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Rolls-Royce (RR) Revises Profit Guidance Amid 46% Operating Profit Rise

Rolls-Royce (RR) raised its full-year profit and cash flow guidance following strong first-half results. The company reported an underlying operating profit of £2.5 billion ($3.3 billion), a 46% increase from the previous year, and a revenue of £11.3 billion, up over 24%. It now expects a full-year operating profit between £4.7 billion and £4.9 billion, compared to earlier projections of £4 billion to £4.2 billion. This increase is attributed to rising demand in civil aerospace, defense, and power systems, which is likely to influence investor confidence positively.