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title: "U.S. stock market update: Centrus Energy up 7.77%"
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# U.S. stock market update: Centrus Energy up 7.77%

> Centrus Energy rose 7.77%; Cameco rose 5.49%, with a transaction volume of USD 226 million; Energy Fuels rose 11.28%, with a transaction volume of USD 172 million; Uranium Energy rose 9.51%, with a transaction volume of USD 102 million; Nexgen Energy rose 7.21%, with a market capitalization of USD 4.036 billion

**U.S. Stock Market Midday Update**

Centrus Energy rose 7.77%. Based on recent important news:

1.  On August 19, Centrus Energy received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Energy, allowing the import of low-enriched uranium until 2026 and 2027, driving the stock price up 7.77%.
    
2.  On August 20, market attention increased on the supply gap left by Russia, which may benefit Centrus, further stimulating the stock price.
    
3.  On August 21, analysts maintained a neutral rating on Centrus, but market interest in its potential increased.
    

**Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry**

Cameco rose 5.49%, with a trading volume of 226 million. Based on recent important news:

1.  On August 22, National Bank and Raymond James raised the target price for Cameco stock, driving the stock price up 5.49%.
    
2.  On August 20, RBC Capital maintained an outperform rating on Cameco, enhancing market confidence.
    
3.  On August 22, Kazatomprom's 2026 guidance range was seen as a potential positive for the uranium market, supporting Cameco's stock price increase.
    

Energy Fuels rose 11.28%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news:

1.  On August 21, Energy Fuels announced the successful completion of the first batch of dysprosium oxide trial production at its White Mesa facility in Utah, driving the stock price up.
    
2.  On August 21, the company plans to expand its production capacity for heavy rare earth oxides before the fourth quarter of 2026, with a positive market response.
    
3.  On August 20, board member Dennis Lyle Higgs sold common stock in the company, attracting market attention.
    

Uranium Energy rose 9.51%, with a trading volume of $102 million. Based on recent key news:

1.  On August 22, Uranium Energy was considered one of the biggest stock opportunities for the next decade due to its dominance in the uranium market and AI-driven energy demand, driving the stock price up.
    
2.  On August 21, analysts gave Uranium Energy a buy rating and set a target price of $13, with a positive market response.
    
3.  On August 20, despite Uranium Energy's stock falling 8.87% the previous day, market support for uranium prices and the nuclear energy industry drove a rebound in the stock price.
    

**Stocks with High Market Capitalization in the Industry**

Nexgen Energy rose 7.21%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news:

1.  On August 22, Scotiabank recommended NexGen Energy, as the Western decarbonization and energy independence agenda improved the fundamentals of the uranium market, driving the stock price up 7.21%
    
2.  On August 22, Kazatomprom released new guidance for 2026, taking a positive view of the uranium market and boosting market confidence.
    
3.  On August 20, global energy infrastructure investment expectations increased, benefiting uranium-related companies

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.