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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Expands Poland Defence Bet With PGZ as Europe Rearms

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Expands Poland Defence Bet With PGZ as Europe Rearms

Rolls-Royce Holdings signed a preliminary agreement with Poland’s PGZ to expand work on propulsion systems for military vehicles and naval vessels. The companies did not disclose financial terms, and the deal falls short of a firm order. The move comes as Poland seeks to access €43.7 billion in EU military loans and European arms imports surge, according to SIPRI data. Rolls-Royce’s mtu engines already power Polish military vehicles, including the new Borsuk.
9 March 2026
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FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

The FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,910.55 on Friday, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high and an eighth consecutive monthly gain. Miners and defensives led the advance, while Barclays dropped 4.2% after the Market Financial Solutions fallout. Rolls-Royce posted a 40% profit jump and announced a major buyback. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
28 February 2026
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FTSE 100 ends flat as Trump tariff reset jars UK stocks; Johnson Matthey sinks

FTSE 100 ends flat as Trump tariff reset jars UK stocks; Johnson Matthey sinks

FTSE 100 closed down 0.02% at 10,684.74 as tariff concerns resurfaced after President Trump announced a new 15% global import levy. FTSE 250 dropped 0.9%. Miners gained on higher gold and oil prices, while software and data stocks fell on AI worries. Johnson Matthey shares plunged over 17% after cutting the sale price of its catalyst unit to Honeywell.
23 February 2026
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FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.42% at 10,446.35, near record highs, with deal activity and rate-cut bets offsetting AI disruption concerns. NatWest dropped 2.5% after posting £7.7 billion in 2025 pretax profit and announcing a £750 million buyback. Defence shares outperformed, while sterling headed for its biggest weekly loss versus the euro in over two months. Bank of England officials pushed back on rapid rate-cut expectations.
13 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce shares rebound after a wobble as investors size up the 2026 trade

Rolls-Royce shares rebound after a wobble as investors size up the 2026 trade

Rolls-Royce shares rose 0.8% to 1,264.5 pence in early London trading Thursday, rebounding from a 2% drop the previous day. The company began a £200 million interim share buyback on Jan. 2, set to finish before full-year results on Feb. 26. Analysts cite defence spending and profit targets but warn valuations are high. Rolls-Royce moved from £5.16 billion net debt in 2021 to £1.08 billion net cash by June 2025.
22 January 2026
Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce bought 462,606 shares on Jan. 8 under its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 2.31 million shares. Shares traded near a 52-week high Friday, ranging from 1,274 to 1,297 pence. The company and Turkish Technic broke ground on a new engine maintenance site at Istanbul Airport, set to open by 2027. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26.
9 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares climbed to 1,286 pence Thursday, up 8.5% in the first week of 2026. The stock drew retail and institutional interest as defence-linked shares rallied after U.S. President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget. Rolls-Royce reported £0.9 billion of a planned £1 billion buyback completed and reaffirmed 2025 profit guidance. Full-year results are due Feb. 26.
8 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

Rolls-Royce shares rose 2.1% to 1,222.05 pence by 08:30 GMT after the company reported buying 475,882 shares on Jan. 2 under its £200 million buyback programme. The purchases, averaging 1,186.48 pence per share, totaled about £5.6 million. The stock traded near its 52-week high of 1,228.50 pence. Investors await the Feb. 26 full-year results for further updates.
5 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares traded near 1,166p on Monday, close to 52-week highs after a sharp rally. On 16 December, the company announced a new interim share buyback of up to £200 million, set to run from 2 January to 24 February 2026. The buyback follows a £1 billion programme completed in November. Full-year results are due 26 February.
22 December 2025
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8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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