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Why NuScale Power Stock Sank 8.7% Today
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-01 20:35
Group 1 - NuScale Power's shares dropped by 8.7% amid a broader market decline, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite losing 0.2% and 0.9% respectively [1] - Google has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with Commonwealth Fusion System (CFS), securing 200 megawatts from CFS's first plant in Virginia by the 2030s [2] - Nuclear fusion technology, unlike fission-based systems, promises significantly more power production without the risks associated with spent nuclear material or meltdowns, making it a potential game-changer in energy production [3] Group 2 - Despite the long-standing belief that fusion technology is a decade away, recent developments suggest it could become a reality in the next decade [3] - Google’s investment in fusion technology indicates a strategic move to hedge its energy needs while also pursuing more immediate solutions [5] - NuScale Power's small modular reactors (SMRs) are positioned as a near-term solution for energy needs, although the company is still in the development phase and faces significant volatility in its stock price [6]