According to Il Sole 24 Ore, Unicredit has proposed to Delfin to exchange the holding company's 10% stake in Generali for Unicredit shares. The offer has been rejected for now.
No surprises from the BoE: rates held steady at 3,75%. Wall Street surges after Trump's announcement of a chip partnership between Intel and Apple - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
After a negative close on Wall Street yesterday on the prospect of Fed rate hikes within the year, stock markets today are boosted by the memorandum of understanding sealing peace between the US and Iran and allowing the Strait to be reopened "immediately."
Great anticipation for the new Fed Chairman's first press conference: no one expects any news on interest rates, but Warsh's words will be scrutinized. Stock markets are mixed. Signs of a recovery in raw materials. The rally in...
The Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged, with markets focused on Kevin Warsh's debut. SpaceX's rally stalls. The new BTP Italia Sì is on its third day of placement - Follow the LIVE coverage.
All eyes are on every detail emerging from the new Fed chairman's speech and how he intends to address rising inflation and solid employment. Brent crude returns to pre-war levels in Iran on expectations of strong...
All the markets are focused on Warsh's Fed: what will it do about interest rates? In Europe, the Milan Stock Exchange is once again reigning supreme, buoyed by the banks. On Wall Street, SpaceX's rally continues. Oil prices are below 80...
At the end of the first phase of the offer, UniCredit holds a potential 55,59% stake in Commerzbank, despite the Berlin government failing to hand over its 12% stake. UniCredit shares are soaring: at current market prices, the offer is trading at a premium.
While investors await the details of the weekend's US-Iran deal, analysts are already hard at work identifying the sectors that will benefit most from peace. But the best is yet to come.
Milan is the best European market, with Avio and Fincantieri also rising. Follow the LIVE broadcast.
All eyes are on the actual transit of oil tankers through Hormuz. Wall Street closed strongly yesterday, led by the Nasdaq (+3). Nvidia is seeking $25 billion in market financing. In Asia, Japan is raising interest rates. In China, consumption is collapsing…
The book-building period, scheduled from June 16th to 23rd, will take place in parallel. The offering is aimed at institutional investors, with Alia Mentis valued at €65 million, or €3,25 per share.
US-Iran peace and artificial intelligence, along with the collapse of oil prices and the rebound in gold and silver, are the drivers of a lively day on the stock markets in Europe and especially in the United States. SpaceX gained another 8%. Good performance…
Stellantis's European director, Emanuele Cappellano, met with unions in Rome to discuss strategy in Italy. Investments of €5 billion by 2030 and no plant closures were confirmed. The FIOM (Italian Federation of Industrialists) attacked: "Reassurances based on nothing."
Stock markets slowed at the end due to profit-taking, amid Trump's new threats on tariffs and doubts about the reopening of Hormuz. Wall Street strengthened in the wake of tech stocks and SpaceX - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
The peace agreement pushes oil prices lower and tempers central bank interest rate outlooks. Asia celebrates with strong gains in the Nikkei and Kospi. European stocks open sharply higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes are on...
Elon Musk's brainchild has had a booming start, with its focus on Starlink and artificial intelligence in addition to space rockets. The IPO shattered previous records held by Saudi Aramco and Alibaba. Musk becomes history's first trillionaire.
A lively Friday on the stock markets despite the US-Iran trade wobble and the largest IPO in history. Piazza Affari reached a new record high of 51.497 points, following in the footsteps of STM and the banks.
SpaceX: instruments listed on over-the-counter markets indicate a booming debut, with gains of 35%. New highs for the Milan Stock Exchange (Piazza Affari) above 51.600 points - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
Trump said a deal with Iran is now on the way, with signing expected as early as this weekend. Oil and gas prices are falling sharply. Eyes are on SpaceX's price: futures indicate a price of $173.
Tomorrow on FIRSTonline, the June 2026 edition of the Economic Hands will answer all the main questions on current economic and financial affairs.
SpaceX debuts on the Nasdaq with the largest IPO in history: priced at $135, raising $75 billion and retail orders over $70 billion.
On the eve of Musk's company's highly anticipated super IPO, tech stocks are reacting to the flop of recent days. All Western stock markets are up. Oil remains stable despite US-Iran tensions, and Bitcoin recovers slightly but is below $63.000. The ECB...
The ECB, as expected, raised rates by 25 basis points and revised its GDP forecasts downward and its inflation forecasts upward, signaling a still fragile outlook for the Eurozone. The renewed tensions linked to Trump's statements on Iran...
Lazio is in chaos between the stock market and its owners: the stock price is soaring on the Milan Stock Exchange amid rumours of a sale, the club denies any negotiations and Lotito is trying to mend fences with the fans, while bets on a sale are soaring on Polymarket.
