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Shares of AES Corp. (AES) advanced 1.48% to $13.68 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index  rising 0.79% to 6,774.76 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average  rising 0.14% to 47,951.85.
The stock's rise snapped a two-day losing streak.
AES Corp. closed 11.80% short of its 52-week high of $15.51, which the company achieved on October 1st.
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Thursday, as NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) rose 0.70% to $80.85, Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) rose 0.10% to $117.55, and Dominion Energy Inc. (D) fell 0.02% to $60.10.
Trading volume (6.8 M) remained 1.4 million below its 50-day average volume of 8.2 M.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled December 18, 2025.
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<p>AES Corp.'s stock rose 1.48% to $13.68, outperforming competitors like NextEra Energy and Duke Energy on a strong trading day. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains. Despite the rise, AES remains 11.80% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.</p>

AES Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day