Stock Movers Nvidia Rises, Vistra Gains, Microchip Up After Sale Positive Forecast
Jan 6, 2026
Christine Aquino, a Bloomberg reporter, dives into the stock market's movers. She highlights Nvidia's stock surge pre-CES, where major tech players showcase their AI innovations. Vistra gains traction after acquiring 10 natural gas power plants for $4 billion, promising robust energy supply. Additionally, Microchip's stellar sales forecast outshines analyst expectations, sparking optimism and upgrades. Aquino's insights provide a captivating look at how these companies are shaping the market landscape.
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Rubin Chip Signals Major AI Performance Leap
- NVIDIA's Rubin accelerator promises much faster AI training and inference versus Blackwell.
- Christine Aquino reports Rubin is in production and on track for second-half customer deployment.
China Demand Persists Amid Export Review
- NVIDIA sees strong demand in China for the H200 despite U.S. export review.
- Christine Aquino notes demand lined up even as sales to China remain under government consideration.
Vistra Buys Capacity To Serve AI Data Centers
- Vistra is buying 10 natural-gas plants for about $4 billion to gain capacity across three major U.S. grids.
- Christine Aquino frames the deal as part of Vistra's push to supply power for AI data-center buildouts.