One of the hottest nuclear stocks took a beating this week. Here's why.Shares of Oklo (OKLO -7.40%) fell this week, finishing down 18.3%. The drop comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 Composite lost 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively.The advanced reactor developer's stock is getting battered this week after a research note from Goldman Sachs cautioned investors not to get ahead of themselves. The company also saw significant insider selling this week.Goldman initiates coverage of Oklo stockAmid significant inve ...

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Core Insights - Google has signed an agreement with Elementl Power to develop three advanced nuclear reactor sites to meet the energy demands of data centers [1][2] - Each site is expected to generate a minimum of 600 megawatts of power capacity, with Google having the option to purchase the power once operational [2][3] - Elementl Power aims to add 10 gigawatts of nuclear power to the grid by 2035, indicating a significant commitment to nuclear energy development [6] Company Initiatives - Google is investing in early-stage development capital for the nuclear projects, focusing on site permitting and securing interconnection rights [2][5] - The collaboration is part of Google's strategy to enhance power grid reliability and support the growing energy needs driven by AI and innovation [3][6] - Elementl Power, founded in 2022, is currently technology agnostic regarding reactor types and will select the most advanced technology when construction begins [4][5] Industry Context - The demand for baseload power is increasing, with estimates suggesting that 50 gigawatts of new power capacity will be needed by 2027 to support AI [7][8] - Other tech companies, including Amazon and Nvidia, have acknowledged the ongoing need for reliable power sources despite concerns about AI efficiency reducing energy requirements [7]