Why Oklo Stock Crushed the Market With a 10% Gain on Tuesday

Next-generation nuclear power company Oklo (OKLO 10.11%) was active on the stock market Tuesday. Investors flocked to it on news of a major U.S. state potentially expanding its nuclear-generating capacities. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East might also be shaping market sentiment on alt-energy companies.Ultimately, Oklo's shares closed the day 10% higher, well ahead of the 1.1% increase of the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.11%).New York needs nuclear, Hochul claimsLate on Monday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul ann ...