The Fed not only left rates unchanged at 23-year highs, but hinted that there will only be one rate cut this year
Despite the weak performance of the world economy and the risks linked to inflation and geopolitical conflicts, international financial markets show confidence, driven by the prospects of less restrictive monetary policies. The Bank of Italy financial stability report
The shareholders' meeting of Tamburi Investment Partners approved the financial statements as of 31 December 2023, yes to the dividend of 0,15 euros per share with payment on 26 June. The purchase of treasury shares has been authorized and the new board of auditors has been appointed
After 37 years, 5 of which as CEO, Noel Quinn leaves the banking institution for "a better balance between my personal and work life". Positive Q1 2024 results: net profit 10,8 billion, intermediate dividend and extraordinary coupon arriving.…
Wall Street closed on a positive note, with Tesla regaining strength after getting the Chinese government's provisional green light for autonomous driving software. Europe will be inundated this morning with a barrage of macro data, particularly on GDP…
According to the latest Janus Henderson report, in 2023 buybacks fell to 1,11 trillion dollars, returning below 2021 levels. 17% cut in the US in the wake of reductions by hi-tech giants. In Europe you buy back…
On Wall Street Tesla is resurrected (+11%) after the agreement with Baidu on autonomous driving but the turning point will be the Fed meeting tomorrow and after
After a rising opening, the stock markets put the brakes on while waiting for strong indications from the Fed and quarterly reports. Inflation rises in Spain and Germany, Milan around parity
According to estimates, the Cologne court's assessment could have an impact on the accounts of the largest German bank in the order of 1,3 billion
The Nasdaq saw Alphabet rise nearly 10% on Friday. In Asia, the dollar rose above 160 yen for the first time since 1990
Markets clearly rising in America and Europe: thanks above all to high tech. Alphabet's first dividend is liked. Piazza Affari over 34 thousand points
Wall Street closed with little movement last night, but in the afterhours all hell broke loose on Meta. Tokyo falls under the weight of a yen at a 34-year low. Eurostat and ECB to follow this morning. Watch out for the banks, Webuild,…
Intesa Sanpaolo Assembly approves 2023 financial statements with consolidated net profit of 7,724 billion euros. Distributed dividend of 5,41 billion (29,60 cents per share) and authorized buybacks of up to 1,7 billion euros. CEO Carlo Messina: "It's our…
Tesla has released its financial data and Elon Musk has anticipated the production of electric cars at lower prices by 2025 and almost 6.000 layoffs in the US. The stock is flying in the premarket. In Milan, a flurry of data and…
After yesterday's decline due to the coupon detachment, Piazza Affari is regaining its luster thanks to the push from the banks. Oil falls and the spread narrows
UniCredit awarded as best bank 2004 in Italy by both Global Finance and EMEA Finance. Prestigious awards also obtained in Central-Eastern Europe
Wall Street closes higher, but Tesla leaves 3,34% on the floor while awaiting today's results. Asian stock markets are mixed. Spotlight on the Tim assembly
Stock markets are calm in both America and Europe despite the storm of recent days in the Middle East. Milan suffers from the dividend effect but reduces its losses in the afternoon
The coupon effect weighs 1,53% on Piazza Affari which without the detachment would rise by half a percentage point. Europe rising in confidence on de-escalation in the Middle East. The spread is down
The easing of tensions in the Middle East and above all the hope that the conflict will not spread are bringing détente to the markets. Asia recovering, gold and oil prices declining. Today the session in Milan could be affected by the separation of…
The "Con il Sud" Foundation is a partner in an EU project for the growth of the social economy. Three macro areas in Italy, France and Spain to experiment with more sustainable processes
Today, April 20, is the birthday of Banca Cambiano 1884, which was born 140 ago in a hamlet of Castelfiorentino on the initiative of a visionary scientist and over the centuries has maintained its independence and its connection with the…
