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The Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike has pushed borrowing costs higher, which puts even more pressure on aging energy infrastructure that cannot be upgraded cheaply. Capital is getting pricier while demand for electricity from AI data centers and electrification keeps building. That mix creates a potential opening for investors looking at the specialists that build and equip the power network. This article walks through three grid technology stocks from our curated list. The three stocks...

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Wednesday ahead of a likely Fed rate hike and Warsh's comments. Intel and SK Hynix jump.

Truflation CEO Stefan Rust told Benzinga on Monday that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkishness is a "distraction from his dovishness," predicting no rate hike at next week’s meeting. Asked what could force Warsh to raise rates, Rust pointed to...

Truflation CEO Stefan Rust told Benzinga on Monday that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkishness is a "distraction from his dovishness," predicting no rate hike at next week’s meeting. Asked what could force Warsh to raise rates, Rust pointed to...

Barometer Capital Management, an independent asset and wealth management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter experienced significant volatility driven by macro and headline risks. Concurrently, an upcoming Federal Reserve leadership transition contributed to policy uncertainty, and rising inflation concerns re-emerged, resulting in choppy, headline-driven price […]

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.03%, and the actively tr

Global bond yields are pushing toward multi year highs as investors factor in stubborn inflation and higher energy costs. That raises the price of capital for many sectors, yet it puts a spotlight on the companies that keep electricity flowing efficiently. Grid hardware and construction providers sit at the center of this story. This article breaks down three power grid stocks from our curated list that align with this long term build out. The stocks covered below are a starting sample from...

Oil driven inflation concerns are pushing government bond yields in major economies to multi year highs. That kind of pressure keeps energy security and stable power supply firmly in focus. Nuclear energy stocks, from uranium producers to reactor operators, sit at the crossroads of reliability and low carbon power. This article highlights three stocks from our nuclear themed screener that investors may want to keep on their watchlist. The three nuclear energy stocks below are just a starting...

GE Vernova's shares are surging as grid and electricity demand drives backlog growth, but tariffs, supply risks and premium valuation pose challenges.

Central banks are signaling higher for longer interest rates as energy costs keep inflation sticky. For power hungry AI data centers, reliable carbon free electricity is becoming as critical as chips or servers. That creates a potential opening for investors looking at companies tied to nuclear power, which can run 24/7 without emissions. This article highlights three stocks from our nuclear infrastructure screener that align with this theme. The three stocks below are just a sample, and the...

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.6%, and the actively tra

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the latest industrial production report showed slower-than-expected growth for July. Data from the Federal Reserve indicated that U.S. industrial production rose by 0.2%, which was half of the 0.4% increase that analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had anticipated. While this marked the second consecutive month of growth, it represented a slowdown from the previous month's revised figures. Manufacturing output also saw a modest 0.2% incr

In the second quarter of 2026, GE Vernova reported revenue of US$11,104 million and net income of US$668 million, with earnings per share rising versus a year earlier, while also completing a share repurchase of 12,445,000 shares for US$6,962.92 million under its December 2024 authorization. Behind these headline results, the company is seeing strong demand tied to AI-driven data center power needs and a growing backlog, even as tariff pressures and wind division challenges weighed on...

GE Vernova, the power-focused spinoff of General Electric, is emerging as a key supplier to the fast growing AI data center sector. Demand for its gas turbines is rising as hyperscale AI projects seek reliable power solutions for energy intensive infrastructure. The business has seen a substantial move in market value as investors reassess its role in global AI infrastructure. General Electric, ticker NYSE:GE, now sits at the center of two stories: the long established industrial group and...

The business inventory-to-sales ratio has declined to the lowest level since 2021, suggesting inflation may be even stickier than expected. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on small-caps, AI spending, and the gold market’s nasty message for bonds.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.15%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jun, 18 2026 US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors weigh stubborn trade price pressures against a steady Federal Reserve. Import prices for May rose 1.9%, with fuel and lubricants jumping 12.5%, which means businesses are facing higher costs on what they buy from overseas. Export prices climbed 1.3%, the sixth straight monthly rise, hinting that US goods sold...

Stocks suffered broad, sharp losses on rate hike bets after the first Warsh Fed meeting. SpaceX fell for the first time while Robinhood jumped.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the CPI report showed 4.2% annual inflation, the highest in three years, with markets fully pricing a December Fed rate hike.

GEV stock surges this year on AI-driven power demand, wind expansion in India and gas turbine growth, but tariff costs and premium valuation loom.

In recent months, GE Vernova has reported strong earnings and free cash flow improvements, secured large data center electrification orders, advanced its HA gas turbine fleet past 4 million operating hours, and announced the acquisition of Canada-based Robotech Automation, while also facing project, tariff, and regulatory challenges across its wind and grid businesses. Commentators such as Jim Cramer and several brokerage firms have highlighted GE Vernova’s post-spin transformation and...

The stock market is right at highs with several leaders near buy points. Marvell, Dell and Costco earnings are on tap, along with the Fed's inflation gauge.

GE Vernova gains from rising AI-driven power demand, strong orders and global project wins, but tariff costs and premium valuation may temper appeal.