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AES Corp.(NYSE:AES) is not usually a stock that makes headlines for significant price fluctuations, but investors were startled this week when it increased almost 20% in just one session on Wednesday. So, what is the reason for this sudden interest?

Takeover rumors sent AES shares up ~20%, but no firm bid is confirmed yet. Meanwhile, new policy changes have tightened tax credit deadlines and are likely to raise costs for renewables. Three scenarios are possible: a full buyout, partial asset sales to reduce debt, or AES continuing as a standalone company focused on renewables and dividends. AES's core value still hinges on major data center power contracts and steady cash flows, though high debt levels and execution risks complicate a potential takeover.

AES boosts clean energy goals with solar, wind, storage and LNG growth despite pressure from falling wholesale electricity prices.

U.S. equities were higher but little changed at midday as the market continued to focus on what effect new Trump administration tariffs will have on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were up.

For two weeks straight, shares of electric utility AES Corp. (AES 16.80%) stock have climbed, all on no obvious news -- but today we found out why this stock was hopping. As Barron's reports, AES is "exploring its options, including a possible sale" to one or several "large investment firms.

Utility stock AES Corp (NYSE:AES) is surging today, up 16% at $12.84 at last glance, after reports that the company is exploring sale options amid takeover interest.

AES Corp, (NYSE:AES), a utility and power generation company based in the United States, is reportedly evaluating a possible sale following indications of interest in a takeover, as stated by Bloomberg. This announcement led to AES shares surging by as much as 13% during premarket trading on Wednesday, July 9.

The company counts Microsoft, Google, and Meta among its partners.

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