Stock Movers Meta Signs Nuclear Deals ; Merck in Talks to Buy Revolution; GM’s EV Charges Balloon to $7.6 Billion
Jan 9, 2026
Meta Platforms is making waves by becoming the biggest nuclear power buyer as it signs deals for its data centers, boosting shares in Oklo and Vistra. Merck is creating buzz with talks to acquire Revolution Medicines, prompting a stock surge. Meanwhile, General Motors faces significant challenges, with a staggering $6 billion charge related to its electric vehicle production cutbacks, raising questions about the future of the U.S. EV market. Are we witnessing the peak of electric vehicle growth?
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Meta Becomes A Major Nuclear Buyer
- Meta's multi-gigawatt nuclear deals could make it the largest hyperscaler buyer of nuclear power.
- The agreements may total over six gigawatts, roughly New York City's average power demand.
Merck Reportedly In Talks For Revolution
- Revolution Medicines jumped after the Financial Times reported Merck is in talks to acquire it.
- A deal would be sizable given Revolution's ~ $19 billion market value and Merck's recent M&A push.
Presidential Move Boosts Mortgage Stocks
- Mortgage lenders rally after President Trump said he'd direct $200 billion of MBS to lower mortgage costs.
- LoanDepot and Rocket Mortgage led pre-market gains as bond moves supported lender shares.