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Rolls-Royce looks like a very different business than it was a few years ago: it’s making solid profits again, cleaning up its finances, and returning cash to shareholders. The big question is whether steady income from servicing jet engines and growing demand from data centres can outweigh the risk that recent profit levels cool off.Read more

A lesser-known battery maker is betting that the world’s power grids will need storage that lasts longer and avoids the safety worries tied to common lithium batteries. It’s cutting costs and lining up partners and policy tailwinds, but its biggest challenge may be securing the key material it relies on.Read more

Balfour Beatty could benefit as the UK pushes to speed up building and infrastructure projects, with its work spanning everything from roads to public facilities. A big rise in defence-related construction may add another tailwind, though the company’s debt and any slowdown in government follow-through could still hold it back.Read more

Big government push and rising interest in green hydrogen are helping ITM Power win more projects for its equipment, while new automation and a service-style model aim to make its business steadier over time. The catch is that it still loses money and faces tough competition, so execution needs to improve for the story to hold together.Read more

Speedy Hire is tied closely to UK building and infrastructure work, and delays in government projects could leave it with expensive equipment sitting idle. At the same time, a fast shift toward greener gear and online buying could reshape how it wins customers—and expose it to new costs and tougher competition.Read more

XP Power is positioned to benefit as demand picks up in semiconductor equipment and medical devices, but its move away from China and long customer approval cycles could slow the comeback. New factory capacity may help over time, yet weak near-term utilization and cash demands could keep the recovery bumpier than many expect.Read more

Vp rents specialist equipment for big infrastructure and energy projects, and a wave of long-running upgrades in the U.K. and parts of Europe could help the business bounce back after a tough patch. But the turnaround also depends on a major reshuffle of one key division, and any stumbles or delays in public spending could slow the recovery.Read more

Genuit Group is riding a wave of tougher building and water rules in the U.K., but slow approvals and a sluggish construction market could mean the promised benefits arrive later than investors expect. See what might hold back growth as the company pushes higher-value heating, ventilation and water-management products while trying to keep costs and recent deal-making under control.Read more

Rolls-Royce is riding a strong rebound in plane engine servicing and booming demand for power systems tied to data centers, but the big question is how long those tailwinds last. With a lot of hope already pinned on new “clean” technologies like small nuclear reactors and hydrogen engines, the upside depends on smooth delivery—and the downside shows up fast if demand cools or costs flare up again.Read more