--- title: "U.S. stock intraday update: Gained DOE approval + Accelerating commercialization, Oklo up 10.38%" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296942735.md" description: "Oklo rose by 10.38%; New Era Energy fell by 0.06%, with a transaction volume of USD 238 million; Constellation Energy rose by 1.06%, with a transaction volume of USD 220 million; Southern Power fell by 0.29%, with a transaction volume of USD 204 million; Duke Energy fell by 0.37%, with a market value of USD 94.7 billion" datetime: "2026-08-25T17:13:04.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296942735.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296942735.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296942735.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. stock intraday update: Gained DOE approval + Accelerating commercialization, Oklo up 10.38% **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Oklo rose 10.38%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 25, Oklo received a site use permit for its commercial advanced fission plant from the U.S. Department of Energy and obtained fuel from the Idaho National Laboratory. This development marks a significant breakthrough for the company in the nuclear energy sector, driving up its stock price. 2. On August 24, Oklo plans to achieve milestones and isotope sales in 2026 and 2027, with expectations to start generating electricity revenue in 2028. This plan demonstrates the company's rapid progress in the commercialization of nuclear energy, boosting investor confidence and further increasing its stock price. Significant technological advancements are noted in the nuclear energy industry. **Top Stocks by Industry Trading Volume** NextEra Energy fell 0.06%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 25, the merger plan between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy attracted market attention. NextEra Energy supplemented its joint proxy statement/prospectus to increase detailed disclosures and address shareholder disclosure claims. This move aims to avoid distractions and delays, impacting the stock price. Source: EDGAR system 2. On August 25, Dominion Energy disclosed a supplemental proxy statement and received shareholder demand letters and two lawsuits challenging disclosures related to the merger with NextEra. The company stated that the allegations are baseless and voluntarily increased detailed supplemental disclosures to avoid delays or costs, leading to increased stock price volatility. Source: EDGAR system 3. On August 24, MarketBeat noted that although NextEra Energy currently has a moderate buy rating among analysts, top analysts find five other stocks more attractive. This rating information may affect investor confidence, leading to stock price fluctuations. Source: MarketBeat. The energy industry is experiencing frequent merger activities, raising risk awareness. Constellation Energy rose 1.06%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 25, a FactSet survey showed that analysts raised the median target price for Constellation Energy to $360, an increase of 5.26%. This positive analyst rating boosted market confidence, driving up the stock price. Source: FactSet 2. On August 24, Constellation Energy was mentioned as a key player in the nuclear energy sector. Although it was not included in the top stocks for the AI era, its scale and contract visibility in the nuclear field are considered advantages. Source: 24/7 Wall St. 3. On August 24, market expectations for rising long-term interest rates may affect the project economics of direct issuers like Constellation Energy, although the pressure from the fixed income market has not fully transmitted to the stock market. Source: 24/7 Wall St. Increased attention on the nuclear energy industry raises interest rate risks Southern Power fell 0.29%. Based on recent news, 4. On August 24, analysts maintained a hold rating and did not include it in the recommended buy list. Analysts believe that Southern Power's growth potential is low, rating it as C-, leading to insufficient investor confidence and a decline in stock price. 5. On August 24, market observations noted that Southern Power failed to make it onto the list of five stocks recommended by top analysts. Although it maintained a hold rating, the lack of a buy recommendation further dampened market sentiment. 6. On August 25, Southern Power's growth rating was assessed as C-, lower than other companies in the same industry, indicating insufficient growth potential, which affected stock price performance. The power industry has low growth potential, and investors should be cautious. **Stocks ranked at the top of the industry by market capitalization** Duke Energy fell 0.37%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 23, MarketBeat pointed out that Duke Energy was not included in the list of five stocks recommended by top analysts. Although Duke Energy currently has a moderate buy rating among analysts, top analysts believe that the other five stocks are more worthy of investment. This news may have affected investor confidence in Duke Energy, leading to a decline in stock price. 2. On August 25, Duke Energy was rated D in growth ratings, lower than other energy companies. This indicates that Duke Energy's growth potential is low, further undermining market confidence and causing the stock price to drop. 3. On August 25, the energy sector performed strongly overall, with natural gas producers raising their production guidance for 2026 while reducing capital expenditures. 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