Vistra is trading at $149.60, up 6.84% in pre-market after reports that the U.S. will lend it about $4.2 billion to boost nuclear generation.
- The funding would support upgrades at least three plants.
- Reuters reported Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expected to announce the loan on October 5 at a Vistra nuclear plant in Ohio.
- The package was reported before the expected announcement, not as a new announcement today.