1- France, Macron wins the first round (23,86%) and goes to the ballot with Le Pen (21,43%)
In the first round of the French presidential elections, the pro-European and liberal-progressive candidate, Emanuel Macron, wins, conquering 23,75% and is preparing in two Sundays to face the far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen, in the runoff, who collects 21,5%. but it does not break through – Both the Republican Fillon and Melenchon of the extreme left are below 20% – The Gaullists and the Socialists have declared that they will vote for Macron in the second round. Go to the article.
2- Macron sends the Stock Exchanges into orbit: boom in Piazza Affari (+4,7%) and in the banks
Macron's victory in the first round of the French presidential elections electrifies the markets: the euro is stronger, the BTPs and the stock exchanges are running – Piazza Affari even better than Paris: the FtseMib is back above the psychological threshold of 20 thousand – Exploits of the banks: Unicredit earns more 13%, Ubi exceeds 10%, Intesa and Banco Bpm around 7%. Go to the article.
3- Alitalia, referendum: votes are counted
Alitalia's referendum ended amid fears and fears for the verdict that will emerge: salvation or bankruptcy for the former national airline. A few hours and it will be known whether or not the workers have chosen to accept the pre-agreement between the union company and the government reached on 14 April. Go to the article.
4- Del Grande free: he returned to Italy
The announcement came from the foreign minister, Angelino Alfano. Article.
5- Qatar Airways acquires 49% of Meridiana
The operation provides for a capital increase in cash intended for Qatar Airways – The managing director of the gulf company announced it today in Dubai. Go to the article.
