The utilities sector, represented by the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF NYSE: XLU, has outpaced the market in 2024, rising by 25% year-to-date and surpassing the SPY ETF's nearly 20% return. This outperformance has positioned utilities as a surprise leader, driven by the recent rate cuts, renewed interest in nuclear energy, and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
The push by data centers to seek out clean energy sources to power their AI platforms and applications has become mainstream. Data centers are estimated to consume over 9% of all domestic electricity produced by 2030.
AI's rising energy demands are driving a shift towards nuclear power, with major tech companies investing in small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable energy solutions. NuScale Power, Oklo, and Cameco are highlighted as key players in the nuclear sector, each showing significant growth potential despite current overbought conditions. NuScale and Oklo offer innovative reactor technologies, w...
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