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An energy giant is rallying after a legal win cleared the path for a $53 billion acquisition, a power producer is charging higher on a multibillion-dollar infrastructure deal, and an offshore driller just gained partial court approval to revive a long-dormant pipeline. Here’s what traders are watching this morning.

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Talen Energy Corp. [TLN] is lighting up the tape, climbing more than 17% in Friday’s premarket session after unveiling a major $3.5 billion acquisition that positions it at the center of the energy-AI convergence.

The company announced it will purchase two natural gas-fired power plants, Moxie Freedom in Pennsylvania and Guernsey Power in Ohio, from Caithness Energy and BlackRock. The deal is expected to boost Talen’s annual energy output by nearly 50%, from 40 to 60 terawatt-hours.

More important than scale, though, is strategy. Talen is clearly gearing up to meet the surging electricity demands of AI data centers, which require uninterrupted, dispatchable power.

These newly acquired facilities are situated within the PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid, and are powered by the Marcellus shale region, providing operational and economic benefits. Management noted the assets were secured at a discount, costing only 50–65% of what equivalent new-build projects would require.

Talen already has a power supply agreement with Amazon, and this deal expands its ability to meet similar high-demand contracts.

The move follows a string of power sector acquisitions as utilities race to align with AI growth trends. CEO Mac McFarland likened the deal to “adding another nuclear plant” to the portfolio, without the construction timeline or regulatory hurdles.

With sentiment strongly bullish and shares already up over 24% year-to-date (before the premarket move), investors will be watching whether the deal closes on time and what additional AI-linked contracts Talen might announce in the coming months.

Hess Corp. (HES) shares are up more than 7% in Friday’s premarket session after an international arbitration panel ruled in favor of its $53 billion acquisition by Chevron, removing a key legal obstacle that had delayed the deal for months.

The dispute centered on ExxonMobil’s claim to a right of first refusal over Hess’s stake in the Stabroek block, a highly valuable offshore project in Guyana. The International Chamber of Commerce determined that the clause did not apply to the sale of Hess’s entire business, allowing Chevron’s acquisition to proceed.

The decision resolves strategic overhangs that had pressured Hess’s valuation and Chevron’s execution timeline since late 2023.

Chevron had previously warned it would walk away from the deal if the ruling went against Hess. With the legal barrier cleared, investors are now anticipating deal closure in the coming months, along with potential synergies from Hess’s growing Guyana operations.

The decision also marks a setback for ExxonMobil, which had sought to maintain tighter control over the Guyana asset.

The arbitration victory reinforces Chevron’s positioning in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy regions and paves the way for the integration of Hess’s long-term offshore growth pipeline.

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Sable Offshore Corp. [SOC] surged more than 28% Thursday and gained another 6% in early premarket trading Friday after securing a partial legal victory tied to its long-idled Las Flores Pipelines. The California court ruling grants the company permission to begin key preparations for a potential restart, without allowing actual operations just yet.

The pipelines, connected to the Santa Ynez offshore platforms, have been offline since a 2015 oil spill. In 2024, Sable acquired the assets, sparking both investor interest and environmental lawsuits.

The new ruling lets Sable move forward with permit applications and infrastructure readiness, provided it gives 10 days’ notice before resuming flows. While the court acknowledged environmental concerns under CEQA and other regulations, it allowed limited activities to proceed, marking the first meaningful progress in years.

The Las Flores infrastructure is viewed as a key unlock for Sable’s broader offshore strategy. With oil prices recovering and U.S. energy policy pivoting toward fossil fuel security under the Trump administration, the company may have regulatory tailwinds to work with.

However, legal risks remain: the court declined to dismiss challenges entirely, and a full restart will require more approvals.

Still, the market cheered the direction of travel. The ruling signals judicial openness to compromise and gives Sable a roadmap to proceed.

With SOC trading near its post-IPO highs and investor chatter spiking, the focus now shifts to how fast the company can execute and whether more legal clarity arrives in the weeks ahead.

CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading player in gene editing, developing transformative medicines using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Its pipeline includes treatments for blood disorders, cancer, and rare genetic diseases. Despite mixed sentiment from analysts regarding the commercial viability of its lead therapies, the stock is gaining momentum due to renewed investor confidence.

Shares are up almost 5% premarket after Director Simeon George disclosed a $51.5 million insider buy, acquiring nearly one million shares. The move comes just days after a clinical update on CTX131, a treatment targeting blood cancers, and may signal growing belief in the platform’s long-term potential.

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The stock is up over 5% premarket after reporting blowout Q2 earnings. EPS came in at $0.51, topping the $0.46 consensus, while revenue jumped 20% year-over-year to $1.48 billion. Net interest income rose 9%, customer accounts increased by 32%, and margin balances ended the quarter at $65.1 billion, indicating strong client activity and improved trading engagement.

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