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Nebius Group NV is a technology company that provides infrastructure and services to AI builders worldwide. It offers Nebius AI, an AI-centric cloud platform provides full-stack infrastructure, including large-scale GPU clusters, cloud services, and developer tools. The company also operates through specialized brands: Toloka AI, which partners in data for generative AI development; TripleTen, an edtech platform focused on re-skilling individuals for tech careers; and Avride, which develops autonomous driving technology. Nebius Group was founded by Elena Kolmanovskaya, Ilya Segalovich, Mikhail Fadeev, and Arkady Volozh in 1989 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Nebius Group N.V. 

Nebius Group is currently experiencing high volatility driven by intense speculation regarding potential bearish positions, while many investors remain focused on the company's long-term growth as a key player in AI infrastructure. Community sentiment remains deeply divided, with many traders discussing potential short squeezes and institutional accumulation while others debate the accuracy of viral rumors regarding the stock's valuation and market positioning.

SoundHound AI, Inc. engages in the development, owning, and commercialization of voice, sound, and natural language artificial intelligence technologies and related activities. The company was founded by Keyvan Mohajer, Majid Seyed Emami and James M. Hom on September 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

SoundHound AI Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

SoundHound AI Inc

SoundHound AI is experiencing heightened volatility and significant trading volume as investors react to a strong quarterly earnings report featuring record revenue and raised forward guidance. The community is deeply divided, with bulls pointing to the company's growth trajectory and massive short interest as a potential catalyst for a short squeeze, while skeptical traders remain cautious about continued cash burn and market manipulation concerns.

The Trade Desk, Inc. engages in the provision of a self-service and cloud-based ad-buying platform. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States and International. It offers omnichannel advertising, audience targeting, solutions for identity, application programming interface (API), custom, and programmatic, measurement and optimization. The company was founded by Jeffrey Terry Green and David Pickles in November 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

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Trade Desk Inc

Trade Desk is facing extreme negative sentiment and volatility as investors brace for earnings, with community members fiercely debating whether the stock is a deep-value opportunity or a failing company heading for single-digit prices. Market participants are intensely focused on signs of institutional accumulation versus potential insider weakness, creating a highly speculative environment ahead of the results.

Celsius Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of functional drinks and liquid supplements. It also offers post-workout functional energy drinks and protein bars. The company was founded in April 2004 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Celsius Holdings Inc

Celsius Holdings is facing significant downward pressure as investors react to a disappointing quarterly earnings report, with the company struggling to maintain growth for its core beverage brand amid intense market competition. The stock has seen a sharp sell-off as community members debate whether this is a structural failure or a temporary setback that offers a long-term accumulation opportunity.

AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Applovin Corp

AppLovin shares faced a significant sell-off after the company reported a slight revenue miss and issued Q3 guidance that fell short of Wall Street's elevated growth expectations. While many in the community argue the nearly 20% drop is an emotional overreaction given the company's strong underlying profitability and 53% year-over-year revenue growth, others warn that the stock's premium valuation is being reset as investors grow concerned about slowing momentum and increased competition.

Dutch Bros, Inc. engages in operating and franchising drive-thru shops that focus on handcrafted beverages. It operates through the Company-Operated Shops, and Franchising and Other segments. The Company-Operated Shops segment consists of coffee shop sales to customers. The Franchising and Other segment is involved in bean and product sales to franchisees and includes the initial franchise fees, royalties, and marketing fees. The company was founded by Travis Boersma and Dane Boersma in 1992 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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Dutch Bros Inc

Dutch Bros is experiencing heightened volatility following a quarterly earnings report that featured a revenue beat and raised full-year guidance, yet triggered a sharp sell-off. The community remains deeply divided between long-term investors pointing to strong store expansion and transaction growth, and skeptics citing high valuation multiples and concerns over the impact of consumer spending pressure.

CleanSpark, Inc. is a bitcoin mining technology company, which engages in the management of data centers. Its operations include College Park, Norcross, Washington, Sandersville, Dalton, and Massena. The company was founded by S. Matthew Schultz and Bryan Huber on October 15, 1987 and is headquartered in Henderson, NV.

