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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

SMR Potential vs. Proven Profits: NuScale and Constellation Battle for Nuclear Leadership

NuScale offers higher growth potential as the only approved SMR designer but faces years before revenue. Constellation Energy provides profitable operations, Microsoft/Meta contracts, and a growing dividend—making it the more prudent choice.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jake Lerch

Hedge Fund Bets on Hawaiian Electric as AI Data Center Demand Reshapes Utility Sector

Hedge fund 12 West Capital acquires 1.85M shares of Hawaiian Electric for $22.75M, betting on AI data center demand despite recent community opposition to development.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

NuScale Power Stock Could Surge on AI Power Demand, But Risks Loom

NuScale Power stock has corrected 40% to $4B valuation, offering growth potential from AI's electricity demands but facing execution risks and intense competition.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

AI's Power Hunger Sparks Nuclear Renaissance: Three Stocks Positioned to Capitalize

AI data centers drive nuclear power renaissance. Constellation Energy, Centrus Energy, and GE Vernova positioned as key beneficiaries as IEA projects global nuclear output doubling by 2050.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Brett Schafer

Nuclear Startup Oklo Faces Reality Check: Hype vs. Execution in AI Power Play

Oklo stock surged 160% but fell 65% from peaks, despite zero revenue and $9.7B valuation. Meta deal looks promising, but regulatory delays and execution risks make it a risky bet.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Bloom Energy's AI Boom: Premium Valuation Tests Investor Conviction in 2026

Bloom Energy surged 450% amid AI infrastructure demand and blue-chip partnerships, but 165x P/E and 16x P/S valuations signal risk. $6B backlog shows strength; execution and competition will determine viability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Courtney Carlsen

Three Industrial Giants Poised for Growth: Generac, Quanta, and RTX Lead March Picks

Generac, Quanta Services, and RTX emerge as top industrial picks, backed by $312B in combined order backlogs supporting multi-year growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Caterpillar: The Unlikely AI Infrastructure Winner Wall Street Is Pricing In

Caterpillar emerges as unexpected AI infrastructure play via data center construction, surging electricity demand (200% jump expected), and manufacturing reshoring—though valuation reflects investor awareness.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Ryan Hasson

Utilities Transform Into AI Growth Play as Data Centers Hunger for Power

Utilities sector surges as AI data centers create unprecedented electricity demand. $XLU up 18% in 12 months with $6.5B institutional inflows.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

ConEdison's Dividend Record Date Approaches Ahead of Q4 Earnings

ConEdison's dividend record date is February 18, with Q4 earnings announced February 19. The utility raised its quarterly dividend 4.6%, extending its 52-year increase streak.
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