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BWX Technologies Inc is a specialty manufacturer and service provider of nuclear components, operating in two segments: Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The Government Operations segment produces naval nuclear reactors and fuel for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, while the Commercial Operations segment designs and manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactor components, and other auxiliary equipment, including containers for the storage of spent nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Government Operations, with sales primarily in the United States, Canada, and other regions.

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BWX Technologies shares are trading lower after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold.

Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle downgrades BWX Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) from Buy to Hold and raises the price target from $119 to $150.

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Deutsche Bank Downgrades BWX Technologies to Hold, Raises Price Target to $150

After President Donald Trump signed the &#8216;Big Beautiful Bill,&#8217; which reduced incentives for solar and wind power projects, Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest is making a strong case for nuclear energy, arguing it could become the most cost-effective power source — even as solar has long held that title.
What Happened: The newly enacted bill delivers a significant blow to renewable energy, phasing out critical investment and production tax credits that have been instrumental in the expansion of wind and solar industries since 1992 and 2005, respectively.
Meanwhile, Trump clarified that the U.S. will rely on oil, gas, coal and nuclear to meet its growing energy needs, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/03/trump-one-big-beautiful-bill-oil-gas-coal-solar-wind-ira-tax-incentive-repeal.html">according</a> to a CNBC report.
Amid this, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/05/45541408/cathie-woods-ark-invest-says-nuclear-energy-could-overtake-solar-as-cheapest-power-source-heres-a-list-of-nuclear-energy-linked-etfs-to-consider">Ark Invest is championing nuclear power</a>. In a recent research note, Sam Korus, Director of Research for Autonomous Technology and Robotics at Ark, contends that despite historical cost challenges, nuclear energy&#8217;s high utilization rates fundamentally alter its cost-competitiveness.
While solar plants typically operate at capacity utilization rates in the low 20%, nuclear plants boast over 80% utilization. This key distinction, when factored in, positions nuclear to potentially outcompete solar on a cost-per-watt basis.
Korus acknowledges solar&#8217;s continued cost decline but points to substantial logistical hurdles, such as the vast land requirements (estimated at 71.4 million acres) and complex real estate negotiations, which could impede large-scale solar deployment and necessitate alternative baseload sources like nuclear.
The tax bill states that only projects commencing construction within 12 months of the bill&#8217;s enactment will receive an exception, creating an urgent 2.5-year window for completion.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46267993/lockheed-martin-tops-defense-peers-in-capital-efficiency-but-market-isnt-impressed">Lockheed Martin Tops Defense Peers In Capital Efficiency — But Market Isn&#8217;t Impressed</a>
Why It Matters: As the Trump administration, along with Ark&#8217;s research, sees nuclear energy as a potential beneficiary of the recent policy changes, here is a list of nuclear energy stocks that investors could consider.
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<td>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)</td>
<td>145.86%</td>
<td>623.99%</td>
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<td>Nuscale Power Corp.(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>)</td>
<td>102.60%</td>
<td>162.09%</td>
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<td>Lightbridge Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTBR#NASDAQ">LTBR</a>)</td>
<td>150.59%</td>
<td>213.24%</td>
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<td>Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#NYSE">LEU</a>)</td>
<td>137.20%</td>
<td>347.86%</td>
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<td>BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>)</td>
<td>28.19%</td>
<td>49.60%</td>
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<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>28.56%</td>
<td>44.57%</td>
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<td>Talen Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>)</td>
<td>34.91%</td>
<td>140.62%</td>
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<td>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>)</td>
<td>8.65%</td>
<td>56.40%</td>
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Meanwhile, here is also a list of clean energy stocks, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45429266/solar-security-alert-communication-devices-discovered-in-chinese-inverters-heres-the-stocks-that-could-be-affected">solar</a> and wind power firms, that may be affected by the policy change.
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<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>-0.77%</td>
<td>-18.53%</td>
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<td>SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>)</td>
<td>14.53%</td>
<td>65.32%</td>
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<td>Wind Systems (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWDRY#OTCQX">VWDRY</a>)</td>
<td>28.07%</td>
<td>-25.79%</td>
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<td>NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</td>
<td>3.17%</td>
<td>2.45%</td>
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<td>Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>)</td>
<td>-36.91%</td>
<td>-44.32%</td>
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<td>Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDP#NASDAQ">BLDP</a>)</td>
<td>-3.80%</td>
<td>-24.03%</td>
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<td>Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>)</td>
<td>-50.27%</td>
<td>-51.08%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>)</td>
<td>19.22%</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.28% at $623.61, while the QQQ declined 0.43% to $553.83, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended owning MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>), adding that he has always <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MP/earnings">liked the stock</a>.
Supporting his view, Baird analyst Ben Kallo, on June 17, maintained MP Materials with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from&nbsp;$30&nbsp;to&nbsp;$38.
When asked about Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUN#NYSE">FUN</a>), he said, &#8220;Don't be interested in it. I don't like the theme parks other than Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>).&#8221;
Supporting his view, Six Flags Entertainment, on May 8, reported worse-than-expected first-quarter sales results.
&#8220;I'm not going to fight anyone who wants to own a nuclear stock. I'm going to bless it even though it's up very, very big,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>).
As per the recent news, BWXT, on June 16, named Kevin McCoy as chief nuclear officer to advance U.S. Navy submarine programs.
Cramer said he is again going to bless Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>). &#8220;It's the kind of company you need to deal with right now — they'll understand all the tariff problems, and they'll help you,&#8221; he added.
