Talen Energy's $330M Trading Volume Ranks 305th Amid 43.5% Surge and AWS Expansion Push

On August 11, 2025, Talen Energy (TLN) reported a trading volume of $0.33 billion, a 43.51% increase from the previous day, ranking it 305th in market activity. The stock closed down 1.26%.

Talen Energy announced plans to expand its AWS contract by 1.9 gigawatts, signaling potential growth in its energy portfolio. The move underscores the company’s focus on scaling renewable infrastructure projects, which could influence investor sentiment and operational metrics in the near term.

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