clean baseload capacity to help meet growing demand for safe, reliable energy across Indiana and the region. The proposed project combines AEP's power generation and nuclear operating expertise, Amazon's milestone-based development capital, and X-energy's advanced nuclear technology to deliver a clean, safe, long-term energy solution. Building on Amazon's investment in, and ongoing collaboration with X-energy, the project is intended to be a second grid-scale partnership to support grid reliability with new clean generating capacity, joining Energy Northwest's Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Washington State.
American Electric Power Partners with X-energy for 960 MW Nuclear Project
As energy demand grows, American Electric Power (AEP) is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power customers and mitigating business risk. AEP announced a joint development agreement with X-energy (XE) to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a 960-megawatt advanced nuclear energy project at a former coal plant site in Sullivan County, Indiana. Amazon (AMZN) is supporting the project's development through a funding agreement. If the development project reaches a final investment decision and moves forward with construction and commercial operation, the completed facility would add safe, clean, reliable electricity to the grid using X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor technology. Amazon intends to purchase the power under a long-term contract, covering the costs of the facility and its operations for the duration of the contract. This collaboration combines AEP's power generation and nuclear operating expertise, Amazon's commitment to development capital and long-term power purchase, and X-energy's advanced nuclear technology to explore the development of a clean, safe, long-term energy solution to benefit customers and foster economic development in Indiana.
American Electric Power Invests $4B in Fuel Cell Project
American Electric Power (AEP) announced plans to invest approximately $4B to advance a new 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement, or PPA, with Google (GOOGL), calling this "a significant step in AEP's strategy to serve growing demand from large-scale customers." AEP stated: "Under the PPA, Google will acquire power from Cheyenne Fuel Cell, which is approximately 92% owned and controlled by AEP, and nearly 8% owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners. AEP and its partners plan to start construction in 2026, and the facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2028. AEP's development and construction of this fuel cell generation facility is supporting Google's growing energy needs in the greater Cheyenne area. The planned facility uses advanced fuel cell technology developed by Bloom Energy that can be deployed rapidly and provide reliable, on-demand power to meet the needs of large-load customers. The technology generates electricity without combustion of natural gas, and the project includes plans to integrate carbon capture technology to deliver reliable, near-zero-emissions power."
Major Averages Rise as Investors Tackle Yield Volatility
The major averages were broadly higher, ending the week on a high note as investors attempt to shake off a yield-driven selloff.Long-dated Treasury yields surged this week amid concerns about rising government debt, financing needs and persistent inflation, with the 30-year yield earlier reaching its highest level since 2007. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could further expand its Treasury repurchases after this week's intervention, but yields remain near recent highs and investors remain concerned that buybacks do not address the underlying deficit and debt outlook.Meanwhile, oil and geopolitics are adding to inflation concerns. Diplomatic progress with Iran remains limited, while the U.S. is threatening tougher economic measures and Middle Eastern supply disruptions continue to support crude prices. That leaves investors weighing the prospect of renewed energy-driven inflation just as they are trying to determine the Federal Reserve's next move.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:BJ's Wholesaleprovided areport for Q2Ross Storesalso reported, increased its FY26 earnings outlook, and provided an upbeat earnings outlook for Q3Broadcomis in discussions with a group of lenders to raise over $60B in debt for an AI semiconductor financing deal that will benefit Anthropic and other firms,FedExand UPSwerefor Transportation Command contract modificationsThe Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining UberEUR825M, or about $966M, under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without properly telling them about it,2. WALL STREET CALLS:BMO Capitalcoverage of Nvidiawith an Outperform rating and $340 price targetEquifaxto Buy from Neutral at Rothschild & Co RedburnBairdParsonsto Outperform, says investor sentiment is lowTeradyneto Neutral at Baird on valuationJPMorganLimbachto Underweight from Neutral3. AROUND THE WEB:Appleis cutting jobs in multiple departments, Bloomberg reportsFugazi Research said in a short report that Aeva's"valuation is disconnected from the business the company actually reports"Poolside AI, an AI model-building startup, has struck a non-exclusive $6B licensing deal with Nvidia, plus a $1B investment at a $12B pre-money valuation, Newcomer saysSamsung Electronicsis expected to hold a board meeting and disclose the details of a shareholder return program that could be worth as much as $79B, Bloomberg reportsCitiis said to join Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorganas one of the banks working on bringing Anthropic to public markets, Bloomberg says4. MOVERS:O-I Glassincreased after Citithe stock to BuyArbutus Biopharmagained aftera modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer to repurchase up to $230M sharesCleveland-Cliffswas higher afterin Middletown WorksAmerican Electricfell after Morgan Stanleyits price target on the stockAlibabadeclined in New York after Citi and Bairdtheir price targets on the stock5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:The Buckle, with EPS lower year-over-yearKE Holdings, with EPS and revenue beating consensusFlowers Foodsand cut its guidance for FY26, with CEO Ryals McMullian commenting, "Our second quarter results reflect the continued challenges across the fresh packaged bread category"OSI Systems, with EPS beating consensusUbiquitireported year-over-year increases inINDEXES:The Dow rose 517.80, or 0.98%, to 53,277.01, the Nasdaq gained 113.29, or 0.43%, to 26,180.46, and the S&P 500 advanced 33.21, or 0.43%, to 7,674.37.