The agreement will allow isybank, the group's digital bank, to soon launch financing products for its customers. Quid Informatica with its Qinetic platform will provide the core system and specialist functions to manage personal loans and…
The prospects of a rate cut in June continue to push European stock markets. The industry is doing well in the wake of Abb's accounts. Oil companies are weak in Milan, Telecom is down
The 2023 budget closed with excellent results and a net profit of 1.447 million euros. The distribution of the dividend will take place on April 24, 2024. Castagna: "The numbers lay the foundations for ambitious goals"
The excellent accounts of the Swiss ABB are dragging European industry upwards and consequently the stock markets, which continue to celebrate the future rate cut. The spread is stable, oil is down, nickel and aluminum prices are rising
European stock markets rebound after the new data on inflation and the words of Lagarde who confirmed her intention to "moderate the restrictive monetary policy". Banks are running in Piazza Affari, luxury is doing well after LVMH accounts
Yesterday the Fed chairman stressed that "it will take more time" before we see monetary easing. Today we will see the effect on the markets which, however, are trying to recover
Geopolitical risks, in Europe markets in deep red, Milan loses 1,65% and retreats to 33.393 basis points dragged by Stellantis (-2,98%) on the day of the meeting and by the banks. The International Monetary Fund confirms Italy's GDP in 2024 (+0,7%) but lowers…
The former Mediaset wants the German broadcaster to preventively divest its non-core activities. Mfe already owns 30%. At the forefront of the banks are Bank of America, Deutsche Bank and UniCredit
Disillusionment with the Fed's monetary easing and geopolitical tensions are causing stock prices in the US and consequently also those in Asia to fall. European openings saw a sharp decline. Eyes to Eni.
Asian stock markets under pressure except China, while European ones are seen starting higher. In Milan the spotlight is on Prysmian and Saipem
Cherry Bank, new M&A: after the merger with Banca Popolare Valconca, it enters the capital of Banca Macerata and becomes the first shareholder of the Marche institution. The strategy: support for territories where banking presence has reduced in recent years
The three big banks and the largest asset manager in the world inaugurate the season of US quarterly reports and have an impact on the performance of the stock market: Wall Street opened weakly
The Unicredit shareholders' meeting gave the green light - with 88% of votes in favor - to the report on the remuneration paid which concerns the top managers and the CEO Orcel, reconfirmed for the second mandate: in 2023 the CEO…
This afternoon the US quarterly reports will dominate the market: on the agenda are JPMorgan Chase & Co, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, BlackRock and State Street. In Europe, keep an eye on the Unicredit assembly
Sales on banks are pushing Piazza Affari downwards, which is currently the worst among the European stock exchanges. The spread goes back to 141
While awaiting indications on rates from the ECB, European stock markets are heading down the path of declines. On Piazza Affari the Exor galaxy is all in the red after the publication of the 2023 accounts. Down with the banks, Ediliziacrobatica is flying. The…
The digital bank of the Intesa Sanpaolo group has exceeded 450 thousand customers, total assets over 2 billion
The net worth exceeds 165 million euros. Strong growth in the intermediation margin (+80,9%) and in funding (+203,5%) which exceeds 3 billion
European stock markets are all down sharply awaiting US employment data. Minneapolis Fed hawk questions rate cut. Oil on the rise. There is only one investor question: it has begun...
The financing will help Tim to have sufficient liquidity to carry out financial operations in view of the creation of the NewCo
The sixth edition of the Intesa Sanpaolo program in collaboration with Elite is underway, which to date has allowed over 400 Italian companies to be accompanied on a growth path
The banker of the Swiss giant is on track to reach the very rich salaries of his American colleagues. And in Italy, who are the Scrooges among the banks?
The most interesting sectors for dividend distribution are banks and utilities. The automotive sector is also doing well. With the stock markets at highs and great liquidity, are we faced with a bubble or not?
