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☆ Goldman Sachs loves these 4 top European stocks — giving one 110% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Four U.K.-listed stocks — one of which was given 110% upside — are among Goldman Sachs' European conviction list. While the S & P 500 fell by 5.85% in the first week of August, the FTSE 100, an index of the 100 largest London-listed stocks, outperformed by falling by only 2.4%. .FTSE .SPX 5Y line The investment bank said the FTSE 100 "can also provide good diversification from the concentrated and Tech-heavy S & P 500 ." The bank notes that SSE's "leading capabilities vs. peers position it well to capture this investment growth." The investment bank said the company "is at the start of a revenue acceleration" supported by increasing market share and expansion into new markets.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Sharon Bell, Tufan Erginbilgic, LSEG Goldman, LSEG Organizations: FTSE, SPX, Tech, BT Group, Royce, London Stock Exchange, BT, London Stock Exchange Group, Bloomberg, Microsoft Locations: British, London, United States

☆ Why Donald Trump loves his Boeing 757 private jet even though almost everyone else ditched the plane
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThere's a common saying in the business-aviation industry: The private jet isn't a luxury; it's a time machine. The point of a private jet is to save its occupant time and increase their productivity. AdvertisementThe old (top) and new (bottom) paint jobs on Trump's Boeing 757 private jet. AdvertisementTrump aboard his Boeing 757 private jet. But what stands out the most about the Boeing 757 is that it's the muscle car of the airline world.

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☆ Trump's Boeing 757 isn't the perfect private jet, but it's perfect for him
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The point of a private jet is to save its occupant time and increase their productivity. AdvertisementThe old (top) and new (bottom) paint jobs on Trump's Boeing 757 private jet. AdvertisementTrump onboard his Boeing 757 private jet. But what stands out the most about the Boeing 757 is that it's the muscle car of the airline world. Trump's Boeing 757 before receiving a new livery in 2022.

Persons: —, Donald Trump's, it's, Thomas Pallini, Donald, there's, Trump, Gene J, Paul Allen, N757AF, Taylor Swift, John Minchillo, James Devaney, Drake, Andrew Milligan, Royce RB211, Whitney Organizations: Service, Boeing, Business, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Bombardier Global, Trump, New York Times, Trump Force, AP Trump, Microsoft, Sterling Airlines, TAESA, DHL, FedEx, Qatari, Saudi Royal Families, Images, Pratt, Airbus, Shanghai Airlines, Delta Air Lines Locations: Danish, Delta, Paris, New York, Boeing's Renton , WA

☆ I drove a $400,000 Rolls-Royce and a $140,000 Mercedes and found what the extra $260,000 gets you
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Is a $400,000 Rolls-Royce really that much better than a $140,000 Mercedes? I drove both luxury cars to find out. The Mercedes S-Class sedan is nice — but the Rolls-Royce Ghost is even more comfortable and luxurious. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I recently got behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce Ghost (worth about $400,000) and a Mercedes S-Class sedan (MSRP: $139,900) — and learned firsthand the difference between automotive opulence and regular old luxury.

Persons: Royce, Mercedes, — Organizations: Service, Royce, Benz

It was the first home win for the Twins in the playoffs since Game 1 of the ALCS in 2002 at the Metrodome. He wore a Johan Santana jersey to the ballpark, a nod to not only his Venezuelan boyhood hero but the last Twins pitcher to win a postseason game. Political Cartoons View All 1196 ImagesGausman's day for the Blue Jays was more bumpy, finishing four innings with three hits and three walks. The Blue Jays carried their own October angst into this series, having not won a postseason game since the 2016 ALCS. Twins: RHP Sonny Gray (8-8, 2.79 ERA) will take the mound Wednesday for the first postseason start for the 11-year veteran since 2017 in Game 4 of the ALDS for the Yankees.

