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Google makes a fresh bet on nuclear power as the AI energy crunch intensifies

Google makes a fresh bet on nuclear power as the AI energy crunch intensifies
MarketWatch Tuesday 06 October 2026, 12:21 UTC By Emily Bary 1 min read
Key Points

Constellation’s stock is rising sharply following a deal that equates to as much power as would be supplied by a new nuclear reactor.

Constellation’s stock is rising sharply following a deal that equates to as much power as would be supplied by a new nuclear reactor.
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