BWX Technologies is trading at $142.47, up 5.26%; reporting does not explicitly link the rise to the announcement.
- On October 5, BWX Technologies announced its BANR microreactor was selected for a proposed Indigenous-led transportable nuclear plant in Belledune, New Brunswick.
- The project targets up to 50 megawatts electric, with operation planned for the early 2030s; a definitive development agreement is still in progress.
- Broader markets were higher, with the Nasdaq up 0.52%; no trading-volume figure was provided.