Major Averages Rise as Investors Focus on Inflation and Treasury Yields
The major averages were broadly higher near noon, potentially ending the week on a high note as investors attempt to shake off a yield-driven selloff.Long-dated Treasury yields surged this week amid concerns about rising government debt, financing needs and persistent inflation, with the 30-year yield earlier reaching its highest level since 2007. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could further expand its Treasury repurchases after this week's intervention, but yields remain near recent highs and investors remain concerned that buybacks do not address the underlying deficit and debt outlook.Meanwhile, oil and geopolitics are adding to inflation concerns. Diplomatic progress with Iran remains limited, while the U.S. is threatening tougher economic measures and Middle Eastern supply disruptions continue to support crude prices. That leaves investors weighing the prospect of renewed energy-driven inflation just as they are trying to determine the Federal Reserve's next move.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:BJ's Wholesaleprovided areport for Q2Ross Storesalso reported, increased its FY26 earnings outlook, and provided an upbeat earnings outlook for Q3Broadcomis in discussions with a group of lenders to raise over $60B in debt for an AI semiconductor financing deal that will benefit Anthropic and other firms,FedExand UPSwerefor Transportation Command contract modificationsThe Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining UberEUR825M, or about $966M, under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without properly telling them about it,2. WALL STREET CALLS:BMO Capitalcoverage of Nvidia (NVDA) with an Outperform rating and $340 price targetEquifaxto Buy from Neutral at Rothschild & Co RedburnBairdParsonsto Outperform, says investor sentiment is lowTeradyneto Neutral at Baird on valuationJPMorganLimbachto Underweight from Neutral3. AROUND THE WEB:A buyout approach rumor regarding TG Therapeuticswas highlighted in Ben Harrington's takeover-focused Betaville blog, contacts tell The FlyFugazi Research said in a short report that Aeva's"valuation is disconnected from the business the company actually reports"Poolside AI, an AI model-building startup, has struck a non-exclusive $6B licensing deal with Nvidia, plus a $1B investment at a $12B pre-money valuation, Newcomer saysSamsung Electronicsis expected to hold a board meeting and disclose the details of a shareholder return program that could be worth as much as $79B, Bloomberg reportsCitiis said to join Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorganas one of the banks working on bringing Anthropic to public markets, Bloomberg says4. MOVERS:O-I Glassincreases after Citithe stock to BuyArbutus Biopharmagains after announcing plans to commence atender offer to repurchase up to $230M sharesCleveland-Cliffshigher after announcing ain Middletown WorksAmerican Electric (AEP) falls after Morgan Stanleyon the stockAlibabadeclines in New York after Citi and Bairdon the stock5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:The Buckle, with EPS lower year-over-yearKE Holdings, with EPS and revenue beating consensusFlowers Foodsand cut its guidance for FY26, with CEO Ryals McMullian commenting, "Our second quarter results reflect the continued challenges across the fresh packaged bread category"OSI Systems, with EPS beating consensusUbiquiti (UI) reported year-over-year increases inINDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 425.63, or 0.81%, to 53,184.84, the Nasdaq was up 164.71, or 0.63%, to 26,231.88, and the S&P 500 was up 47.36, or 0.62%, to 7,688.52.
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