Lending support to his choice, Jabil posted third-quarter results on June 17 that exceeded analyst expectations for earnings per share and sales. Jabil also announced an investment of approximately $500 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in the Southeast United States.
Price Action:
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<li>Six Flags shares settled at $30.49 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>MP Materials shares dipped 4.5% to close at $34.91.</li>
<li>BWX Technologies gained 0.2% to settle at $142.31 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Jabil shares rose 1.7% to close at $211.95.</li>
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BWX Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) short percent of float has risen 42.15% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.68 million shares sold short, which is 3.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.07 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>BWX Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for BWX Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing BWX Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, BWX Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, with a particular focus on the tech and hospitality sectors.
The most prominent trades of the day involved shares of Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>), and Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>). Meanwhile, Ark Invest sold off shares of Circle Internet Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NASDAQ">CRCL</a>), DoorDash Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NYSE">DASH</a>) and Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>)
The ABNB Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>) fund purchased 162,255 shares of Airbnb, a move that signals confidence in the hospitality industry&#8217;s recovery. The value of this trade, based on the closing price of the day, is around $21.73 million.
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The AMD Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) funds bought a total of 189,060 shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. This investment comes amidst growing interest in the tech sector. The value of this trade, calculated from the closing price of the day, is around $24.25 million.
The SHOP Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKF and ARKK funds acquired a total of 166,093 shares of Shopify. This purchase underscores Ark Invest&#8217;s belief in the continued growth of e-commerce platforms. The value of this trade, based on the closing price of the day, is around $17.67 million.
The CRCL Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKF, ARKK, and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) funds sold a total of 615,175 shares of Circle Internet Group Inc. This decision follows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/06/45964983/cathie-woods-monday-shuffle-buys-nvidia-sells-meta-ark-also-dumps-hot-circle-stock">Ark Invest&#8217;s earlier move</a> to offload shares of the company. The value of this trade, calculated from the closing price of the day, is around $147.81 million.
Other Key Trades:
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<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought 136,706 shares of BWX Technologies Inc.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought 92785 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought 218,039 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought 23963 shares of Veracyte Inc.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKF and ARKW funds bought a total of 21287 shares of DoorDash Inc.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) fund sold 13154 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.</li>
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Investor Steve Eisman has a surprising take on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, one that cuts from conventional wisdom during periods of geopolitical conflicts. 
What Happened: On Wednesday, Eisman said the crisis in Iran may actually turn out to be &#8220;extremely positive&#8221; for global markets and geopolitical stability during his appearance on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Squawk Box.&#8221;
The investor, best known for shorting collateralized debt obligations in the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis, which inspired the character played by Steve Carell in the 2015 movie &#8220;The Big Short,&#8221; describes Iran as a &#8220;death cult,&#8221; which is now &#8220;very close to getting a nuclear weapon.&#8221;
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Eisman argues that if Iran succeeds in its nuclear quest, it will trigger a regional arms race, with neighbors like Turkey and Saudi Arabia seeking their own deterrents. &#8220;That would have been a disaster,&#8221; he says, adding that getting rid of such a death cult anywhere in the world, &#8220;is a very positive thing.&#8221;
He also states that the markets hadn&#8217;t priced in this risk, but he believes the situation now offers potential upside, referring to the removal of a long-term geopolitical destabilizer that could benefit both the markets and global security.
Why It Matters: Stocks have been relatively unfazed since the beginning of this conflict, with limited impact on the benchmarks thus far. 
Economists, too, have recently stated that the impact on the U.S. economy from this conflict <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/45943707/us-economy-to-face-pretty-limited-impact-from-israel-iran-airstrikes-with-only-a-tiny-bit-recession-risk-say-economists">is fairly limited</a>. David Seif, Chief Economist&nbsp;for developed markets at&nbsp;Nomura, said, &#8220;recession&nbsp;risks are higher, but only&nbsp;by a tiny bit.&#8221;
The Chief Economist at&nbsp;Santander U.S. Capital Markets, Stephen Stanley, shared similar sentiments, that &#8220;the fallout to the U.S. is&nbsp;pretty limited.&#8221;
There are, however, several beneficiaries of this conflict, which primarily include defense companies that have been rallying over the past week. 
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<td>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">59.82</td>
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<td>Optex Systems Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPXS#NASDAQ">OPXS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">21.37</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">50.87</td>
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<td>BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">27.77</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">26.06</td>
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<td>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6.32</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">25.74</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Defense stocks have been rallying over the past month, amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East, and growing speculations regarding American involvement.</figcaption></figure>
Higher energy prices, however, can weigh on the economy, with Warren Patterson, head of commodity strategy at ING, saying that &#8220;Iran is a meaningful oil producer, pumping 3.3 million barrels per day and exporting around 1.7 million,&#8221; and any disruption in this, he says, can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45924154/the-120-oil-shock-just-became-a-real-risk-are-we-back-in-2022">push prices to $120</a> per barrel.
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Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions scores remarkably well, across the board in Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, with a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for finer details on the stock and how it compares with peers and competitors. 
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KTOS

