Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) recorded a 4% increase in share price over the past quarter, reflecting the company's proactive regulatory engagement and strategic developments in the nuclear energy sector. Key events include significant regulatory engagements with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the Aurora Powerhouse, and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Energy, which bolster the company's potential for growth despite reporting a net loss of USD 74 million in annual financial results. While the broader market has remained flat in recent days, recent tariff announcements have overshadowed many sectors, affecting tech and retail stocks more than companies like Oklo focused on long-term energy solutions.

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Over the past three years, Oklo's shares have achieved a total return of 132.58%. Compared to the previous year, Oklo's performance outpaced both the broader US market and the US Electric Utilities industry. Several key developments have contributed to this impressive longer-term return. Noteworthy is the signing of a Master Power Agreement with Switch in December 2024 for 12 GW of power projects, which marked a significant commitment to clean power expansion. Additionally, the partnership under Letters of Intent to provide low carbon power for data centers was a step towards broader infrastructure engagement across the U.S.

The company's leadership changes, with the appointment of Daniel Poneman and Michael Thompson to the Board in March 2025, brought expertise in nuclear technology and financing to Oklo, signaling strengthened governance. Strategic alliances, like the MOU with Lightbridge Corporation for nuclear waste recycling, aligned with Oklo's forward-looking approach in the nuclear sector, likely enhancing investor confidence in the company's long-term vision.

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