The nuclear power sector encompasses companies involved in the production of nuclear energy and related technologies. This includes utilities operating nuclear plants, uranium miners, and nuclear equipment manufacturers. Nuclear power stocks represent ownership in these companies traded on public exchanges. The sector has gained renewed attention due to its potential role in reducing carbon emissions. Nuclear power offers a reliable, low-emission source of baseload electricity. Investing in nuclear power st ...

In the latest market close, Cameco (CCJ) reached $51.88, with a +1.03% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.77%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.87%. Heading into today, shares of the uranium producer had gained 27.33% over the past month, outpacing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 5.59% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.87% in that time. The investment community will be paying close attention to the earn ...

Cameco could be positioned to take advantage of a boom in the nuclear power industry. But investors need to remember one key fact. Nuclear power is all the rage right now, with two U.S. reactor reopenings making splashy headlines. The U.S. government has already agreed to back one of the reopenings and it could end up providing a helping hand with the second as well. With Uncle Sam on board, there's a very real chance that nuclear power is ready to take off. Should you buy industry supplier Cameco (CCJ 1.70 ...

Renewed interest in nuclear power could be a long-term tailwind for the uranium company. Global demand for energy is set to explode. As developing nations grow, their need for more energy will grow, too. In addition, the rise of artificial intelligence is forcing data center providers to reconsider how they power their businesses. Numerous countries have committed to reducing their carbon footprint by 2050. While renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power are gaining traction, they're not nearly ...

The uranium stock is the best bet on nuclear energy right now. Shares of Canada-based uranium miner Cameco (CCJ 0.17%) are sizzling. The uranium stock surged 17.5% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and continues to rally. It's up a solid 37% in one month, as of this writing. The focus is back on the uranium industry, and Cameco just announced plans to expand capacity. That could mean even bigger days ahead for the stock. Uranium stocks are a bet on nuclear energy Ca ...

Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ) TD Securities Annual Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Next Generation Nuclear Roundtable - 2024 Conference October 8, 2024 11:35 AM ET Company Participants Grant Isaac - Executive VP and CFO Conference Call Participants Craig Hutchison - TD Securities Craig Hutchison Good morning. Our next speaker is Grant Isaac, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cameco Corp. Welcome, Grant. Grant Isaac Hi there. Good to see you, Craig. Question-and-Answer Session Q - Craig Hutchis ...

Nuclear power plant restarts are in the news, suggesting a rebirth of this clean energy source. Here are three ways to play it. The federal government is giving a $1.5 billion loan to Holtec International to help the private company restart the Palisades nuclear power plant. It will be the first nuclear power plant to restart in the United States, but follows the start-up of two brand-new nuclear power plants by Southern Company earlier in 2024. Wall Street believes this could be the sign of the rebirth of ...

Nuclear power is returning to favor, and it could be a lasting trend. Uranium provider and nuclear fuel services company Cameco (CCJ 3.76%) stock has risen more than 22% over the last month, and, understandably, some investors might be looking to take profits. Still, the investment case for the stock doesn't rest on a near-term improvement in sentiment on the nuclear industry, but rather on its long-term potential as a clean power source. Nuclear power is back in favor There's little dispute over why the st ...

Cameco (CCJ) closed the most recent trading day at $47.76, moving -0.46% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.42%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.38%. Coming into today, shares of the uranium producer had gained 17.48% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector gained 5.24%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.06%. The upcoming earnings release of Cameco will be of great interest to investors. The company's earni ...

The tide looks to be shifting back in meaningful ways. This uranium producer could be a sleeping giant. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down the recent news that suggests the coming return of nuclear energy and talk about why investors looking to profit should consider Cameco (CCJ -0.17%). *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Sept. 27, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 28, 2024. ...