OPXS

'The Big Short' Investor Steve Eisman Says Iran Crisis Could Be 'Extremely Positive' For Markets, Calls Regime A 'Death Cult' Close To Nuclear Weapons

BWXT Appoints Kevin McCoy As Chief Nuclear Officer To Advance US Navy Submarine Programs

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) announced today an <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aecl.ca%2F&amp;esheet=54272704&amp;newsitemid=20250612507832&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Atomic+Energy+of+Canada+Limited&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b2d9ab2862f26990587d533fd7d65903">Atomic Energy of Canada Limited</a> award for the management and operation of <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnl.ca%2F&amp;esheet=54272704&amp;newsitemid=20250612507832&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Canadian+Nuclear+Laboratories+Ltd.+%28CNL%29&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9dce8caa1fa86b5647ec61aad7f19079">Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL)</a>.
Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canada Inc. (<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.NLPOC.CA&amp;esheet=54272704&amp;newsitemid=20250612507832&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=NLPC&amp;index=3&amp;md5=a1c850dc2037031b562b9e6ad82e0c47">NLPC</a>) is a Canadian joint venture that has been selected as the preferred bidder for managing CNL after a competitive procurement process that <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aecl.ca%2Fabout-aecl%2Fgoco-contract-renewal%2F&amp;esheet=54272704&amp;newsitemid=20250612507832&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=began+in+2023&amp;index=4&amp;md5=719c78ffd4581ea25d5487851f041988">began in 2023</a>. The NLPC team is led by three primary joint venture partners, BWXT, Kinectrics, and Amentum, and a key subcontractor, Battelle.
Nuclear Laboratories Partners of Canada Inc. will assume responsibility of CNL, with Dennis Carr as president and CEO, on Sept. 13, 2025, following a transition period that will commence in the coming weeks. The contract, valued at C$1.2 billion per year on average, is for six years with extension periods that can be exercised based on performance for up to a total of 20 years.
BWXT&#39;s Canadian operations include operating sites in Ontario and British Columbia, employing more than 1,800 people who support the nuclear energy industry. The company is also a certified PAIR-Committed organization supporting Indigenous communities.

