Talen Energy jumps on $3.5 billion gas plant deal amid AI surge
Talen Energy stock soared 16% after it announced a $3.5 billion deal to buy two gas-fired power plants, boosting output by 50% to meet surging AI data center demand. The plants, bought below new project cost, add grid stability and natural gas access. Retail sentiment remains bullish. The deal follows Trump's $90 billion AI-energy push and is set to close in Q4.