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Investing.com - Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on nuclear energy company Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) with an Overweight rating and a $73.00 price target on Tuesday. The stock, currently trading at $62.41, has delivered remarkable returns with a 615% gain over the past year and nearly 194% year-to-date.
The investment firm highlighted Oklo’s small module reactor technology, which utilizes proven fast fission reactor technology to deploy efficient, cost-effective energy solutions specifically targeted at the emerging AI economy.
Cantor Fitzgerald noted that the regulatory environment is now shifting in favor of nuclear technology, positioning Oklo to potentially benefit significantly from this change in policy direction.
The firm expressed confidence that Oklo will be "a big winner during the coming multi-trillion-dollar energy transition" as demand for reliable, clean energy sources continues to grow.
Oklo focuses on developing advanced nuclear power solutions through its small modular reactor designs, which aim to provide scalable nuclear energy with enhanced safety features compared to traditional nuclear plants.
In other recent news, Oklo Inc. announced a strategic collaboration with Hexium, TerraPower, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to advance the domestic production of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), a critical fuel for advanced nuclear reactors. This partnership aims to address the significant bottleneck in the U.S. nuclear sector, where the Department of Energy projects a need for up to 40 metric tons of HALEU annually by the early 2030s. The collaboration will explore Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS) technology, which may offer a more efficient method of uranium enrichment. Additionally, Oklo plans a $400 million public offering of common stock, with the proceeds intended for general corporate purposes and future investments. Goldman Sachs and BofA Securities are leading this offering, which may include an additional $60 million in shares. In another development, nuclear energy stocks, including Oklo, saw gains after a Senate panel extended tax credits for nuclear power to 2036. This policy shift contrasts with the reduction of incentives for solar power, highlighting changing investment priorities in the energy sector. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s supportive comments on nuclear power further signal potential regulatory shifts benefiting the industry.
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