Why NRG Energy's Stock Is Plummeting This Week

Why NRG Energy's Stock Is Plummeting This Week

While the S&P 500 has fallen about 2.7% this week, investors are feeling a lot less charged up about shares of NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG). The company announced a major acquisition on Tuesday, and it seems that investors aren't so enthusiastic about the news. As of 2:45 p.m. ET, shares of NRG Energy, a natural gas and electric utility, are down 20.9% since the end of last Friday's trading session, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.