Renewed interest in nuclear power could be a long-term tailwind for the uranium company. Global demand for energy is set to explode. As developing nations grow, their need for more energy will grow, too. In addition, the rise of artificial intelligence is forcing data center providers to reconsider how they power their businesses. Numerous countries have committed to reducing their carbon footprint by 2050. While renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power are gaining traction, they're not nearly ...

The uranium stock is the best bet on nuclear energy right now. Shares of Canada-based uranium miner Cameco (CCJ 0.17%) are sizzling. The uranium stock surged 17.5% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and continues to rally. It's up a solid 37% in one month, as of this writing. The focus is back on the uranium industry, and Cameco just announced plans to expand capacity. That could mean even bigger days ahead for the stock. Uranium stocks are a bet on nuclear energy Ca ...

Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ) TD Securities Annual Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Next Generation Nuclear Roundtable - 2024 Conference October 8, 2024 11:35 AM ET Company Participants Grant Isaac - Executive VP and CFO Conference Call Participants Craig Hutchison - TD Securities Craig Hutchison Good morning. Our next speaker is Grant Isaac, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cameco Corp. Welcome, Grant. Grant Isaac Hi there. Good to see you, Craig. Question-and-Answer Session Q - Craig Hutchis ...

Nuclear power plant restarts are in the news, suggesting a rebirth of this clean energy source. Here are three ways to play it. The federal government is giving a $1.5 billion loan to Holtec International to help the private company restart the Palisades nuclear power plant. It will be the first nuclear power plant to restart in the United States, but follows the start-up of two brand-new nuclear power plants by Southern Company earlier in 2024. Wall Street believes this could be the sign of the rebirth of ...

Nuclear power is returning to favor, and it could be a lasting trend. Uranium provider and nuclear fuel services company Cameco (CCJ 3.76%) stock has risen more than 22% over the last month, and, understandably, some investors might be looking to take profits. Still, the investment case for the stock doesn't rest on a near-term improvement in sentiment on the nuclear industry, but rather on its long-term potential as a clean power source. Nuclear power is back in favor There's little dispute over why the st ...

Cameco (CCJ) closed the most recent trading day at $47.76, moving -0.46% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.42%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.38%. Coming into today, shares of the uranium producer had gained 17.48% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector gained 5.24%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.06%. The upcoming earnings release of Cameco will be of great interest to investors. The company's earni ...

The tide looks to be shifting back in meaningful ways. This uranium producer could be a sleeping giant. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down the recent news that suggests the coming return of nuclear energy and talk about why investors looking to profit should consider Cameco (CCJ -0.17%). *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Sept. 27, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 28, 2024. ...

The market is excited about nuclear energy again, but we may be a decade away from the payoff. Nuclear energy stocks were on fire this week as nuclear energy news became a hot topic again. The energy demands for artificial intelligence data centers are so astronomical that not only are new plants being planned, but old plants are being restarted. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Uranium Energy (UEC -2.58%) was up as much as 17.1%, Cameco (CCJ -0.70%) popped 9.6%, and NuScale Pow ...

Michael Wiggins De Oliveira is an inflection investor. This means buying into cheap companies at the moment when their narrative is changing and the business is on a path toward becoming significantly more profitable over the next year. With a focus on tech and "the Great Energy Transition (including uranium)", Michael runs a concentrated portfolio with approximately 15 to 20 stocks and an average holding period of 18 months. Through his 10+ years analyzing countless companies, Michael has accumulated outst ...

AI and Energy Stocks - The AI frenzy has led to significant attention on energy stocks with nuclear and uranium exposure, such as Constellation Energy (CEG), Cameco (CCJ), and Vistra (VST), due to the high energy consumption of data centers [1] Vistra (VST) - Vistra operates a diverse power generation fleet, including natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities [2] - Vistra's shares have surged nearly 200% in 2024, driven by its acquisition of Energy Harbor, which added over 4,000 MW of nuclear generation and approximately one million retail customers [2][3] - The company has secured power purchase agreements with Amazon and Microsoft, further strengthening its market position [3] - Vistra plans to spend at least $2.25 billion on share repurchases in 2024 and 2025, with outstanding shares declining by 29% since November 2021 [4] - The company offers a 14% five-year annualized dividend growth rate, appealing to income-focused investors [5] Cameco (CCJ) - Cameco, one of the world's largest uranium producers, has seen its shares rise 10% over the last month, despite underperforming year-to-date [5] - The company's CEO highlighted strong support for nuclear energy, driven by positive public opinion, policy decisions, and market-based solutions [6] - Cameco's uranium segment reported double-digit percentage growth in production volumes, sales volumes, and revenue year-over-year [6] - The company's top-line trend has improved significantly in recent periods compared to previous years [8] Constellation Energy (CEG) - Constellation Energy's shares surged following the announcement of a deal with Microsoft to restart a nuclear plant, which will supply power to Microsoft's data centers [9] - The company's CEO emphasized the importance of nuclear energy in providing carbon-free and reliable power for industries like data centers [10] - CEG shares have risen nearly 120% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 20% gain [11] - The company's EPS estimate for the current fiscal year has increased by 26% over the last year, suggesting 60% year-over-year growth [11] Microsoft (MSFT) - Microsoft's shares have lagged behind the S&P 500 in 2024, gaining only 15% despite the company's involvement in the nuclear energy deal with Constellation Energy [12][13] Conclusion - The AI-driven energy consumption theme has gained significant attention, with Constellation Energy, Cameco, and Vistra all experiencing share price increases [14]