

The chart ranking America's global data center dominance looks decisive, but it is counting the wrong thing entirely. A closer look at the variables that actually drive AI leadership reveals a lead that is far more fragile and contested than the numbers suggest.

Here is how Quanta Services (PWR) and Tutor Perini (TPC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Adds Deep Technology Expertise, Executive-Level Leadership and Board Experience HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) announced today the appointment of Ellen Rubin to the company's Board of Directors.

PWR's record $53B backlog and raised 2026 outlook signal strong infrastructure demand, with utility and data-center projects driving future growth.

Quanta Services (PWR) closed the most recent trading day at $639.05, moving +2.34% from the previous trading session.

AI-driven demand, record backlogs and data center growth are powering five growth stocks - FIX, PWR, STX, SNDK and SMTC - for September.

GE Vernova and Quanta Services will easily weather the next market downturn.

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