Cleanspark Inc

Cleanspark is seeing heightened investor attention as it transitions from a pure-play crypto miner to an AI data center operator following a major 20-year lease agreement. While the community is actively debating the identity of the tenant and the company's valuation, recent institutional buying and analyst price target upgrades have fueled optimism among long-term holders despite lingering concerns over share dilution and transparency.

Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications while using significantly less energy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.   What sets Cardano apart is its methodical, research-driven approach — every major feature is peer-reviewed by scientists and cryptographers before being added to the network. This careful process aims to create a more secure and stable foundation compared to platforms that prioritize speed over thorough testing. The platform's native cryptocurrency, ADA, is used to send money, pay transaction fees, and participate in network governance.  Cardano uses a proof-of-stake system to process transactions, which works differently from Bitcoin's mining approach. Instead of competing to solve complex puzzles, users can "stake" their ADA — essentially locking it up temporarily — to become validators who verify transactions. The system selects validators based on how much ADA they've staked and for how long, then rewards them with additional ADA for their participation. This approach uses far less energy than traditional mining while keeping the network secure. The platform also features a two-layer design that separates basic payment transactions from smart contract operations, allowing each function to be optimized independently for better performance.   ADA holders can earn staking rewards by locking up their tokens to help secure the network, vote on proposed changes to the platform, and use ADA for international money transfers with lower fees than traditional services.  Cardano was founded in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, who previously helped create Ethereum. Hoskinson leads Input Output Global (IOG), the technology company that builds and maintains Cardano's core software. The ecosystem operates through three organizations: IOG handles technical development, the Cardano Foundation promotes adoption and standardization, and Emurgo helps businesses integrate blockchain technology into their operations. This structure distributes responsibilities across multiple groups rather than concentrating control in a single entity.   In February 2025, major asset manager Grayscale Investments filed to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Cardano with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which would allow traditional investors to buy ADA through their regular brokerage accounts without needing to set up cryptocurrency wallets.

Cardano

Cardano is experiencing heightened community interest and price volatility as traders closely monitor whale accumulation patterns and speculation surrounding potential legislative catalysts like the Clarity Act. While long-term supporters continue to advocate for the project's technological foundation and accumulation strategy, others express frustration with the lack of price appreciation and recent network-related sentiments.

Axon Enterprise, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of conducted electrical weapons for personal defense. It operates through the TASER segment and Software and Sensors segment. The TASER segment sells conducted electrical weapons, accessories, and other related products and services. The Software and Sensors segment includes devices, wearables, applications, cloud, and mobile products. The company was founded by Patrick W. Smith and Thomas P. Smith on September 7, 1993 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Axon Enterprise Inc

Axon is experiencing a significant post-earnings sell-off as investors react to margin compression from product mix shifts and rising costs, leading to community debates over the company's high valuation and ongoing share-based compensation practices. While some long-term investors highlight the company's dominant market position and recurring software revenue as a buying opportunity, others are actively trading against the stock, citing concern over executive selling and the broader volatility of high-multiple software holdings.

Chime Financial, Inc. engages in the design and development of a digital banking application. Its mobile app, Chime, provides online banking, fee-free overdraft, mobile banking, automatic savings, mobile payments, and security and control capabilities. The company was founded by Christopher R. Britt and Ryan King in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Chime Financial Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Chime Financial, Inc.

Chime Financial is seeing active community debate as the stock experiences significant volatility following its IPO, with investors weighing concerns over post-IPO lockup expirations and sector-wide sentiment against bullish arguments for its growth metrics and fee-free model. Traders are closely monitoring the stock's technical support levels while speculating on upcoming earnings to determine if current price action represents a capitulation or a deeper correction.

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$APP, $AXON, $BROS, and $CELH all sold off sharply following Q2 earnings. Which of these earnings declines are you most interested in buying? Vote and explain your reasoning in the comments.

Which of these earnings declines are you most interested in buying - $APP, $AXON, $BROS, or $CELH?

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SpaceX ($SPCX) shares have fallen sharply post-earnings, now trading around $110 and well off their $225 high. At what price would you start buying $SPCX? Vote and explain your reasoning in the comments.

SpaceX ($SPCX) stock is trading around $110 after a rough post-earnings sell-off. At what price would you start buying?

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$WDC and $SNDK shares are tumbling, even after both companies beat Q4 earnings estimates. Are you buying the dip on either name or avoiding both? Vote and explain your reasoning in the comments.

