Why Did Oklo Stock Skyrocket 63.5% This Week?

Shares of Oklo surged 63.5% this week, outpacing gains in the broader market as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ROSE 1.2% and 2.2%, respectively. The rally followed a landmark U.S.-U.K. nuclear energy partnership aimed at accelerating reactor deployment and reducing reliance on Russian fuel.

The memorandum of understanding, signed during President Trump's U.K. visit, slashes licensing timelines from 3-4 years to just 18 months in the U.S. and 2 years in Britain. This regulatory breakthrough could prove transformative for Oklo's compact fast reactor technology, positioning the company at the forefront of nuclear energy's renaissance.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright signaled further international collaborations at a Vienna conference, underscoring growing global momentum behind nuclear power. With both nations committed to eliminating Russian fuel imports by 2028, Oklo stands to benefit from shifting supply chains and renewed policy support for atomic energy.