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6) Not if but when Rolls-Royce's share price exceeds £7.85/ I.E. $ 10 per share in the U.S., institutional participation is likely to increase significantly for several reasons:

Internal Investment Guidelines: Many institutional investors, such as pension funds, mutual funds, and hedge funds, have internal policies that discourage or restrict investments in stocks priced below $10. When a stock surpasses this threshold, it often becomes eligible for consideration by a broader range of institutional investors.

Perception of Stability: A price above $10 is often perceived as an indicator of financial stability and reduced risk. Institutions typically prefer stocks with higher liquidity and a stable price range, which a higher share price often signals.

Index Inclusion: Stocks trading at higher prices may become eligible for inclusion in certain indices, which are benchmarks for many index funds and ETFs. Inclusion in an index can drive substantial institutional buying.

Analyst Coverage: A higher share price may attract more attention from financial analysts, increasing the visibility and perceived legitimacy of the stock among institutional investors.

Liquidity and Market Cap: A rising share price, especially if accompanied by increased trading volume, improves liquidity. This is crucial for institutions, which need to buy and sell large quantities of shares without impacting the market price significantly.

Potential Scale of Institutional Participation:

The actual level of institutional participation will depend on several factors:

The financial health of Rolls-Royce.

Broader market conditions.

The extent to which Rolls-Royce aligns with the investment mandates of specific institutions.

If Rolls-Royce is already on the radar of institutions due to its brand and industry standing, crossing the $10 threshold could catalyze and Tturbocharge large-scale investments. GLA IMOO DYOR

Nettles,

I agree 100% with the background picture Rolls-Royce has consistently invested in research and development (R&D) over the past 4 decades. For instance, in 2021, the company reported a gross R&D expenditure of £1.2 billion

ROLLS-ROYCE. Similarly, in 2022, this figure rose to £1.3 billion. ROLLS-ROYCE specific annual R&D expenditures for each of the past 20/40 years are not readily available, however, these figures indicate a sustained commitment to R&D, suggesting that over the last two decades alone, Rolls-Royce has invested tens of billions of pounds in this area.

Rolls-Royce is poised for several significant developments in the next 12 months that could influence its performance:

1) Advancements in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): The company has been shortlisted by the UK government to develop SMRs, a move that could position it as a leader in this emerging sector. Additionally, Rolls-Royce has been selected by the Czech government as a preferred supplier for SMRs, marking its first such deal in Europe. > FINANCIAL TIMES THE TIMES <

2) Recovery in Civil Aerospace: The resurgence in global air travel is expected to boost Rolls-Royce's Civil Aerospace division, particularly through increased engine flying hours and demand for new engines. However, challenges such as supply chain issues and airline yield pressures may impact this recovery.

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3) Operational Restructuring and Cost Management: Under CEO Tufan Erginbilgic, Rolls-Royce has implemented aggressive restructuring and cost-cutting measures, leading to improved profitability and operational efficiency. These initiatives are anticipated to continue yielding positive results in the coming year.

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4) Expansion into New Markets: Rolls-Royce is exploring the use of compact nuclear reactors to power data centers and support space missions, indicating a strategic move into new markets with significant growth potential.

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5) Defense Sector Opportunities: The company's Defense division has secured substantial contracts, including providing reactors for Australia's nuclear-powered submarines, which could contribute to revenue growth.

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While these catalysts present growth opportunities, potential challenges include ongoing supply chain constraints and the need for timely execution of strategic initiatives. Monitoring these developments will be crucial in assessing Rolls-Royce's performance over the next year.

TBC

Turkey's Energy Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has expressed interest in incorporating Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) into the country's energy strategy. In July 2023, he announced that Turkey is in discussions with the United Kingdom and the United States regarding SMR technology, aiming to add 5 GW of SMR capacity by 2050.

WORLD NUCLEAR NEWS

Turkey's collaboration with Rolls-Royce on SMRs dates back to 2013 when a joint supply chain study was conducted with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Istanbul Technical University. This partnership advanced in March 2020 with a Memorandum of Understanding between Rolls-Royce and Turkey's EUAS International ICC to assess the feasibility of deploying Rolls-Royce's SMR technology in Turkey.

ROLLS-ROYCE SMR

In September 2023, Minister Bayraktar met with Rolls-Royce representatives to discuss SMR collaboration as a key component of Turkey's energy plans.

NUCLEAR BUSINESS PLATFORM

Additionally, in July 2024, senior Turkish Energy Ministry official Yusuf Ceylan confirmed ongoing talks with the United States about constructing large-scale nuclear power plants and SMRs, indicating Turkey's commitment to diversifying its nuclear energy partnerships.

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These developments underscore Turkey's proactive approach to integrating SMR technology into its energy mix, with Rolls-Royce being a significant potential partner in this endeavour.