$WDC and $SNDK both beat Q4 earnings estimates, but shares are dropping sharply. Are you buying the dip?

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 both beat Q4 earnings estimates, but shares are dropping sharply. Are you buying the dip?

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Gold ($GLD) and Silver ($SLV) have both delivered strong returns over the past year, but have fallen over the past three months. If you had to own just one for the next 10 years, which are you choosing? Vote and explain your reasoning in the comments.

If you had to own one for the next 10 years, which are you choosing: $GLD or $SLV?

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$AMD, $SHOP, $UBER, and $LLY are four of the most searched and talked-about stocks among retail investors this morning. Which are you most bullish on? Drop your reasoning in the comments.

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Quantum computing stocks - like $IONQ, $RGTI, and $QBTS - were very popular in 2025, but the sector remains pre-profit and highly speculative. Are you still bullish on quantum?

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 - were very popular in 2025, but the sector remains pre-profit and highly speculative. Are you still bullish on quantum?

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$CRWV, $LKNCY, $REPL, and $ZETA are four of the most searched and talked-about stocks among retail investors this morning. Which are you most bullish on? Drop your reasoning in the comments.

Which of these trending stocks are you most bullish on for the next 12 months - $CRWV, $LKNCY, $REPL, or $ZETA?

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Amazon and Microsoft have been standout winners this earnings season. Which do you prefer for the next 12 months? Vote and explain your reasoning in the comments.

Amazon ($AMZN) and Microsoft ($MSFT) have been big winners this earnings season - which do you think posts the highest return over the next 12 months?

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Memory and neocloud stocks have been hammered in recent weeks, leaving the community wondering if Wednesday's sharp decline was the bottom. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

Was Wednesday the bottom for memory and neocloud stocks?  
 
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Reddit, Roblox, Coinbase, and GoDaddy stocks are moving lower following their respective earnings releases. Which are you thinking about buying? Explain your reasoning in the comments.

Reddit ($RDDT), Roblox ($RBLX), Coinbase ($COIN), and GoDaddy ($GDDY) are down following earnings results - which are you most interested in buying on the dip?

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Lemonade ($LMND) stock is down over 20% after the company reported Q2 2026 earnings and announced a CFO succession plan, with longtime finance chief Tim Bixby set to transition to the board in January 2027. Are you buying the dip? Vote and explain your reasoning in the comments.

Lemonade ($LMND) is down sharply following Q2 earnings, with the market reacting to a CFO succession announcement alongside the results. Are you buying the dip?

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Neocloud stocks have been under pressure over the past month as investors fade the AI infrastructure trade. Are you buying the dip on any of them? Vote and explain your reasoning in the comments.

Neocloud stocks like $NBIS, $CRWV, $APLD, and $IREN have fallen sharply over the past month. Are you buying the dip on any?