Contracts

Global

AMTM

BWX Technologies-Led JV Awarded CAD$1.2 Billion Annual Contract To Manage Canadian Nuclear Laboratories For 6-Years, With Potential 20-Year Term

BWXT's KINECTRICS Expands Global High Voltage Cable Commissioning Services With Multi-Million-Dollar Investment In HIGHVOLT Technology

These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares jumped 25.45%. Japan&#8217;s Nippon Steel is set to finalize its acquisition of the company at $55 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45622810" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sources familiar with the matter</a>.</li>
<li>Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) shares escalated 19.30% after Jefferies analyst Brent Thill upgraded the company from Hold to Buy and raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/u/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast from $22 to $29</a>.</li>
<li>Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) shares rose 18.75% after multiple analysts raised their price forecasts on the stock. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45677373" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently raised its FY26 guidance</a>.</li>
<li>BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) shares upped 16.71% as President Donald Trump signed a suite of executive orders to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45654523" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revive the U.S. nuclear industry</a>.</li>
<li>Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) shares increased 14.88% after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45695903" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised the price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Reddit, Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) stock increased 14.27% after it was named among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45679678" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">additions to the Russell 3000 index</a>.</li>
<li>Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOLX#NASDAQ">HOLX</a>) stock grew 14.12% after private equity firms TPG and Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) recently bid to acquire the company, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45629538" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">valuing it at over $16 billion</a>.</li>
<li>Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) stock upped 13.12%, possibly amid overall market strength after President Trump delayed 50% EU tariffs to July.</li>
<li>Heico Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) shares were up 12.19% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45630872" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Applovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) stock gained 11.82% last week. It continued upward momentum following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45543602" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">strong Q1 earnings</a> and tariff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45655193" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">truce tailwinds</a>.</li>
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Movers

HOLX

INTU

RDDT

ULTA

VEEV

United States Steel, Applovin And Ulta Beauty Are Among Top Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (May 26-May 30): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nuclear-energy">nuclear energy sector</a> just got a jolt of presidential power—and Wall Street noticed. Shares of nuclear-power startup Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>), uranium supplier Centrus Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#NYSE">LEU</a>), and reactor heavyweight BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) charged higher this week as President Donald Trump signed a suite of executive orders aimed at reviving the U.S. nuclear industry.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Nuclear Push Ignites Analyst Optimism</h2>
Calling it "the most consequential shift in energy policy of our lifetimes," William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer initiated coverage of the three companies with Outperform ratings, citing a policy backdrop that now aggressively favors nuclear innovation and domestic uranium production.
Trump's four executive orders—signed Friday—mandate faster licensing timelines, greenlight federal land for new nuclear builds, and prioritize AI data centers and defense facilities as early beneficiaries. The goal: break regulatory bottlenecks and unleash a new wave of U.S.-based nuclear projects, including 10 large reactors by 2030.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Oklo, Centrus, BWX Flash Bullish Technicals</h2>
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Oklo, which aims to bring its first small modular reactor (SMR) online by 2028, saw its stock surge over 10% Tuesday and is now up 150% in 2025 alone. Dorsheimer pegs Oklo's fair value at $70—a roughly 30% upside from current levels—with bullish scenarios reaching as high as $82.
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Centrus Energy, the only U.S.-owned uranium enricher, is riding its own wave. The stock soared nearly 13% Tuesday, fueled by technical momentum and strategic positioning amid growing national security concerns over enriched uranium supplies. Blair's price target: $185—about 42% upside from current prices.
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BWX Technologies, long the Navy's go-to nuclear supplier, could expand its footprint into commercial SMRs. Though its recent gains were modest, Blair sees a potential 36% climb with a target of $173.
With all three stocks now trading well above key moving averages, the trend is bullish—and the policy winds are clearly at their back. 
Whether you believe in the trillion-dollar nuclear dream or just want to ride the momentum, Wall Street's message is clear: this trio is officially on watch.
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Technicals

