Energy Fuels Inc (NYSEAMERICAN: UUUU) shares rose on Wednesday, building on recent momentum as investors grow increasingly bullish on uranium supply dynamics.
The performance in the energy sector, which is up 1.87%, appears to be driving interest in Energy Fuels, reflecting a positive sentiment in critical minerals and uranium production.
The stock’s surge comes amid heightened attention to global uranium supply constraints. Kazakhstan’s uranium production is nearing peak output, with the country’s biggest mines expected to see production fall sharply over the next two decades.
Kazakhstan currently supplies approximately 40% of global uranium, making the production outlook a significant market catalyst.
Energy Fuels stands out as the leading U.S. uranium producer, according to the Benzinga report. The company’s White Mesa mill is described as the only conventional uranium mill in America — a strategic asset as Washington pushes domestic supply.
The company has also been active on the M&A front, with a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials for approximately $299 million to create one of the largest integrated rare-earth and alloy producers outside China.
Additional support came from President Donald Trump‘s launch of a $12 billion critical mineral reserve, known as Project Vault.
Currently, Energy Fuels is trading 1.4% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but is significantly above its 50-day SMA by 21.3%, indicating a strong longer-term trend. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased by 351.51%, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows, suggesting robust upward momentum.
The RSI is at 51.47, which is considered neutral territory, while the MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock. This combination suggests that while the stock is experiencing some bullish momentum, there are underlying bearish signals that traders should monitor.
The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD indicates mixed momentum, suggesting that while there is some strength, caution is warranted.
UUUU Price Action: Energy Fuels shares were up 5.72% at $23.00 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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