Diana J. Walters

October 11, 2026

NuScale Power faces steep YTD decline amid nuclear sector interest. Recent articles note that SMR shares have fallen about 49% year‑to‑date, prompting discussion of the stock’s risk profile. At the same time, a new partnership involving Google has drawn fresh attention to nuclear and small modular reactor companies, though the regulator‑approved reactor is not a NuScale design. The mixed coverage highlights both the steep price decline and broader sector interest, which may affect investor sentiment.

September 7, 2026

US Government Takes Equity Stake in Trilogy Metals' Alaska Projects. Trilogy Metals has signed equity investment agreements worth $35.6 million with the US federal government to support its Alaska-based mining projects, meaning Washington is now part of the company's capital stack. This represents direct government financial backing for Trilogy's operations, which focus on critical minerals in Alaska. The investment adds a government partner to the funding structure for the company's projects. The stock continues to trade well below the average analyst price target of $6.63.

October 17, 2026

Truist cuts Atmos Energy price target to $174. Truist Securities has lowered its price target for Atmos Energy to $174 while maintaining a Hold rating. This new target is below the current average analyst estimate of $184.55. The move reflects a more cautious outlook from one of the firm's analysts regarding the utility's valuation.