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What’s behind Rolls-Royce shares’ recent move higher? [VIDEO]

VIDEO: A pair of Fools (upper case F!) take a look at two reasons behind the 25% gain that Rolls-Royce shares have seen in the past month.

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Shares in Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR.) are up around 100% in just one year, and close to 370% over the past five years.

Despite yet more recent upwards momentum in the share price, is the company one for UK-focused investors to consider buying?

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