https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bloom-energy-surges-on-inclusion-to-s-p-500-illumina-everpure-also-added-be-nyseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bloom-energy-surges-on-inclusion-to-s-p-500-illumina-everpure-also-added-be-nysehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bloom-energy-surges-on-inclusion-to-s-p-500-illumina-everpure-also-added-be-nyse#u59152Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:36:26 +0000Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure are set to join the S&P 500 index. Bloom Energy's stock rose 6% after hours on the news, extending its 191% year-to-date rally driven by AI data center power demand. The changes are part of the quarterly rebalancing of the S&P 500 index.Why it mattersThe S&P 500 index is a widely followed stock market index that represents the market value of 500 large, publicly traded companies in the US. Inclusion in the index is considered a significant milestone for companies, as it can increase their visibility and attract more investors. The quarterly