European stock markets consolidated their large quarterly gains today, in the last session of the month before the Easter holidays. In Milan, the best in the quarter, at the top of the list are Saipem, Cucinelli, Unicredit and Leonardo. Toned dollar, gold and… rise
The yen reaches its lowest level since 1990, the S&P 500 and Eurostoxx 50 rise sharply (+11% and +12%) in the quarter, but Piazza Affari does even better (+14%). Today the 7 and 10 year BTP auction
Markets on hold after new records. The Tim match continues in Piazza Affari. Stellantis plays the Chinese card (in Poland). The Treasury insists on new BTPs
New record for gold, above $2.220 an ounce for the first time. Convincing increases in Amsterdam, Madrid and London, further behind Paris, Frankfurt and Milan weighed down by the negative session of the banking sector
CEO Matteo Del Fante presented "The connecting platform", for the first time lasting 5 years. The objective is a net profit of 2,3 billion. In 2026 the dividend could reach at least one euro per share. Antitrust is…
For the first time the Ftse Mib steadily exceeds the psychological threshold of 34 thousand points thanks to the banks, Iveco and Eni - Sales especially on STM
After a weak opening, the stock markets rose slightly supported by the Zew index. After the historic turning point of the Bank of Japan, the stock markets look towards the Fed. Unilever rises in London, Atos collapses in Paris
Rumors about artificial intelligence give wings to Hi-Tech stocks. Milan reaches 34 thousand points, then goes down. The technical decline due to the detachment of Eni and STM coupons also weighs heavily. Spread down to 122 points, the…
European stock markets above parity in central bank week. In Milan, MFE securities are flying, spreads decreasing
A week dedicated to green investments to be made on online platforms. The example of Ener2Crow.
Piazza Affari ends the stock market week still on the rise thanks above all to the banks but also to Pirelli and Stellantis. Wall Street and the Nasdaq, however, retreated
The mixed macro data do not discourage the stock markets, still convinced that the Fed and ECB will cut rates in June. The turmoil of the TLCs due to the Swisscom-Vodafone deal pushes the price lists, spreads rising
Where does the crisis in the German economy come from and how do you explain the fact that Italian GDP is growing more than the European average? Where are the USA and China going and what does the boom in the stock markets, gold and Bitcoin together mean? Tomorrow on FIRSTonline…
Neither US inflation nor worse-than-expected industrial production are affecting the mood of European stock markets, which are all still on the rise. In Frankfurt, eyes on Adidas, Zalando and Volkswagen. Inditex drags Madrid
According to the final data of the API, compared to 2022 the growth was 11,2%, the overall net collection reached 37 billion
In February, consumer prices in the United States increased by 0,4% compared to the previous month, above expectations, but stock markets continue to believe that the Fed will cut rates in June. Leonardo deflates in Milan
False environmentalism is rampant in all sectors and consumers are not protected. The EU approves a new directive, but the University of Pisa publishes a study that recognizes the role of women managers
Loans to businesses will be activated for a total of 300 million euros aimed at supporting investments in innovation to support the growth and development of Italian SMEs. The agreement falls within the scope of the "National Transition Plan 4.0"
Last year, Silicon Valley's main financial institution specializing in start-up financing went bankrupt. The causes and problems that led to the second largest banking failure in the USA since the 2008 crisis
Powell will speak to the Senate on Wednesday and Lagarde will speak at the ECB summit on Thursday but the weakness of the markets in Europe and America reveals that no one expects surprises on the rate cut which will not happen before June
Profit-taking on Italian banks but the Ftse Mib closes in positive territory and the collection of Btp Valore exceeds 11 billion in two days
The eleventh edition of the call aimed at innovative startups and SMEs in Italy is underway with a particular focus on high-potential "tech" companies. You have until April 17th to register. Up for grabs is access to the Start Lab platform and…
Multifaceted character, whose interests began with finance, but then ranged across many fields, from TV, to art, to oil and much more
The retail placement of the third BTP Valore starts today, a government bond that is very popular with savers. But the lights are also on the banks, in view of the next risk episodes
The hypothesis, very unlikely to materialise, of an aggregation between Unicredit, Mediobanca and Generali makes Piazza Affari dream, which even today proves to be the best stock exchange in Europe
The conference "Development and the banking system" organized by Banca Popolare di Sondrio turned the spotlight on the challenges of the sector. Focus on realigning bank profitability with credit to the real economy and on the fundamental role of local banks
Another day of glory for the stock markets and for Piazza Affari (+1%) which consolidates the 32 thousand mark thanks to Tenaris but also to Banco Bpm, Stellantis and Ferrari. Nvidia's new exploit ignites the Nasdaq
The loss would actually have been 7,8 billion, but 6,6 billion was covered with the risk fund, which was thus eliminated.
