Rolls-Royce Shares Rally to a Record Weekly Gain

The video discusses the recent surge in Rolls Royce's share price, which nearly doubled in a week. Factors such as government support for mini nuclear reactors, reduced short positions, and funding plans are explored. Speculation about potential mergers, particularly with BEM, is mentioned, considering the British Government's golden share in Rolls Royce. The broader outlook for aerospace and defense, impacted by the coronavirus, is also discussed.

What was one of the reasons for the recent rise in Rolls Royce's share price?

• Government support for mini nuclear reactors

• Increased demand for luxury cars

• Acquisition of a major competitor

• Expansion into the electric vehicle market

What financial strategy did Rolls Royce announce to raise funds?

• Rights issue and seeking bonds and loans

• Launching a new product line

• Issuing new stocks

• Cutting operational costs

What is one potential merger speculation involving Rolls Royce?

• Merger with a tech giant

• Merger with BEM

• Merger with a financial institution

• Merger with a major car manufacturer

What is a constraint on potential mergers involving Rolls Royce?

• Limited market presence

• High operational costs

• Lack of interested buyers

• British Government's golden share

How is the broader aerospace industry outlook described amid the coronavirus pandemic?

• Unchanged

• Possibly worse

• Significantly improved

• Slightly better