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StocksUpdated×2•Originally published 17 April 2026•Updated 18 April 2026•

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Oklo Stock Surges as White House Advances Space Nuclear Energy Initiative

Key Facts

1White House progress on space presence goals, including orbital nuclear power plants, energized investors regarding Oklo stock.

2The NSTM-3 initiative aims to develop the 20-kilowatt 'SR-1 Freedom' reactor for in-orbit demonstration by 2028.

The nuclear energy sector extended its rally for a second consecutive session, with NuScale Power rising 11% and Oklo climbing 6%. This continued momentum is fueled by the White House initiative to deploy nuclear reactors in space and the strategic goal to demonstrate the 'SR-1 Freedom' reactor by 2028. Nano Nuclear also joined the collective surge among small modular reactor (SMR) companies, posting a 5% gain. The sector is benefiting from broader international support, including new funding from the U.K. government for domestic nuclear projects. Despite the positive sentiment, firms like NuScale Power still face significant operational risks that could challenge long-term sustainability. Investors remain focused on how these developers will translate government backing into scalable commercial success.

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Version History

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to reflect a second consecutive session of gains for NuScale and Oklo, and added the performance of Nano Nuclear.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include NuScale Power's 40% stock surge and new funding from the U.K. government, reflecting a broader global rally in the nuclear sector.