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>An initial phase will cost about $16.8 billion and create at least 3,000 jobs, many filled by local workers, the companies said.&nbsp;</li><li>Musk has previously called Terafab essential, adding that without it his companies simply will not have the chips they need.</li><li>Tesla has guided for more than $25 billion in capital spending this year—roughly triple its 2025 total—while SpaceX is on pace for far higher outlays.</li></ul>Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk estimates that about 25% of the AI computing power from the planned Terafab chip factory will go to Tesla’s Optimus robots, with the remaining 75% powering AI spacecraft.Musk shared the rough split on Thursday in a post on X, hours after Tesla and SpaceX confirmed the project’s location in Texas. He also added that the complex is designed to look like “a sci-fi city.”<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2085390631690555400?s=20"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_08_06_152232_88e05ff03e.png" alt="Screenshot 2026-08-06 152232.png"></a><h2 class="st-heading-2">Giant Chip Factory Planned In Texas</h2>Tesla and SpaceX said Terafab will be built in Grimes County, Texas, about an hour northwest of Houston. The companies call it the largest chip manufacturing facility ever planned, spanning more than 100 million square feet. An initial phase will cost about $16.8 billion and create at least 3,000 jobs, many filled by local workers. Total investment could be much higher, they added.In April, Tesla broke ground on a smaller research facility at its Giga Texas campus near Austin. That site serves as a test bed and precursor to the full Terafab complex. Construction work at the Grimes County site is expected to begin in the coming months.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Build It?</h2>Tesla and SpaceX say they will need far more AI chips than the entire global industry can currently supply or expand to produce. Terafab aims to close that gap by making more than one terawatt of computing capacity each year—enough power to run vast AI systems.The factory will produce chips under one roof for two main uses: everyday hardware like Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots and self-driving vehicles, plus specialized high-power chips for SpaceX’s planned data centers in space.Musk first publicly teased the need for a “Tesla Terafab” on Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings call in January. The project was formally announced in March.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Looking Ahead</h2>Musk has previously called Terafab essential, arguing that without it, his companies simply will not have the chips they need. The Texas project now moves from planning into early construction.Tesla has guided for more than $25 billion in capital spending this year—roughly triple its 2025 total—while SpaceX is on pace for far higher outlays after already spending $18.4 billion in the second quarter alone. &nbsp;This likely includes the initial investment in Terafab.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SPCX rose from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘extremely high’ levels.Meanwhile, sentiment around TSLA stayed within ‘neutral’ territory, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of retail chatter.A Stocktwits user opined that the real test is whether they can actually finish a working chip design and start producing real silicon, not just build more factories.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/JoanMoore999/message/661161169</stembedurl>Another user highlighted that SpaceX is banking big on becoming a major AI powerhouse. Earlier this month, Musk said on SpaceX’s earnings call that the company would rely exclusively on Nvidia chips to build out its AI compute.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Waldo_5150/message/661158857</stembedurl>While <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSLA">TSLA stock</a> has fallen 29% year-to-date, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPCX">SPCX</a> has lost 31% since going public in June.&nbsp;Read More: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mrna-stock-pares-gains-despite-fda-green-light-for-first-m-rna-flu-vaccine-but-retail-cheers-pivot-beyond-covid/cZoB5gXRJJQ">MRNA Stock Pares Gains Despite FDA Green Light For First mRNA Flu Vaccine — But Retail Cheers Pivot Beyond COVID</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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TSLA-SPCX’s $16.8B Terafab Nears Construction As Elon Musk Details Compute Split — ‘25% For Tesla Optimus And ~75% For AI Spacecraft’

An initial phase will cost about $16.8 billion and create at least 3,000 jobs, many filled by local workers, the companies said. Musk has previously called Terafab essential, adding that without it his companies simply will not have the chips they need.Te

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Tesla and SpaceX said Terafab will be built in Grimes County, Texas, about an hour northwest of Houston.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>ChatGPT officially hits 1 billion weekly active users worldwide, solidifying its place as one of the fastest-growing technology platforms.</li><li>Upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol cuts factual errors by up to 68% for paid subscribers.</li><li>Free tier users gain default access to GPT-5.6 Luna with unlimited text chatting and a dedicated "Think" button to tap into higher reasoning for complex queries.&nbsp;</li></ul>OpenAI’s ChatGPT has officially crossed the threshold of one billion weekly active users, anchoring a major platform overhaul that brings enhanced factual accuracy, flexible reasoning controls, and expanded free access to its latest artificial intelligence models.The landmark milestone highlights the rapid global adoption of generative AI, with individuals and enterprises relying on the platform for daily web searches, multi-step planning, coding, and decision-making.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘bearish’ with ‘high’ message volumes.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">ChatGPT User Growth and Engagement</h2>Reaching one billion weekly active participants marks a major milestone for the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence lab. While company executives previously noted that its underlying models reached one billion total active users across various third-party integrations, Thursday’s announcement marks the first formal confirmation that the flagship ChatGPT service itself has achieved 10-figure weekly active engagement.Industry analysts view the achievement as validation of OpenAI's strategy to lower barriers to entry while continually improving reasoning performance for professional workloads.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol Delivers Sharper, Fact-Checked Responses</h2>To support its expanding user base, OpenAI is rolling out substantial updates to GPT-5.6 Sol, its core model designed for everyday conversational tasks. Available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers, the enhanced Sol model addresses common user requests by delivering tighter, more direct responses and eliminating unnecessary formatting.Crucially, the upgrade drastically improves factual precision. Internal evaluations across complex financial, medical, and legal queries revealed that responses containing factual errors dropped by roughly 68% compared to the earlier GPT-5.5 Instant version.The updated model also takes a more constructive approach to user queries, offering helpful corrections when simple agreement would produce misleading results. Additionally, paid subscribers can now use a new interactive slider across web, mobile, and desktop interfaces to adjust how much time and effort ChatGPT devotes to an answer—ranging from immediate responses for quick questions to deep reasoning for multi-step projects.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broadened Access and Unlimited Messaging for Free Users</h2>In a major update for zero-cost accounts, OpenAI announced that GPT-5.6 Luna will become the default engine for all Free and Go users this week. Furthermore, the company is lifting message limits on standard text conversations for free accounts, allowing continuous, uninterrupted dialogue.Free account holders will also gain access to a dedicated "Think" button within the chat interface starting next week. When activated, the feature directs GPT-5.6 Luna to spend extra processing time working through challenging logic problems, complex technical writing, or deep analysis. Internal benchmarks show GPT-5.6 Luna achieves a 62% reduction in factual errors compared to GPT-5.5 Instant.Read More: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/equity/oklo-groves-nuclear-reactor-reaches-criticality-less-than-a-year/cZoBE36RJJm">Oklo Groves Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality Less Than A Year After Breaking Ground&nbsp;</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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ChatGPT Tops 1B Weekly Users As OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6 With Smarter Reasoning

