Why Nuclear Stocks Soared Today

Shares of nuclear power providers Constellation Energy (CEG 8.39%), Vistra Energy (VST 6.62%), and Oklo (OKLO 12.55%) were in rally mode on Thursday, up 8%, 5.8%, and 8.5%, respectively, as of 1:45 p.m. ET.None of these three companies reported earnings or had much in the way of company news today; however, the strong financial results and forward-looking capital spending guidance from AI leaders Microsoft and Meta Platform last night appear to have reassured investors in a big way on the sustainability of ...