Nuclear Trio Oklo, Centrus, BWX Soar As Trump Supercharges Reactor Policy

BWX Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.89 million shares sold short, which is 2.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.77 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>BWX Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748448018_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for BWX Technologies has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing BWX Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, BWX Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.67%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is BWX Technologies Gaining or Losing Market Support?

William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer initiates coverage on BWX Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) with a Outperform rating.

Initiation

William Blair Initiates Coverage On BWX Technologies with Outperform Rating

On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made several significant trades. The most prominent among these involved Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), Oklo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NASDAQ">OKLO</a>), L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), BWX Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NASDAQ">BWXT</a>), Block Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NASDAQ">XYZ</a>), Nextdoor Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIND#NASDAQ">KIND</a>), Cameco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</a>), and Blade Air Mobility Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDE#NASDAQ">BLDE</a>).
The OKLO Trade: Ark&#8217;s Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) sold 97,238 shares of Oklo Inc. This move represents 0.5039% of the ETF.
The BWXT Trade: In a contrasting move, ARKQ purchased 16,369 shares of BWX Technologies Inc., representing 0.2016% of the ETF.
The CCJ Trade: Ark Invest also offloaded 33,110 shares of Cameco Corp. from its ARKQ portfolio. This sale accounts for 0.2002% of the ETF.
The LUNR Trade: ARKQ added 142,270 shares of Intuitive Machines Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), accounting for 0.1681% of the ETF.
The LHX Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKQ also bought 4,037 shares of L3Harris Technologies Inc., representing 0.1001% of the ETF.
The XYZ Trade: Ark&#8217;s Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) sold 14,810 shares of Block Inc. This move represents 0.0492% of the ETF. This sale comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45579194/cathie-wood-dumps-block-shares-as-bitcoin-hits-fresh-all-time-high-buys-baidu-amid-robot-car-buzz">Cathie Wood dumped Block shares</a> as Bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high.
The KIND Trade: In a contrasting move, ARKW purchased 105,974 shares of Nextdoor Holdings Inc., representing 0.0089% of the ETF.
The BLDE Trade: Ark&#8217;s Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) bought 7,229 shares of Blade Air Mobility Inc., representing 0.0084% of the ETF.
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ARKX

BLDE

KIND

LUNR

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Shuffles Portfolio: Trades Include Intuitive Machines, Oklo, And More

