What's Going On With Oklo Stock Friday?

Shares of Oklo Inc (NYSE:OKLO) are retreating from all-time highs Friday afternoon, pulling back amid a wider market sell-off after President Donald Trump signaled a potential escalation in trade tensions with China.What To Know: The stock had surged to a new record high earlier in the session, extending a powerful rally fueled by recent bullish analyst coverage. This week, both Barclays and Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage with price targets of $146 and $175, respectively. Analysts cited the growing demand for clean nuclear energy to power artificial intelligence as a key catalyst for the company. The momentum also follows several key operational and regulatory milestones, positioning Oklo as a leader in advanced nuclear energy.Major indexes turned negative late Friday morning after President Trump posted on social media that he is considering a “massive increase of Tariffs on Chinese products” and other countermeasures, sparking fears of a renewed trade war and prompting a risk-off sentiment among investors.Benzinga Edge Rankings: According to Benzinga Edge stock rankings, Oklo boasts a nearly perfect Momentum score of 99.66.OKLO Price Action: Oklo shares were up 9.90% at $151.93 at the time of publication Friday, according to Benzinga Pro.Read Also: Stocks Tumble As Trump Mulls ‘Massive’ China Tariffs: What’s Moving Markets Friday?How To Buy OKLO StockBy now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Oklo – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.