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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22
AtkinsRealis Jumps 8.8% to C$94.46 as Canada Expands Nuclear Program
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22

AtkinsRealis Jumps 8.8% to C$94.46 as Canada Expands Nuclear Program

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22

Summary

  • AtkinsRealis shares climbed as much as 8.8% Monday to C$94.46, extending a rally after Ottawa unveiled plans to broaden Canada’s nuclear program.
  • The move sharpened bullish sentiment on the Montreal-based engineering firm, which investors see as a likely beneficiary of a larger domestic nuclear buildout.
  • Trading activity underscored that bet: call-option volume ran at five times the average as the stock posted its biggest intraday gain since May 2025.
  • The surge followed a 6.4% rise on Friday, showing the government’s nuclear push is quickly reshaping expectations for AtkinsRealis’ growth outlook.

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