@R_P - I am on that long-haul flight and also look forward to the dividends from spring next year. 😉

https://www.fool.co.uk/2024/11/27/is-the-rolls-royce-share-price-about-to-go-nuclear-2/

Markus99 We Have Faith in Nettles Good Things Come to Those Who Wait 😉🙌

R_P > Can you imagine the Turbocharge of Rycey when they land a dozen SMR orders it's going ballistic

🚀 Mark my words 🚀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjUQjq1CBi0&ab_channel=JustinBieberVEVO

Fyi

Parliament is going to debate the petition you signed – “Call a General Election”.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143

The debate is scheduled for 6 January 2025.

Once the debate has happened, we’ll email you a video and transcript.

Thanks,

The Petitions team

UK Government and Parliament

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Fyi

Parliament is going to debate the petition you signed – “Call a General Election”.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143

The debate is scheduled for 6 January 2025.

Once the debate has happened, we’ll email you a video and transcript.

Thanks,

The Petitions team

UK Government and Parliament

________________________________________

Bav1975 Here is a favourite quote:

''It was never my thinking that made the big money for me. It was always my sitting. Got that? My sitting tight!''

Jesse Livermore

Badland why not let the Scandinavians on board including Finland and go Dutch all around?

The consensus target price is at 579.25 based on combined analyst estimates. Let's get Airborne and get those SMR Turbochargers turned on next week for a Christmas Santa Rally 🎁😊

Spanieldartboard can't let the cat out of the bag just yet as the saying goes it's ain't over till the fat lady sings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXVn86Cu0i4&ab_channel=ABCNewsIn-depth

Tezlar, thanks for the question. In my opinion, the UK government's indecision regarding SMR is halting UK competition towards the first and new provider of clean, cheap energy for the whole planet.😉

Tezlar a close above 542 on Friday may signal a return rally back up towards the 🙌555 and beyond in December GLA

@charley151107 Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded a $695,336,976 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides sustainment support, program management, integrated logistics support, sustaining engineering, maintenance, repair, reliability improvements, configuration management, and site support for the MV-22, CV-22, and CMV-22, AE1107C engines. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is expected to be completed by November 2026. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was not completed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity

@charley151107 Ah, dear peasant, allow me to fetch the scroll and deliver the sacred text to your unpaywalled domain. One moment!

AZ

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4337476-rolls-royce-awarded-695m-usnavy-contract?gt=a784b2c8f83fcc02

Maybe👍 for the rest of the week

Jimbo27 The concern about market makers (MMs) having visibility into stop losses and potentially manipulating share prices is a common one among retail investors, and it’s rooted in how market mechanics and order books operate. Here’s an explanation:

1. Do Market Makers See Stop Losses?

Direct Visibility: Generally, stop-loss orders are placed with your broker and do not appear on the public order book until they are triggered. Market makers, like anyone else, do not have direct visibility of stop-loss orders sitting in the broker's system.

Indirect Inference: However, experienced market participants, including MMs, may infer where stop-loss orders are clustered. This can be done by analyzing technical levels (e.g., support/resistance zones), volume profiles, and typical retail trading behaviour.

Broker Disclosure: If a broker routes order flow through specific market makers or trading venues, there’s a potential for those parties to gain some insight into the aggregate positions or tendencies of retail clients. This practice depends on the broker's internal policies and agreements.

2. Market Maker Manipulation Concerns

Market makers are not inherently "out to get" stop losses. Their primary role is to provide liquidity and ensure orderly trading by buying and selling shares. However, they do aim to profit by capturing spreads and arbitraging market inefficiencies.

In thinly traded stocks or volatile environments, price swings can occur that incidentally trigger stop-loss clusters. Some traders suspect that market makers might influence prices to take advantage of this, but direct manipulation is illegal in regulated markets and highly scrutinized.

3. How Can Investors Protect Themselves?

Avoid Obvious Levels: Don’t place stop-loss orders at highly visible levels (e.g., round numbers, just below support). These levels often attract attention from all traders, not just market makers.

Use Alerts Instead: Instead of automatic stop-loss orders, use price alerts to manually reassess your position when a stock hits a certain price.

Consider a Stop-Limit Order: Unlike stop-loss orders, stop-limit orders only execute at a specified price or better. This avoids unwanted fills in highly volatile moves but comes with the risk of not executing if the price gaps through your limit.

Diversify Brokers: If you're concerned about broker practices, research and choose brokers with transparent policies regarding order handling.

While the perception of manipulation persists, many of these fears stem from a mix of market psychology and natural price movements rather than nefarious activity. It's important to understand the dynamics and tools available to make informed decisions.

Hope that helps.

Jimbo27 Probably MM Milking some cash during the day ahead of the holiday and end-of-the-month window dressing😉

It's a shortened week with the holiday 'Turkey Thursday' (Thanksgiving) maybe we could see more momentum with some volume on Friday.