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  • Rolls-Royce Shares Surge £5bn Amid Iran Conflict and Military Orders
    April 8, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce shares jumped 6.6%, adding over £5 billion in market value in a single day on April 1. The surge followed U.S. President Trump's optimistic comments on a potential end to the Iran conflict, which has severely impacted civilian flights and thus Rolls-Royce's maintenance revenues. Additionally, Rolls-Royce secured one of its largest military orders ever-power packs for 200 German military vehicles-highlighting increased government defence spending. Broker upgrades and strong full-year results also contributed. While the war has caused a 19% share price drop since its start due to reduced flying hours and inflation, the recent defence contracts may signal sustained long-term growth for the FTSE 100 engineering firm.
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