Catching up with the 3 stocks quick out of the gate this session

Off to the races! Markets are off to a great start this session; Vistra Corp. has already added 14% to lead the way for utilities stocks

Markets are up as Nasdaq goes up 0.85%, trading at 11,800. S&P 500 up 0.63%, trading at 4,071.27.

Meanwhile, United States Factory Orders released today at 15:00 UTC is better than expected at -1.6% but down from preceding data of 1.7% according to new data.

Here are the biggest utilities stocks gainers so far today.

NRG | +1.9% to start today's session

The nuclear electric power company has shed 17.63% over the past three months. So far this year, it has been doing worse than the S&P by 0.12%. The Houston-based energy supplier's market cap currently stands at $7.88 billion with an average daily volume of 3.99 million shares. NRG has a forecast of $7.89 billion with an EPS of $1.43.

Companhia Paranaense de Energia | +1.62% to start today's session

After closing the previous trading day at $6.48, Companhia Paranaense de Energia is up to $6.58, which makes for a move of 1.62%/10.5 cents today.

+14%: Vistra Corp. surges 14% to $24.41

After closing the previous trading day at $21.41, Vistra Corp. is up to $24.41, which makes for a move of 14%/$3 today. Vistra Corp.'s market cap is currently $9.71 billion with an average daily volume of 3 million shares. So far this year, it has been doing worse than the Nasdaq by 15%.