NuScale Power Rises 0.8 as $480M Volume Plummets 40.8 to Rank 213th Amid Regulatory Progress and Strategic Deals

NuScale Power (SMR) closed 0.80% higher on Sept. 26, with a trading volume of $480 million, marking a 40.8% decline from the previous day’s activity and ranking 213th among U.S. equities by liquidity. The stock’s modest gain occurred despite a sharp drop in trading intensity, suggesting limited immediate conviction among investors.

Recent developments highlight strategic partnerships and regulatory progress as key drivers for NuScale. The company announced a collaboration with a European energy firm to explore advanced reactor deployment models, signaling potential international market expansion. Separately, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) approval of a revised safety protocol for NuScale’s modular reactor design was cited as a critical step toward commercialization, reducing technical uncertainties for stakeholders.

Analysts noted that NuScale’s focus on small modular reactor (SMR) technology remains a double-edged sword. While the modular approach offers scalability advantages, high upfront capital costs and lengthy permitting timelines continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Market participants are closely monitoring the company’s upcoming quarterly earnings report for clarity on project timelines and cost management.

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