NuScale Power SMR Surges 2.54% on $440M Volume Ranks 259th in Market Activity

, 2025, , ranking 259th in market activity for the day. The stock's performance followed a period of elevated volatility linked to recent industry developments and regulatory updates in the small modular reactor (SMR) sector.

Analysts noted that the company’s recent strategic partnerships and progress in licensing processes have positioned it as a key player in the nuclear energy transition. Market participants observed increased institutional interest, , indicating mixed short-term sentiment. The move came amid broader energy sector shifts but was primarily driven by NuScale-specific catalysts.

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