Shares of NuScale Power, a leading company in the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), surged by an impressive 16.65% in intraday trading on Friday. This rally was part of a broader upward movement in the nuclear energy sector, with stocks like Centrus Energy Corp. (up 25%), Oklo Inc. (up 19%), and NANO Nuclear Energy (up 8%) also experiencing significant gains.

While the specific catalyst for this bullish sentiment remains unclear, analysts speculate that the surge in nuclear energy stocks could be driven by increasing demand for clean and reliable energy sources, favorable government policies supporting nuclear power, or positive developments in the industry's technological advancements.

NuScale Power, in particular, has been making strides in the commercialization of its innovative SMR technology, which promises to provide safe, scalable, and cost-effective nuclear power solutions. With growing concerns over climate change and the need for sustainable energy sources, SMRs like those developed by NuScale Power could play a crucial role in the global energy transition.