https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-deal-sends-ai-power-play-skyrocketing-lateContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-deal-sends-ai-power-play-skyrocketing-latehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-deal-sends-ai-power-play-skyrocketing-late#u73859Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:41:10 +0000Generac shares rose over 40% after announcing a deal to provide backup power generators for Amazon data centers. The agreement aims to secure stable power supplies for Amazon's infrastructure. While CNBC reports Amazon also obtained the right to buy Generac stock, financial terms are disputed across reports. Seeking Alpha and Yahoo Finance cite a deal valued at $2.4 billion, whereas Bloomberg reports a supply pact worth $8 billion. Generac is listed on the NYSE under the ticker GNRC.Why it mattersAI expansion requires massive amounts of electricity and reliable backup systems to prevent d