https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vistra-plunges-13-5-as-texas-election-rattles-ai-power-trade-keybanc-downgradesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vistra-plunges-13-5-as-texas-election-rattles-ai-power-trade-keybanc-downgradeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vistra-plunges-13-5-as-texas-election-rattles-ai-power-trade-keybanc-downgrades#u184489Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:16:25 +0000Vistra shares dropped significantly on Wednesday, plunging 13.5% and closing down at a new 52-week low. The sell-off followed midterm election outcomes in Texas and a sweeping Democratic victory that raised concerns over the future of data-center development. KeyBanc downgraded the electricity generator the same day. The market reaction extended to other energy stocks and power equipment makers, hitting merchant power generators like CEG and GE Vernova amid questions regarding energy policy, data-center demand, and power permitting reform.Why it mattersThe midterm election results triggered a