Rolls-Royce jumps 4% as it sees boost from both the defense boom and AI data center buildout

Rolls-Royce's share price rose 4 percent following reports of increased orders in its data center power business, which grew more than 50 percent in the first half of 2026. The company also cited demand from its defense division as a contributing factor to the share movement. Rolls-Royce manufactures power systems for both defense applications and data center infrastructure.

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