Vistra Stock Gains on Reported $4B Federal Loan for Nuclear Plant Upgrades

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1Vistra (VST) shares gained 6% premarket following reports of a $4 billion federal loan to upgrade three nuclear power plants.

Vistra (VST) shares gained 6% premarket following reports of a $4 billion federal loan to upgrade three nuclear power plants. Benzinga reported that the potential loan is intended to fund infrastructure improvements, signaling federal support for the nuclear energy sector.

VST closed at $140.02 on October 2, 2026, prior to the news of the capital injection. The stock had previously seen a day high of $143.02 and a day low of $134.79 on October 2, 2026, as the market reacted to the company's infrastructure outlook.