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Not me. This flight/cruise is just getting started. Once the dividends, buybacks, and SMR kick in, it will go North and be speeded up by nuclear power. (SMR)

Ah, a fine crew indeed—loyal, steadfast, and easily swayed by a well-placed word! Mutiny may have knocked, but reason answered, and now we sail on, stronger than ever. Onward to fortune and fair seas, my friend! ⚓️😆

Nettles, Ah, a loyal crewmate with a keen eye on the horizon! Fear not, for this ship sails under fair winds and firmer leadership—no mutiny required (yet)! But aye, if there be shares on the bow, then steady as she goes, and let’s plunder wisely, my friend! ⚓️😆

Nettles, Cev finding another jewel-like RR is not going to be an easy task but having said that Natwest outperformed RR in the past year's performance and remains somewhat undervalued IMO

Well done to all the late boarders who only managed to get on board in the 5s who are reaping the rewards and now sitting in 6th class with only 7 trading days remaining before we have the timely scheduled landing on results day. Here we come high VI 🙌👌👍

Here we go flying north above the 632.21 consensus price target may it last and stay elevated well into the blue skies above.

Nettles, I think you forgot the number '7' 😉

Cev, STRENGHT is:

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Cev,

''Be water, my friend,'' and on a polite note, reminder ''Sparkythecat agree 100% lets keep the forum relevant and to the point. ATB''

Please kick your ash into gear would you and keep out the crap could you?

F4

As of today (RR) has no major public events scheduled for the upcoming week. The next significant event on their financial calendar is the Q4 2024 Earnings Release, set for February 27, 2025.

In the absence of scheduled announcements, the company's share price is likely to be influenced by broader market trends and investor sentiment. Recent analyses suggest that Rolls-Royce has been performing well, with discussions around its potential as a top performer in 2025.

Note the USA are observing the Presentdent holiday so volume is likely to be very limited to start with onward and upwards toward the 27th for the annual results.

Sparkythecat agree 100% lets keep the forum relevant and to the point. ATB

Looking at the tea leaves paints a picture of a potential cup with handle formation on the SP500 index a breakout and/or followthrough day might be a simple catalyst we need before results are realeased on the 27 to get a real thrust forward up on the route 6th channel towards the 7 goal.

BTW > A follow-through day is a concept developed by William J. O'Neil to identify potential market upturns. It occurs when a major index, such as the S&P 500, rises by approximately 1.5% to 2% or more on higher trading volume than the previous day, typically on the fourth to seventh day of an attempted rally.

For example, after the S&P 500 bottomed on March 23, 2020, it experienced a follow-through day on April 2, 2020, surging 2.3% with higher volume, signaling a potential market recovery.

It's important to note that while follow-through days can indicate a shift in market trends, they don't guarantee a sustained rally. Investors should consider additional factors and conduct thorough research before making investment decisions. GLA

Nettles, Ah, the £7 prophecy—fulfilled, but not quite the way we envisioned back in 2020! I was hoping we'd get here on the back of strong fundamentals, post-COVID recovery, and some well-earned industry momentum. Instead, it feels like we’ve arrived via the scenic route of inflation, supply chain gymnastics, and a healthy dose of geopolitical 'assistance' from across the Atlantic.

That said, credit where it’s due—you called the number! Even if it’s like winning a bet on a horse that took a completely unexpected path to the finish line.

Here’s hoping the next £7 moment is for reasons that actually make us want to celebrate!

Wakeboarder Ah, living the dream! ❄️🏂 While you're shredding the slopes and mastering the art of après-ski, I’ll keep the markets in check—consider it my version of extreme sports. Just don’t let any rogue fondue slow you down! 😂🍻 Enjoy the Alps! ⛷️🎿

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway invested approximately $1.24 billion in Constellation Brands, a leading producer of alcoholic beverages, including popular beer brands like Corona and Modelo. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the company acquired 5.62 million shares.

In contrast, there is no recent information indicating that Berkshire Hathaway has made a similar investment in Constellation Energy. While Berkshire's MidAmerican Energy unit did propose acquiring Constellation Energy for $4.7 billion in 2008, that deal did not proceed.

Therefore, Warren Buffett's recent $1 billion investment is in Constellation Brands, not Constellation Energy.

>> Correction

Wakeboarder cheers for that! The term "Constellation" can refer to multiple entities, leading to potential confusion. In the context of your query, there are two primary organizations to consider:

Constellation Energy Corporation: This U.S.-based energy company is a minority shareholder in Rolls-Royce SMR Limited and is contributing to the development of small modular reactors.

Constellation Brands: This is a leading beverage company known for its portfolio of beer, wine, and spirits. Recently, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired a stake in Constellation Brands.

Given this information, it's important to distinguish between the two. Constellation Energy Corporation is the entity associated with a shareholding in Rolls-Royce SMR Limited, while Constellation Brands operates in the beverage industry and is not connected to Rolls-Royce.

Another $1B going towards SMR Good Luck All

The target price based on the combined consensus of all analysts covering the company is now at 632.21

SF > Ah yes, the classic blink-and-you-miss-it rally! Don’t forget to leave a seatbelt or stop loss on that stock—rockets tend to experience turbulence on the way up. 🚀💨

Peakdread thanks appreciated

I understand your perspective and think your logic is sound. While companies don't have to issue a pre-results trading update just because their results are strong, they do have a regulatory obligation under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) to disclose any material inside information as soon as they become aware of it, whether positive or negative.

So the key question is: Was Rolls-Royce obligated to release that update because the information was already leaking into the market?

Your hypothesis—that there were signs that some people might have been aware of the strong results, forcing RR to publicly disclose the information to ensure a level playing field—does make sense. A few things could have triggered this:

Market Movements – If Rolls-Royce noticed unusual trading activity (such as a sudden rise in share price or abnormal volumes), regulators or their compliance teams might have suspected that material information was circulating unofficially.

Analyst or Media Speculation – If analysts or journalists had started making accurate forecasts about the upcoming results, RR might have wanted to preempt any potential market disruption by officially confirming the strong performance.

Internal or External Leaks—While I’m not suggesting wrongdoing, financial information can sometimes enter the market through various channels (contractors, suppliers, consultants, etc.). If RR had even an inkling that this was happening, they might have chosen to get ahead of it.

Management Discretion—Some companies are ultra-conservative about compliance, and RR may have decided that, given the magnitude of the outperformance, it was best to err on the side of full transparency.

Your point about chicken and egg is a fair one. Normally, if a company is confident their financial results will be outstanding, they don't preempt them with an RNS unless something triggers that need. This situation could suggest that RR was reacting to something, rather than simply being proactive for no reason.

So no, I don’t think you’re overthinking it—it’s a reasonable theory. But, as you say, RR did the right thing by acting with an abundance of caution. If anything, this suggests strong governance and compliance, which is reassuring for investors.

It'll be interesting to see if they take a similar approach this time around if the upcoming results are similarly strong!