Group 1 - President Trump is showing interest in the UK's nuclear power industry, particularly in large nuclear reactors, which may impact the small modular reactor (SMR) market [1][3][6] - Oklo's stock experienced fluctuations, initially rising due to reports of shipping companies considering small nuclear reactors for containerships, but later declining as focus shifted to larger nuclear projects [2][4] - The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, plans to have Rolls-Royce build the first SMR reactors in Wales, with future projects involving larger reactors, which may not favor Oklo [3][5] Group 2 - The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, is reportedly securing a financial stake in Westinghouse, which could lead to a preference for larger nuclear contracts over those for small SMRs like those offered by Oklo [5][6] - U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens expressed disappointment over the UK’s decision not to award larger contracts to American companies, indicating a potential shift in U.S. policy favoring larger nuclear projects [4][6]
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