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Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) stock received a price target increase on Wednesday, June 12, as Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives lifted his outlook to $75 from $55 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The analyst cited the Trump Administration’s increased focus on using nuclear energy to power AI datacenter buildout.The upgrade comes on the heels of a stunning rally that saw Oklo shares surge 41.32% over the past five days and 211.35% year-to-date, hitting a fresh all-time intraday high of $68.24 on Wednesday a ...

On news of a fresh contract signing with a branch of the U.S. military, investors piled into the stock of nuclear energy start-up Oklo (OKLO 29.48%) on Wednesday. That surge in interest blasted the stock higher by almost 30%, on a day when the S&P 500 index dipped by 0.3%.Going nuclearWednesday morning Oklo announced, no doubt with great pleasure, that it had received a notice of intent to award (NOITA) for a project in Alaska. The company was notified by the government's Defense Logistics Agency on behalf ...

The American nuclear industry was the focus of much attention this week, and as a result, there was significant action in Oklo (OKLO -0.08%) stock. The reactor developer's shares notched a more than 5% gain over the week, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Trump goes nuclearThis week's momentum behind Oklo and other nuclear stocks was stirred by none other than President Trump, when he signed an executive order (EO) last Friday aimed at supporting the industry. Among other measures ...

As the global clean energy sector continues to evolve, nuclear energy stocks like Oklo Inc. (OKLO) and NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) have started gaining attention. With rising government support and increased investment in small modular and advanced nuclear technologies, both companies are well-positioned to contribute to the future energy mix.While Oklo is focused on developing next-generation fission powerhouses and compact fast reactors that can recycle used nuclear fuel, NuScale is working on small m ...

The nuclear energy sector just got a jolt of presidential power—and Wall Street noticed. Shares of nuclear-power startup Oklo Inc OKLO, uranium supplier Centrus Energy Corp LEU, and reactor heavyweight BWX Technologies Inc BWXT charged higher this week as President Donald Trump signed a suite of executive orders aimed at reviving the U.S. nuclear industry.Trump’s Nuclear Push Ignites Analyst OptimismCalling it "the most consequential shift in energy policy of our lifetimes," William Blair analyst Jed Dorshe ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the financial analyst Harrison, who has been active on Seeking Alpha since 2018 and has over a decade of market experience [1] Group 1 - Harrison has professional experience in private equity, real estate, and economic research [1] - He possesses an academic background in financial econometrics, economic forecasting, and global monetary economics [1]

ToplineShares across the nuclear power industry surged Friday, following a report President Donald Trump planned to sign executive orders that would streamline construction of new reactors, as electricity output is expected to reach record highs in the U.S. over the next two years.An earlier report suggested the Trump administration would streamline a process for new nuclear ... More reactors.AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsConstellation Energy, the largest nuclear operator in the U.S., rose by 3% by Friday af ...

Shares of Oklo Inc. (OKLO) have soared an impressive 87.1% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Alternative-Energy industry’s return of 14.8% and the broader Zacks Oils-Energy sector’s decline of 2.7%. It has also outpaced the S&P 500’s rise of 0.7% in the same period.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchA similar stellar performance has been delivered by other industry players, such as Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) and GEV Vernova (GEV) , whose shares have surged 31.4% and 35.7%, ...

Core Insights - Oklo's stock surged 28.2% this week, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, which rose 4.3% and 6.2% respectively [1] - The company reported a Q1 2025 loss of $0.07 per share, significantly better than Wall Street's expectation of a $0.10 loss, and a substantial improvement from a $4.79 loss in Q1 2024 [2] - Oklo reaffirmed its full-year guidance and is on track to launch its first commercial small modular reactor (SMR) by late 2027 or early 2028 [4] Financial Performance - The Q1 2025 loss of $0.07 per share represents a major year-over-year improvement from the previous year's loss of $4.79 per share [2] - The company maintained its full-year guidance, indicating confidence in its financial outlook [2] Strategic Developments - Oklo completed drilling at the site for its future Aurora reactor, validating the site as safe and suitable for construction [4] - The appointment of Pat Schweiger as chief technology officer (CTO) is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in power engineering [5] Industry Outlook - CEO Jacob DeWitte noted strong momentum in both the industry and political landscape, which is expected to positively influence the company's future [2] - The leadership change with the addition of Schweiger is seen as a strategic move to bolster Oklo's position in the advanced nuclear technology market [5]