Shares of Talen Energy Corp (TLN.O) surged 5.12% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, as power and utility companies rebounded from a previous session's AI-linked sell-off. The rise in Talen's stock price came amid expectations of higher electricity demand and increased spending on energy infrastructure.
On Monday, U.S. power, utility, and natural gas companies faced significant drops after the emergence of new AI technology from Chinese startup DeepSeek raised doubts about future U.S. electricity demand and tech spending. However, the sector regained strength on Tuesday, with Talen and other power producers recouping some losses.
The rebound in Talen's stock price reflects investors' belief that the impact of AI on power demand may be less severe than initially feared. Additionally, the company's position as an independent power provider could benefit from continued investments in energy infrastructure and grid modernization efforts.