3 Uranium, Nuclear Energy Stocks to Keep an Eye On

Core Insights - Uranium stocks are gaining attention following U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's announcement to increase the national strategic uranium stockpile, with Cameco Corp (CCJ), Uranium Energy Corp (UEC), and NuScale Power Corp (SMR) highlighted as key players in the sector [1] Group 1: Cameco Corp (CCJ) - CCJ's stock has risen 10% to $85.94, reaching a new record high, and is up 65.4% year-to-date in 2025, forming a bull flag pattern from previous highs in July [2] - Options traders show low volatility expectations with a Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 43%, ranking in the 11th percentile over the past year, while the stock has historically outperformed these expectations with a Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 74 out of 100 [3] Group 2: Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) - UEC's shares are up 10.7% to $13.14, also hitting a record high, and have more than tripled from their April 7 low of $3.85, marking a 94.5% increase year-to-date [4] - The stock has potential for a short squeeze, with short sellers decreasing by 8.6% in recent reporting periods, yet 35.93 million shares sold short still represent 11.7% of UEC's total float [4] Group 3: NuScale Power Corp (SMR) - SMR is trading at $38.74, up 6.6% for the day, following RBC's initiation of coverage with a "sector perform" rating and a $35 price target, despite a 9% decline from its July 28 record high of $53.50 [5] - Support has been observed at the 100-day moving average, and analyst revisions may provide additional momentum, with nine out of 14 brokerages maintaining "hold" or worse ratings, and a consensus 12-month price target of $39.44, reflecting a 1.6% premium to its current price [6]