Aug 2 (Reuters) - Utility firm Alliant Energy ( LNT ) said on a post-earnings call on Friday that it has executed multiple power supply deals with data centers. The increasing popularity of advanced AI tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT has led to a growing need for high-performance data centers, which are capable of processing the vast amounts of data...

NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Citadel's flagship hedge fund Wellington posted a gain of 0.74% in July, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a month some investors started to reduce their exposure to mega-cap technology stocks. In the year through July, Wellington is up 8.82%, the source added. ...

Mullen Automotive, Inc. ( MULN ) shares are trading lower on Friday. The company introduced a new lease program for the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV cargo van. Named BizEV, the program targets well-qualified individuals, small businesses, and fleets, and is available through Mullen authorized dealers. BizEV offers a smooth transition to electric vehicles with a 3-year lease option...

Bank of America Corp ( BAC ) and Wells Fargo & Co ( WFC ) shares are trading lower by 4.3% to $37.78 and 6.6% to $53.14, respectively, Friday. Shares of several banks and financial services companies are trading lower amid weaker-than-expected U.S. job data, which raises concerns about economic slowdown and increases the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate...