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Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive investment outlook for the nuclear power sector, particularly focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs) as a key energy solution for AI data centers [5][50][51]. Core Insights - The demand for data centers in North America is surging due to AI and cloud migration, with significant growth in core markets like Northern Virginia, Dallas, and Atlanta [16]. - The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 11 advanced nuclear reactor projects for pilot testing, indicating a strategic push towards nuclear energy as a critical power source for AI operations [5][49]. - The report highlights a robust long-term infrastructure demand in the U.S., driven by industrial resurgence and energy transition efforts [5]. Summary by Sections Global Infrastructure and Construction Equipment - The North American data center market has doubled in size since 2020, with a vacancy rate around 2% and a significant portion of new projects pre-leased [16]. - The average rental rate has increased by 3% year-on-year, with a three-year compound growth rate of 12% [16]. Global Electrical and Intelligent Equipment - The gas turbine price index increased by 4.43% year-on-year and 3.8% month-on-month as of July 2025, driven by supply-demand dynamics [19]. - The U.S. gas turbine market is expected to grow primarily due to the development of AI data centers [20]. - The production price index for electrical and special transformers in the U.S. was 440.69 in July 2025, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.4% and a year-on-year increase of 2.53% [33]. Global Energy Industry - The average spot price for electricity in major U.S. regions decreased by 34.02% week-on-week [3]. - The Henry Hub spot price was reported at $2.96 per million British thermal units, down 3.0% week-on-week [3]. - The U.S. government is actively working to expedite the approval process for nuclear power projects, aiming to significantly increase nuclear capacity by 2050 [51]. Global New Materials - The global uranium spot price was $71.10 per pound as of July 2025, reflecting a decrease of 9.4% month-on-month and 11.7% year-on-year [4]. Global Defense and Aerospace - The price index for aircraft engines and components remained stable in July 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 1.5% [4]. - Increased defense spending and modernization needs are driving growth in the aerospace sector [6]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies involved in AI energy consumption, such as Entergy, Talen Energy, and Constellation Energy, as well as energy equipment firms like NuScale Power and Cameco [5]. - It also suggests monitoring the industrial robot sector, anticipating increased demand due to industrial resurgence [5].