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Oklo Hits Criticality in Nuclear Energy | Business and Finance News

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Oklo just hit a major milestone—its small modular reactor in Texas has achieved criticality, marking a pivotal step toward commercial nuclear energy. As the fifth SMR globally to reach this stage, Oklo is leading the charge in next-gen nuclear tech, promising faster deployment and lower costs. This breakthrough could spark investor interest, especially through ETFs like the Global X Uranium ETF, which holds Oklo as a top position. But don’t get too excited: SMRs still face steep regulatory, public, and technical hurdles, and these ETFs come with fees. For now, it’s a promising but speculative move for those betting on nuclear’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/320f671708e8a207

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