<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Oklo's (OKLO) shares climbed 5% early Wednesday after Bank of America (BofA) (BAC) turned bullish on the stock, calling the nuclear startup's new deal with Meta (META) a &#34;meaningful step forward.&#34;</p><h3>Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge fund-level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Stay ahead of the market with  the latest news and analysis  and maximize your portfolio's potential</li></ul> <p>Earlier this month, Oklo ignited hope in its advanced nuclear technology after it disclosed that it has secured a long-term 1.2 gigawatt supply contract from Meta. The tech supermajor also tapped two other companies for nuclear energy; they are Vistra Energy (VST) and billionaire Bill Gates-backed TerraPower.</p> <h2><strong>BofA Upbeat after Oklo's 'Modest' Deal with Meta</strong></h2> <p>Responding to the update, BofA analyst Dimple Gosai, who was previously bearish Oklo due to investor concern about the startup's capital expenditure and the timing of its power purchase agreements with clients — upgraded Oklo from Hold to Buy.</p> <p>Gosai raised her OKLO price target by 14% from $111 per share to $127, implying more than 41% upside. The analyst noted that while the capacity to be supplied is &#34;modest,&#34; the deal marks a &#34;meaningful step forward&#34; and offers concrete evidence of Oklo's execution and its partner's commitment.</p> <p>Furthermore, the BofA analyst noted that Meta's decision to invest capital years before the project comes online highlights how critical nuclear power has become as AI and data center energy needs ramp up. </p> <h2><strong>Oklo's Losses Widen</strong></h2> <p>The analyst's upbeat comment comes even as Oklo in its recent third-quarter results released in November reported a worse-than-expected net loss. Gosai previously said Oklo has made &#34;constructive&#34; progress by securing regulatory approvals, thereby reducing the risks associated with its fuel source.</p> <p>Oklo, which remains unprofitable, broke ground on its first Aurora nuclear reactor plant in late September. The startup has said it is working to deliver its first nuclear power plant by 2028.</p> <h2><strong>Is Oklo a Good Stock to Buy?</strong></h2> <p>Across Wall Street, analysts' consensus rating for Oklo remains a Moderate Buy. This is based on eight Buys and four Holds issued by 12 analysts over the past three months.</p> <p>However, the average OKLO price target of $126.89 implies about 41% upside from current trading levels.</p></div>

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<p>Oklo's stock rose 5% after Bank of America upgraded it from Hold to Buy, citing a new long-term supply contract with Meta as a "meaningful step forward." Analyst Dimple Gosai raised the price target from $111 to $127, indicating over 41% upside. Despite a widening net loss in Q3, Oklo's progress in securing regulatory approvals and its commitment to deliver its first nuclear power plant by 2028 were highlighted. The consensus rating for Oklo remains a Moderate Buy, with an average price target of $126.89.</p>

- Oklo's shares rose 5% after Bank of America rated the stock as a Buy, citing a significant long-term supply contract with Meta for 1.2 gigawatts.  
- Analyst Dimple Gosai upgraded Oklo's price target from $111 to $127, highlighting the deal as a positive step in unveiling Oklo's nuclear technology, despite the company's widening losses.  
- The consensus among analysts for Oklo remains a Moderate Buy, with an average price target suggesting a potential upside of approximately 41%.

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