--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: X-Energy rises 9.19%, boosted by LEU supply contract and million-dollar investment" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295133917.md" description: "X-Energy rose 9.19%; Bloom Energy fell 0.36%, with a transaction volume of USD 2.177 billion; GE Vernova fell 1.15%, with a transaction volume of USD 1.02 billion; NuScale Power fell 0.05%, with a transaction volume of USD 233 million; Innio NV rose 1.38%, with a market value of USD 19.9 billion" datetime: "2026-08-06T18:48:27.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/295133917.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295133917.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/295133917.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. stock market midday update: X-Energy rises 9.19%, boosted by LEU supply contract and million-dollar investment **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** X-Energy rose 9.19%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 6, X-energy signed a contract with Centrus Energy to provide low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) services. This move supports X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor and TRISO-X fuel deployment, driving up the stock price. 2. On August 4, X-energy announced an investment of $8 million to expand its nuclear energy projects in Maryland. This investment plan has enhanced market confidence in the company's future growth, further pushing up the stock price. 3. On August 4, the framework agreement for X-energy's first commercial project came into effect, valued at over $100 million. The execution of this agreement has brought new revenue sources to the company, boosting investor confidence. Demand in the nuclear energy industry is growing, with increased policy support. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Bloom Energy fell 0.36%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 5, Bloom Energy reported its largest quarterly performance ever, with the stock price dropping 2.77% in pre-market trading. The company achieved its first $1 billion quarter, but concerns over fuel cell durability triggered market worries, leading to the stock price decline. 2. On August 6, Yilian Technology stated that orders and shipments for Bloom Energy continue to grow, with sufficient capacity allocation and orderly order delivery. Nevertheless, this business still accounts for a small proportion of the company's overall revenue, and investors need to be aware of the risks. 3. On August 7, Bloom Energy's stock price rose 1.29% in pre-market trading, with analysts believing the company has strong growth momentum, but a low valuation score. Any cracks in market expectations for its growth could lead to significant stock price volatility. The energy sector has performed strongly recently, with AI-related demand driving growth. GE Vernova fell 1.15%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 4, GE Vernova signed an agreement with Enfinity Global to supply 43 onshore wind turbines, totaling 163.4 megawatts. This move expands its wind power business footprint in India and may have a positive impact on the company's future revenue. 2. On August 5, the war in Iran has led to increased demand for power equipment from Middle Eastern governments, resulting in order growth for GE Vernova, particularly in data center-related orders, which have become a major driver of quarterly performance. 3. On August 6, GE Vernova continued to generate exceptional cash flow leverage through orders and slot booking agreements, demonstrating strong financial performance. The demand for AI energy infrastructure is growing, and the industry outlook is optimistic. NuScale Power fell 0.05%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 6, NuScale Power signed a memorandum of understanding with Curio and Framatome to assess nuclear fuel solutions. This move aims to strengthen the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain, but the stock price still fell by about 4%. Source: Benzinga 2. On August 5, NuScale Power announced its second-quarter financial report, with a loss of $0.13 per share and a downward revision of revenue expectations. Analysts expressed concerns about its profitability, leading to pressure on the stock price. Source: Reuters 3. On August 6, analysts lowered the target price for NuScale Power to $14.03, maintaining a "Buy" rating. Despite a potential upside of 50%, market confidence remains insufficient. Source: FactSet Nuclear demand is rising, and NuScale has deployment potential. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** Innio NV rose by 1.38%. There have been no significant news recently; trading is active, and capital flows are evident. 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