Persons: — Royce Lewis, Lewis, Kevin Gausman, Jhoan Duran, —, Pablo López, Johan Santana, Gausman, Kevin Kiermaier’s, Bo Bichette, Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Michael A, Taylor, Alejandro Kirk, Matt Chapman, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, Carlos Correa, ROYCE ROLLS Lewis, Evan Longoria, Gary Gaetti, Justin Verlander, José Berríos, “, ” Berríos, Sonny Gray, ___ Organizations: Toronto Blue Jays, AL, Twins, North, Minnesota, Blue Jays, Rays, Tigers, Yankees, Jays Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, North American, Venezuelan, Minnesota, Bo, Toronto

☆ Rolls-Royce rolls out $30M Bespoke Car
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRolls-Royce rolls out $30M Bespoke CarCNBC's Robert Frank joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss luxury car maker Rolls-Royce rolling out a multi-million dollar vehicle and how customization drives luxury sales.

Persons: Royce, Robert Frank Organizations: Royce

☆ Woman attacked by 'vicious' otter in Montana
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Sara Smart | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

All three women received treatment for their injuries, some of which were more serious than others. The three women were in the middle of a wide stretch of the river on Wednesday evening when the otter appeared behind one of them and attacked, Royce explained. “I didn’t even get a chance to get the words, ‘There is an otter behind you,’ out of me before it attacked her,” Royce said. Royce’s face, arms, ears, hands, legs and ankle were all bit by the otter as it attacked for about five minutes. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has posted signs at various recreational fishing sites advising people of otter activity in the area.

Persons: Jen Royce, Royce, “, ” Royce, ”, Montana FWP Organizations: CNN, Wildlife, Parks Locations: Montana, Butte, “

☆ Rolls-Royce reports jump in first-half profit led by civil aerospace
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A BR700-725 jet engine is seen at the assembly line of the Rolls-Royce Germany plant in Dahlewitz near Berlin, Germany, February 28, 2023. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben/File PhotoLONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Aero-engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) reported underlying operating profit of 673 million pounds ($855 million) in its first half, more than five times the level of a year ago, led by a large improvement in its civil aerospace margin. The British company upgraded its full-year profit forecast last week to 1.2-1.4 billion pounds ($1.6-1.8 billion) from its previous guidance of 800 million-1 billion pounds. The market had been forecasting 934 million pounds. "Better profit and cash generation reflect greater productivity, efficiency, and improved commercial outcomes," he said on Thursday.

Persons: Nadja Wohlleben, Tufan Erginbilgic, Paul Sandle, Kate Holton, Sarah Young Organizations: Royce, REUTERS, British, Boeing, Thomson Locations: Royce Germany, Dahlewitz, Berlin, Germany

☆ Rolls-Royce shares soar 19% after engine-maker raises guidance
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A Rolls Royce jet engine on display at the Rolls-Royce aircraft jet engine production and repair facility in Blankenfelde on February 28, 2023 near Berlin, Germany. LONDON — Shares of Rolls-Royce rocketed to their highest level since the start of the pandemic Wednesday morning after the British aerospace and defense firm raised its full-year profit guidance and said it would vastly outperform expectations for its half-year results. Market consensus is currently for a £934 million underlying operating profit, the company said. It added that it sees its first-half underlying operating profit, due August 3, coming in at just over double analyst expectations of £328 million. Rolls-Royce makes engines for Airbus and Boeing.

Persons: Royce rocketed Organizations: Rolls Royce, Royce, LONDON, Airbus, Boeing Locations: Blankenfelde, Berlin, Germany, British

☆ What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

It’s said that during the aircraft’s 27 years of service, there were more qualified American astronauts than there were British Airways Concorde pilots. Supersonic flyingA photo of Concorde pilot Barbara Harmer, Concorde at the controls for a London to New York flight in 1993. Concorde: When supersonic travel was a reality 02:32 - Source: CNNThe small pool of Concorde pilots also meant everyone knew everyone. It would take him back to the day he stood at Heathrow, watching the first commercial Concorde flight take off. Future of supersonic flightAlmost two decades since Concorde’s final flight, the allure of supersonic flight hasn’t waned, with companies such as Boom Supersonic plotting plans for Concorde’s successor.

