Meta signed a 20-year deal with a nuclear plant in Illinois, becoming the latest tech giant to partner with the industry to power an expansion into artificial intelligence.Starting in June 2027, Meta will fund approximately 1.1 gigawatts of energy from Constellation Energy’s Clinton Clean Energy Center in Clinton, Ill., which is the entire output from the site’s sole reactor. Just one gigawatt is enough to power nearly 1 million homes. 3 Meta on Tuesday announced it has signed a 20-year deal with a Conste ...

Meta announced Tuesday morning that it was paying billions of dollars to keep an Illinois nuclear power plant running through 2047. The social media company will buy all the “clean energy attributes” of Constellation Energy’s Clinton Clean Energy Center, a 1.1 gigawatt nuclear power plant in central Illinois, starting in June 2027.Electricity will still flow to the local grid, so Meta’s purchase won’t directly power one of its data centers, though the company does have one about two hours north of Clinton i ...

Nuclear stocks are riding a wave — again. But this time, it's not just hype and hope. President Donald Trump's new executive orders have fueled interest in uranium mining and small modular reactors (SMRs).Additionally, with AI-driven power demand soaring, investors are now asking if names such as Cameco Corp CCJ, Constellation Energy Corp CEG and Nuscale Power Corp SMR stay hot — or fizzle?Read Also: Trump Sparks Uranium Frenzy: Nuclear ETFs See Explosive Gains"The energy needs of AI data centers and nation ...

ToplineFacebook parent Meta announced an unprecedented deal with Constellation Energy, the largest American nuclear power plant operator, cementing Meta’s turn to turn to nuclear energy to power its energy intensive, generative artificial intelligence initiatives, and sending Constellation shares surging.AI has made nuclear energy hot again. Pictured is a Constellation nuclear plant in Pennsylvania. Getty ImagesKey FactsMeta inked an agreement to buy all power produced in Constellation’s plant in Clinton, I ...

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Core Insights - Lightbridge Corporation is set to benefit from a new testing method called Fission Accelerated Steady-state Test (FAST) developed by Idaho National Laboratory, which will expedite the irradiation testing of advanced nuclear fuel samples [1][3] Group 1: Testing Method and Benefits - The FAST method utilizes increased enrichment levels to accelerate the irradiation testing process in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) [1][2] - Lightbridge's planned irradiation testing program aims to generate critical performance data for its advanced fuel, which is essential for regulatory licensing with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) [3] - The company anticipates that the data obtained will facilitate expedited licensing under the ADVANCE Act and assist utilities in analyzing Lightbridge Fuel for commercial nuclear power plants [3] Group 2: Collaboration and Support - Lightbridge expresses gratitude to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for providing Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) and enabling the testing of fuel material samples using the FAST method [4] - The work is conducted under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between Lightbridge and Idaho National Laboratory, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing clean energy technologies [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Lightbridge Corporation focuses on developing advanced nuclear fuel technology aimed at delivering zero-emission, clean energy and enhancing energy security globally [6] - The company is developing Lightbridge Fuel™, a next-generation nuclear fuel technology that improves reactor safety, economics, and proliferation resistance [6] - Lightbridge has entered into long-term agreements with Battelle Energy Alliance, the contractor for Idaho National Laboratory, and has received support from the DOE's Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear program [7]

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Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, continuing the wave of tech giants teaming up with the industry in order to meet the growing power needs of data centers.Beginning in June 2027, Meta will buy roughly 1.1 gigawatts of energy from Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, which is the entire output from the site's one nuclear reactor. The companies said the long-term agreement will support the continuing operation of the plant, as well as its r ...

Core Viewpoint - Marvell Technology has not participated significantly in the recent semiconductor stock recovery, with disappointing earnings results leading to a drop in share price [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - Marvell's fiscal Q1 2026 earnings report showed sales growth of over 63%, slightly exceeding the anticipated 62% growth, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at 62 cents, beating estimates by one cent [4]. - The company's shares dropped approximately 5.5% following the earnings announcement, and are down around 45% from the May 30 close, recovering only moderately from a 55% decline in early April [2][3]. Market Context - The iShares Semiconductor ETF is down about 5% compared to April lows of -28%, indicating a broader market trend affecting semiconductor stocks [2]. - External factors, such as trade tensions between the U.S. and China, have also contributed to the decline in chip stocks [5]. Analyst Sentiment - Despite the disappointing performance, analysts maintain a positive outlook on Marvell, with an average price target of just over $92, suggesting a potential upside of 53% from the May 30 closing price [3][9]. - The most bearish analyst has set a price target of $60, which is close to the stock's recent closing price, indicating that shares may be fairly valued [11]. Key Business Developments - Marvell's revenue from the data center market grew rapidly at 76% year-over-year, with four out of five end markets experiencing growth [6]. - The company has a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), confirmed by a five-year deal for custom chips, although there are concerns about competition from other suppliers [7][10]. - Management indicated that production of the AI XPU for AWS's Trainium 2 chip is ramping up, and they are engaged in developing the next-generation Trainium 3 chip [8][9]. Future Outlook - Analysts believe that Marvell's partnerships with AWS and potentially Microsoft position the company for recovery, especially with an upcoming event focused on custom silicon technology for AI infrastructure [11].

SINGAPORE, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAIHEAT Limited (“SAIHEAT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SAIH, SAITW), is pleased to announce that the International Atomic Energy Agency (“IAEA”) has officially approved SAIHEAT as a vendor of small modular reactors (“SMRs”), endorsing the conceptual design and reactor description submitted by the Company. This approval marks a significant advancement in SAIHEAT’s SMRs business line and is based on an innovative reactor plant design rooted in decades of proven expe ...