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 300 points on Friday.
Shares of Frontline plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>) rose during Friday's session <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRO/earnings">following first-quarter results</a>.
The company reported revenue of $427.9 million, surpassing the $264.2 million consensus. Adjusted EPS declined to 18 cents from 62 cents a year ago, missing the consensus of 23 cents.
Frontline shares gained 3.7% to $17.81 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Merus N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRUS#NASDAQ">MRUS</a>) shares jumped 30% to $54.04 as the company disclosed interim clinical data as of a February 27, 2025 data cutoff from the ongoing phase 2 trial of the bispecific antibody petosemtamab in combination with pembrolizumab.</li>
<li>NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>) rose 24.7% to $34.40.</li>
<li>Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#NYSE">LEU</a>) gained 23.4% to $114.98.</li>
<li>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) rose 23.1% to $49.03 after Wedbush raised its price target on the stock from $45 to $55 and maintained an Outperform rating.</li>
<li>Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#NYSE">LEU</a>) gained 23.1% to $114.80.</li>
<li>Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UEC#NYSE">UEC</a>) gained 19.2% to $6.15.</li>
<li>NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>) shares gained 16% to $29.36.</li>
<li>NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXE#NYSE">NXE</a>) rose 11.6% to $6.07.</li>
<li>Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) gained 8.8% to $724.54 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised guidance.</li>
<li>Cameco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</a>) rose 8.2% to $57.13.</li>
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After grappling with regulatory hurdles, rising capital costs, and rapidly declining costs of renewables like solar, Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Invest highlights in its new research that nuclear energy can potentially emerge as the lowest-cost source of electricity, outcompeting solar.
What Happened: A new research note from Sam Korus, the director of research for autonomous technology and robotics at Ark, published on May 14, highlights that nuclear power&#8217;s promise of reliable baseload energy was overshadowed by soaring expenses, particularly after the 1970s.
While solar costs have plummeted, Ark Invest&#8217;s analysis highlights a crucial, often overlooked factor: utilization rates.
&#8220;A quick glance suggests nuclear wouldn&#8217;t be as low as solar on a cost-per-watt basis,&#8221; the research note explains, &#8220;but importantly, the first glance misses a key point: nuclear plants operate at more than 80% utilization, while solar plants operate at a capacity utilization rate in the low 20s%.&#8221;
When adjusted for this, the playing field dramatically shifts, explains Korus in his research.
The research proposes four potential cost scenarios for nuclear, with the most optimistic envisioning a &#8220;step-change cost decline to pre-1975 nuclear cost trendline.&#8221;
This discontinuous drop, driven by new companies like Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>), could lead to overall capital costs of approximately $3.3 trillion, making nuclear power the lowest-cost option.
Korus adds, &#8220;The future of nuclear energy depends upon costs. If a company were to achieve a discontinuous decline in costs, nuclear power could emerge as the lowest-cost source of electricity.&#8221;
Here&#8217;s a list of some solar energy-linked stocks and exchange-traded funds that investors could consider.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nuclear Energy Linked Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)</td>
<td>71.95%</td>
<td>404.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nuscale Power Corp.(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>)</td>
<td>32.58%</td>
<td>217.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lightbridge Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTBR#NASDAQ">LTBR</a>)</td>
<td>96.27%</td>
<td>220.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#NYSE">LEU</a>)</td>
<td>28.41%</td>
<td>96.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>)</td>
<td>-1.14%</td>
<td>24.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>20.53%</td>
<td>31.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Talen Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>)</td>
<td>13.65%</td>
<td>123.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>)</td>
<td>11.84%</td>
<td>47.66%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<td>Nuclear Energy Stocks Linked ETFs</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLR#NYSE">NLR</a>)</td>
<td>4.30%</td>
<td>-0.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URNM#NYSE">URNM</a>)</td>
<td>-14.84%</td>
<td>-37.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUKZ#NYSE">NUKZ</a>)</td>
<td>11.74%</td>
<td>39.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Themes Uranium &amp; Nuclear ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URAN#BATS">URAN</a>)</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
<td>11.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defiance Daily Target 2X Long Uranium ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URAX#NYSE">URAX</a>)</td>
<td>-37.13%</td>
<td>-60.30%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Why It Matters: Talking about solar energy, Korus said that while solar costs are expected to continue their decline, there are significant logistical challenges.
&#8220;Solar's land requirement at 71.4 million acres would be a considerable logistical challenge,&#8221; the note states.
This vast footprint, coupled with complex real estate negotiations and long interconnect times, could make large-scale solar deployment difficult, leaving a vital role for alternative sources like nuclear.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$192.7K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>581</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$330.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>583</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$196.5K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARRY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BWXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$195.9K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>374</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1592 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.7K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 12549 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1790 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $1078.0 per contract. There were 581 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 2278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1020 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.8K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 1767 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 583 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.8K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 3585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 395 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.5K, with a price of $655.0 per contract. There were 358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARRY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BWXT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.9K, with a price of $5156.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 140 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 27 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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