Nuclear Energy Gains as Cybersecurity Sector Retreats

Apr 30, 2026 16:16 UTC

NLR, HACK, CHKP, FSLY

Immediate term

The VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF saw significant gains on Thursday, while the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF faced downward pressure. Sharp declines in key security software providers weighed heavily on the cybersecurity index.

VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) increased by 3.8%
Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) decreased by 2%
Check Point Software Technologies shares dropped 14.4%
Fastly shares declined 6.4%

Market activity on Thursday showed a distinct divergence between energy and technology sectors, with nuclear energy assets outperforming while cybersecurity firms struggled. The VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) emerged as a top performer, climbing approximately 3.8% during the session. Conversely, the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) underperformed the broader market, sliding roughly 2% in Thursday afternoon trading. The decline was primarily driven by steep losses in several of its core component stocks. Among the weakest performers in the cybersecurity space, Check Point Software Technologies experienced a sharp sell-off, with shares dropping 14.4%. Fastly also saw a notable decline, with its stock price falling 6.4% on the day. The volatility in the cybersecurity space highlights ongoing sensitivity to individual company performance within the tech sector, while the strength in nuclear energy reflects a bullish trend in the energy transition space.