** Wedbush raises price target for Sam Altman-backed nuclear technology firm Oklo OKLO.N to $150 from $80
** New PT represents upside of ~11% to stock's last closing price on Friday
** Brokerage raises PT reflecting incremental confidence in company's nuclear growth strategy as AI revolution hits its next stride of growth
** Adds that OKLO's selection under Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program underscores growing U.S. government backing for fast-tracked nuclear innovation
** "OKLO continues to position itself to emerge as a strategic winner in this market to ensure the U.S. remains the epicenter of advanced nuclear energy to power the AI Revolution," Wedbush says
** 10 out of 15 brokerages rate stock "buy" or higher, 4 "hold" and 1 "sell"; their median PT is $74.50 - data compiled by LSEG
** As of last close, OKLO shares up about 537% YTD
(Reporting by Sumit Saha in Bengaluru)
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