From Intel’s Surge to Oklo’s Slide: Big Stock Stories for Friday

​Oklo’s Momentum Stalls
Nuclear startup Oklo hit the brakes after a stellar run, tumbling more than 9% Thursday. Shares are down 15% over two days as Goldman Sachs issued a less-than-rosy outlook, pegging the stock near $117 in the year ahead.

IBM Makes Quantum Strides
IBM surged over 5% after HSBC revealed it had successfully used IBM’s quantum computing in a bond trading test. The stock is now just 5% shy of its June high and has rallied 28% this year.

Energy Keeps Burning Bright
The energy sector was the S&P’s standout performer Thursday, rising nearly 1%. EQT and Halliburton have soared more than 9% in just four days, while Valero and Phillips 66 each added 7%. Oil prices climbed more than 4% this week, with natural gas up 2%.

Intel’s Incredible September
Intel rocketed nearly 9% on reports that Apple may invest in the company, hot on the heels of Nvidia’s own stake. Intel is up about 40% in September alone, closing just under $34 — its best month since 1987. Traders say it’s the first time in decades the chip giant has notched back-to-back double-digit gains.

What’s Next
​With nuclear power stocks cooling, quantum breakthroughs heating up, and energy and chips dominating headlines, Friday’s session is shaping up to be another one where sector swings could set the market’s tone.