Vistra Corp. leads the S&P 500 with a 216% gain in 2024, driven by clean energy demand.
Vistra acquired four nuclear power plants earlier this year to help boost its clean energy profile.
To meet that demand, Vistra has been focusing on generating clean energy via nuclear power plants.
Vistra's gains far outpace the second-best performing S&P 500 stock this year, Nvidia, which is up 138%.
AdvertisementCoincidentally, the third best-performing stock in the S&P 500 so far this year is Constellation Energy, which has surged 126% year-to-date.
Persons:
Vistra, Morningstar, —, it's, Travis Miller, Miller
Organizations:
Vistra, Service, Nvidia, Vistra Corp, Energy Harbor Corp, Constellation Energy, Microsoft
Locations:
California, Maine