Oil (CL=F, BZ=F) prices rose Monday following President Biden's ban on new offshore drilling. United ICAP energy specialist Scott Shelton joins Catalysts to discuss market implications and his outlook on the broader oil sector.
Nuclear energy stocks are climbing in 2025, fueled by regulatory changes and rising demand from emerging industries.
CEG is set to benefit from its systematic investments, focus on renewable energy and ability to increase nuclear output.
Constellation Energy is positioned to benefit from surging energy demand driven by the AI revolution and data center expansion, with a 13% annual EPS growth target through 2030. The company is innovating with investments in nuclear uprates, small modular reactors, and renewable energy, despite facing regulatory hurdles like FERC's stance on colocation. Financially strong with a BBB+ credit rating and low leverage, Constellation Energy remains a standout, though its high valuation at a 29.3x P/E ratio limits immediate upside.
The final rule for 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit was released, with the Treasury Department providing a $3.00/kg tax credit for the production of hydrogen factored by the lifecycle carbon intensity of the delivered molecule, TD Cowen tells investors in a research note. The firm says the updates pursue "flexibility" while maintaining the constrictive "Three Pillar" framework and believes the legacy nuclear and hydro companies are Green/Pink second half winners. TD Cowen is "cautious" on seeing the rule as "final," and expects "root-and-branch" level changes to 45V guidance in 2025, as Republicans have multiple tools to get this done. Companies in the sector include Constellation Energy (CEG), PSEG (PEG), Vistra (VST), Plug Power (PLUG), Air Liquide (AIQUY), Linde (LIN), and CNX Resources (CNX). Constellation Energy +9.3 (+3.83%) Plug Power +0.17 (+7.30%) Linde +0.96 (+0.23%) Air Liquide -0.42 (-1.30%) PSEG +1.09 (+1.28%) Vistra +10.85 (+7.25%) CNX Resources -1.68 (-4.50%)
Evercore ISI notes that the Department of Treasury released its final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, which included some "favorable accommodations" for the hydrogen industry broadly and nuclear generation assets. The final rules differ from the proposed rules in several respects and "arguably the two most meaningful changes relate to incrementality and time-matching," the analyst tells investors. The final rules announced provide incremental clarity and flexibility that should help facilitate investments within clean hydrogen that have been largely put on pause, contends the analyst, who believes the updated final ruling is a positive for Constellation Energy (CEG), PSEG (PEG) and Vistra (VST). Constellation Energy +9.62 (+3.97%) PSEG +1.36 (+1.60%) Vistra +11.13 (+7.43%)
Today's Big 3 turns to the A.I. trade with Joe Tigay weighing the bullish trends in Constellation Energy (CEG), Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOGL).
Constellation Energy NASDAQ: CEG stock is up over 8% on January 2, 2025, following news of landmark contracts with the U.S. government. This price increase underscores the company's growing prominence in the clean energy sector and signals a potential turning point for nuclear energy's role in a sustainable future.
Nuclear stocks ran hot on the S&P 500 in 2024 as AI data center operators locked down a future's worth of energy. And 2025 is off to a strong start.
Shares of Constellation Energy (CEG) surged Thursday after the company announced a pair of contracts with the federal government worth over $1 billion.
Constellation Energy Corp. has been awarded a record $1 billion in contracts to supply nuclear power to the U.S. government, the company said on Thursday.
Constellation Energy Corp CEG has been a bright star in the energy sector, delivering nearly 100% year-to-date gains in 2024.