Valsabbia Investimenti SpA and PLT Holding Srl enter the agreement. The Angelini Group exits instead. The agreement thus increases from 10,84% to 10,98% of the banking group's share capital
The conference will be held on February 23rd at 9.30 am in Sondrio and will be an opportunity to propose a reflection on the banking system and its function in supporting economic and social development, with particular reference to the role of…
The hypothesis that the Mef will soon sell another share of Monte dei Paschi makes the Sienese bank's stock soar above 3% and gives a boost to the Ftse Mib where Iveco stands out (+5%) - In America, however, the wait for the…
Azzone succeeds Francesco Profumo, who resigned from the presidency of Compagnia SanPaolo. "I receive a precious and demanding legacy, sent in the name of collegiality"
Once the clause that committed the Treasury not to sell shares for 90 days has expired, the Mef would be ready to return to the market. Without forgetting the risk hypothesis
Growth more than doubled for the Genoese private bank. The return on equity (RoE) was 29,5%. These are the best numbers ever for the bank founded by Luigi Passadore
This is currently the largest and largest deal of the year globally. The sixth largest financial institution in the USA will be born from the marriage between Capital One and Discover
After the break, China reopens without ringing. Asian and European stock markets are weak. Unipol flies at Piazza Affari, Tim and Unicredit also stand out
The list, approved unanimously, will be brought for approval to the shareholders' meeting on April 12: it is a list with "an international imprinting and a mix of experiences". There will be six new faces, with an increase in the pink quota. Allianz…
The Bolognese group, led by CEO Cimbri and CEO Laterza, aims to simplify the corporate structure and shorten the control chain. The shareholdings in Bper and Popolare Sondrio are also involved
The institute led by Castagna says it was informed of the operation which took place on the eve of Valentine's Day. Doubts and questions about the move of the Turin institution chaired by Palenzona: perhaps the intention to invest in other financial entities and avoid overexposure of…
European and American stock markets are all in the red. Piazza Affari loses more than one percentage point but defends 31 thousand. American stock markets are doing worse
Over 4 million citizens without a bank branch in the municipality of residence, especially in the south. There are 255.000 businesses without the service
Earnings per share are up 10% compared to June and the bank has cut risk-weighted assets by two billion. The interim dividend in May
The most important public debt offering in history went through without problems with the placement of 25 billion in 30-year T-bonds. The liquidation of the Chinese Evergrande is inevitable. Vitol offer for Saras
European stock markets are all up while American stock markets are mixed and the S&P 500 index is close to 5 again
The profit rises to 160,1 million and reaches the result expected for the third year of the industrial plan ahead of schedule. Net interest and other banking income grew by 3,5%, Banca Ifis confirms the net profit target for 2024
The EU Parliament has given the green light to the new regulation on instant bank transfers. Member states will have 12 months to apply the new rules. Here's all the news
S&P 500 always on top in the Stases and chips and Toyota make the Tokyo Stock Exchange soar. Deflation slows down China: Alibaba -7%
America is recovering on the stock market but Europe is suffering. Piazza Affari is also in the red, missing the psychological threshold of 31 thousand basis points even if MPS shines after the 2023 accounts and the arrival of the dividend
The banking quarterly reports take center stage in Piazza Affari. After Unicredit and Intesa, Mps has also arrived and the eyes are turning to Bper and Banco Bpm. Cars in great shape after the results of Ford and Toyota. Cautious EU price lists
In two days the Big Banks of Piazza Affari transferred more than 15 billion to their shareholders. And the markets applaud. Today Stellantis goes to Giorgetti
The distribution of a dividend of 0,25 euros per share will be proposed to the meeting, for a total dividend of 315 million euros. Lovaglio: it won't be a one-off. The payout will be 50%
The CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo explains the reasons that make his bank a unique model serving Italy with record results that reward both shareholders and stakeholders
A buyback will be proposed equal to approximately 55 cents of a point of common equity tier 1 ratio at 31 December 2023 to start in June 2024
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, Chinese stock markets take off thanks to a strong infusion of capital desired by President Xi Jinping - In America the drop in rates is postponed to June - Intesa-Unicredit derby on accounts in Milan
Thanks to the leap of Unicredit (+8,2%) and the other major banks, the Ftse Mib is the best stock market index in Europe and comes close to the psychological threshold of 31 thousand basis points - Other price lists contrasted