X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO

X-energy's stock surged 27% on its Nasdaq debut, opening at $30.11 and closing at $29.20 above its $23 IPO price, valuing the company at $11.5 billion. Strong investor interest reflects growing demand for nuclear power from AI data centers seeking reliable, compact energy sources. This marks a dramatic shift from the nuclear industry's troubled past.