OpenAI has officially reached one billion weekly active ChatGPT users while rolling out major factual accuracy upgrades to its GPT-5.6 model family and granting free users unlimited text conversations.

ChatGPT Tops 1B Weekly Users as OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6 With Smarter Reasoning

OpenAI has officially reached one billion weekly active ChatGPT users while rolling out major factual accuracy upgrades to its GPT-5.6 model.


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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Oklo achieved a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction at its Texas facility within a single year, moving from a greenfield plot to an operational reactor.&nbsp;</li><li>The milestone was reached under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program.</li><li>Designed to lay the foundation for future radioisotope production for healthcare and industry, the development sent Oklo shares up 4.3% in pre-market trading.&nbsp;</li></ul>Advanced nuclear technology developer Oklo Inc. said on Thursday that its Groves Isotope Test Reactor has reached "criticality," achieving a self-sustaining low-power chain reaction less than a year after breaking ground.The landmark achievement in Central Texas marks the first time a reactor developed under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program has reached criticality on private land from a greenfield construction site.The momentum comes as the White House pushes for an aggressive expansion of domestic nuclear infrastructure to support rising electricity demand from data centers and high-tech manufacturing. Recent executive mandates set targets to quadruple U.S. nuclear power generation capacity.Following the announcement, shares of Oklo (OKLO) rose 4.3% to $44.86 in New York pre-market trading but slipped 0.9% in afternoon trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nuclear Development Timelines Shorten</h2>Reaching criticality is an operational threshold where nuclear fission produces a continuous, steady release of energy.&nbsp;"Reaching criticality in less than a year is an incredible milestone for our team," said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and chief executive officer of Oklo. "Oklo developed Groves from a greenfield site on private land, completed full-scale civil excavation and construction, manufactured or commercially procured all components, including fuel, and developed its operating programs in-house."The rapid buildout was made possible by the Energy Department's pilot framework, which allowed engineering, construction, and commissioning steps to move forward in tandem with regulatory safety assessments.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fueling Medicine, Industry, And Tech</h2>While traditional commercial power generation remains a broader target, the Groves facility serves as a low-power testing ground and operational foundation for Oklo Isotopes. The division intends to supply key radioisotopes across medical, industrial, research, space, and defense sectors.State leaders praised the project for strengthening domestic supply chains and boosting specialized manufacturing. Texas Governor Greg Abbott noted that the achievement reinforces the state's positioning at the forefront of advanced energy expansion and medical isotope manufacturing.Oklo’s reactor is the fifth small modular design to hit criticality through the DOE’s pilot program, joining experimental designs by companies such as Aalo Atomics, Deployable Energy, Antares Nuclear Inc., and Valar Atomics Inc.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">OKLO Stock: Retail View&nbsp;</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘neutral’ with ‘low’ message volumes. Retail chatter on the stock has jumped about 130% from the previous session and 80% over the past 30 days.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/OKLO">OKLO stock</a> has lost 43% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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OKLO Stock Slips Even As Groves Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality Less Than A Year After Breaking Ground

Advanced nuclear startup Oklo achieved first criticality at its Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Texas in less than 12 months.

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