The intersection of the technology and energy sectors is becoming increasingly prominent as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries. Vistra Energy (VST) and Nvidia (NVDA) stand out as two pivotal players, each capitalizing on the AI boom, but in markedly different ways. Surprisingly, Vistra Energy recently surpassed Nvidia as the top-performing S&P 500 Index ($SPX) stock of the year, driven by rising demand for electricity from data centers – key infrastructure for AI. This surge underscores a broader trend where traditional energy companies benefit indirectly from the tec…