☆ Small caps are on a tear this year. Here’s how investors are playing the rally.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"A regime change, if you will, is taking place in the market, where small caps are going to do better," said Francis Gannon, co-chief investment officer at Royce Investment Partners, which focuses on small caps. Now investors are pointing to the recent rally as proof that small caps are on the verge of a prolonged period of outperformance. 'Massively outperform' Michael Sesser, equity portfolio manager of the $558-million DWS Small Cap Core fund, believes small caps will "massively outperform" large caps over the next five to 10 years. Cantaloupe , a retail service digital payments company with a $373 million market cap, and medical imaging provider RadNet ($1.2 billion market cap) are among Sesser's picks. DWS Small Cap also owns metallurgical coal producers serving the steel industry, namely Alpha Metallurgical Resources ($2.7 billion market cap), Arch Resources ($2.6 billion market cap) and Peabody Energy ($4.2 billion market cap).

☆ Consumer stocks drag FTSE 100 lower amid recessionary jitters
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Shashwat Chauhan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SummarySummary Companies FTSE 100 down 0.3%, FTSE 250 off 0.4%Robert Walters down on profit warningInvestors await Fed Chair speechJan 10 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 retreated from a three-and-a-half-year high on Tuesday, led by consumer stocks amid recession worries, after hawkish comments from two U.S. Federal Reserve officials raised worries about future rate hikes. The blue-chip FTSE 100 (.FTSE) declined 0.3%, while the domestically focussed FTSE 250 mid-cap index (.FTMC) fell 0.4%. On Monday, Fed officials said inflation data due later this week would sway the central bank's decision about rate hikes. Among individual stocks, recruiter Robert Walters (RWA.L) slumped 8.1% after the company warned that its full-year profit was expected to be slightly below market expectations. Reporting by Shashwat Chauhan in Bengaluru; Editing by Dhanya Ann Thoppil and Subhranshu SahuOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Rolls-Royce rides ongoing luxury demand to sales record in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Nick Carey | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce on Monday reported record sales last year despite an average price tag of around $534,000 for its luxury cars and a drop in Chinese demand, with orders stretching into 2023. Rolls-Royce's sales were led by the Americas, with the U.S. remaining its top market with around 35% of sales. In China, the carmaker's second-largest market, coronavirus-related lockdowns led to a "single-digit drop" in sales. Rolls-Royce said that pre-orders for its fully-electric Spectre, due to go on sale at the end of 2023, had exceeded all of its expectations. Müller-Ötvös said the luxury brand's bespoke, customised approach had lead to "ever more imaginative, personal and technically demanding" orders from customers.

☆ Rolls-Royce revealed its first electric car, the $400,000 Spectre. Peek inside one of the most luxurious EVs money can buy.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Rolls-Royce hasn't specified exactly how much it'll charge for the Spectre, but said it will slot between the roughly $350,000 Cullinan SUV and the roughly $460,000 Phantom. The Rolls-Royce Spectre. Rolls-Royce

☆ Rolls Royce introduces its first EV model "Spectre"
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRolls Royce introduces its first EV model "Spectre"CNBC's Robert Frank joins 'Power Lunch' to report on Rolls Royce rolling out its first-ever electric vehicle, the Spectre. Priced at $413,000, the vehicle is the most expensive EV on the market.

☆ Why Rolls-Royce cars are so expensive
▼ + stars: | 2020-04-25 | by ( Andy Ash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Known for producing hand-crafted automobiles that promise a seamless "magical carpet ride" for its customers, a Rolls-Royce car does not come cheap. But with virtually unlimited optional extras, upgrades, and customizations, the true cost of a bespoke Rolls-Royce has no limits. Narrator: In addition to the endless variations of color, Rolls-Royce customers can infuse their paint with materials to create special effects. Court: As normal with Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce never comes back to us. But while other top-end car manufacturers focus on speed, maneuverability, and super-lightweight-supercar status, Rolls-Royce cars are expensive for one reason: luxury.

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Suzanne Plunkett/CNN Restricted view: Concorde's windows were much smaller than those on a normal passenger airplane. Suzanne Plunkett/CNN Concorde cloakroom: Despite the space limitations, there was room for a closet to ensure Concorde's well-heeled passengers wouldn't crease their coats and garments. Suzanne Plunkett/CNN Work with perks: "The flight attendants loved being on it; the passengers loved being on it. Suzanne Plunkett/CNN Switches and dials: Meanwhile, in the cockpit, the pilots relied on simple analog dials and switches to control the super-fast jet. There are always rumors of new supersonic aircraft in the works, and I enjoy tracking the updates, but nothing seems concrete yet.

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