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Energy Fuels' Stock Drops 10.2% After 222% Gain, Plans $550M Raise

Energy Fuels' stock takes a dip after a remarkable year. The company aims to raise funds for expansion, but investors may have dilution concerns.

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Energy Fuels' Stock Drops 10.2% After 222% Gain, Plans $550M Raise

Energy Fuels' stock (UUUU) experienced a significant drop today, falling by 10.2% after a remarkable 222% gain so far this year. The company plans to raise $550 million through convertible notes, aiming to fund expansion and development projects in the stock market.

Energy Fuels expects to minimise share dilution by entering into capped-call transactions with note buyers. The funds raised will be used to expand its rare earth separation circuit and develop the Donald project in Australia. Despite the recent stock drop, Energy Fuels' stock has started to recover, down about 4% by noon today.

The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor service, which has a proven track record of successful recommendations, did not include Energy Fuels in its list of top 10 stocks to buy now. The service's recent picks include tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Netflix, Nvidia, Oracle, and Tesla. Investing in Netflix or Nvidia based on their recommendations in 2004 or 2005, respectively, would have yielded substantial returns.

Energy Fuels, with its substantial uranium inventory and potential benefits from President Trump's support for domestic nuclear energy, is positioning itself for growth. However, investors may have concerns about potential share dilution from the convertible notes. Despite today's drop, the company's stock has shown resilience, indicating potential for future recovery in the stock market.

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