The British group, which already owns approximately 26% of the German brand, is offering €38 in cash for each of the shares it does not already own. The Hugo Boss board of directors will review the offer and issue a "reasoned statement."
STM leads the gains on the Milan Stock Exchange, with semiconductors and AI rebounding after recent sell-offs, while anticipation grows for the SpaceX listing. Oil prices rise amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. Against this backdrop, the possibility of a…
More than the new winds of war between the US and Iran, it is the rise of over 4% in American inflation and the imminent listing of Elon Musk's Space X that are shaking up the financial markets and pushing investors to make…
Cementir surges on the Milan Stock Exchange after the Danish deal: up to €2,2 billion in subsidies for the Accsion project, which captures CO2.
After heavy selling in US chips, Asia's Seoul and Tokyo closed in deep red. Eyes focused on Iran following overnight attacks. Oil prices remained low, while Bitcoin fell.
The banking game is partially electrifying Piazza Affari, which, after hitting a record high of 51.000 points, is now barely holding onto 50.000. The Nasdaq is in deep red after a strong start for AI-related stocks. Bitcoin is on the…
Banks rally in Milan after Intesa's plunge into MPS. Asset management also rises. Europe is optimistic about a deal between the US and Iran, while oil prices are down.
A faulty power steering wiring harness on some Jeep models can cause overheating and, in rare cases, a fire risk. Inspections and repairs are scheduled for July 2026.
Three Spanish, two Italian, one British, one Swiss, one French, one Dutch, and one Finnish. This is the geography of the top European banks by market capitalization. None has reached the heights of the American giants.
Timing and valuation remain uncertain as the battle between the AI giants intensifies. Meanwhile, anticipation is growing for SpaceX's Nasdaq debut, scheduled for this week.
While other markets are trading mixed, awaiting news from the Middle East, Milan is led by risk-taking stocks. Bper and Unipol are soaring. US futures are rising, thanks to the recovery of artificial intelligence stocks and the...
Two drivers of today's stock markets: the Intesa Sanpaolo takeover bid, which is reviving the banking game in Italy, and the strong recovery in high-tech stocks most closely tied to AI, which is reviving the Nasdaq. Oil is below $100,…
Searah, a new company between Eni and Petronas, has been established to combine oil and gas operations in Indonesia and Malaysia. Investments of $20 billion over five years are planned, with initial production exceeding 300 barrels per day, with a target of up to…
Sinochem and China National Tire challenge government restrictions on governance. The company clarifies that the appeals do not affect the June 25th meeting, which remains confirmed for the renewal of the Board of Directors.
Europe seesaws between geopolitical tensions and a tech sell-off, while the banking game ignites the market in Milan. Stellantis is under pressure, oil prices soar, and the spread rises. Follow the LIVE broadcast.
Asia plunges, but Nvidia mitigates losses by announcing several partnerships with South Korean tech companies. Wall Street, after Friday's plunge, awaits this week's SpaceX IPO, along with key economic and quarterly data. European stock markets saw a slow opening…
Semiconductor and AI stocks around the world saw sharp sell-offs for the second day in a row: in Milan, StM lost nearly 6%. The job boom in America raises concerns about a rate hike…
European stocks retreat, following Wall Street's decline on fears of a Fed rate hike following solid US jobs data. In Italy, Salvini asks UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo for support. Follow the LIVE coverage.
Yesterday's disappointing Broadcom data kicked off a sell-off that's affecting the entire tech world. Attention remains high on SpaceX's IPO. Today, key labor market data is to watch...
After nine consecutive weeks of gains, the Nasdaq also closed lower but recovered late. In Milan, the StM stock market fell sharply, losing 2,6%. Oil prices also fell, and Bitcoin fell below $64.000.
Wall Street opens mixed, Nasdaq in the red with Broadcom's renewed decline. Oil falls following the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and ahead of negotiations with Tehran. Gold strengthens.
On the bright side, the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is pushing oil prices lower. But across the stock markets, from Wall Street to Asia, the red prevails. European markets opened lower. At Piazza...
Uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace talks is keeping markets on edge and pushing up oil prices, but artificial intelligence stocks are enjoying a run of their own. The Milan Stock Exchange (Piazza Affari) is holding its 50.000-point mark.
With a direct stake of 34,4% and an additional 16,4% in derivatives, Unicredit has achieved a theoretical majority in Commerzbank and is now seeking approval to increase its stake to 100%. A success for the "king of M&A."
New tensions between the US and Iran are dashing hopes for a deal and boosting oil prices. Banks in Milan are struggling, while Diasorin is soaring - Follow the LIVE coverage.
Hostilities in the Gulf aren't over, but investors aren't taking their eyes off everything related to silicon. Wall Street rose slightly yesterday. Eyes are on Marvell (+32%), the SpaceX IPO, Hewlett Packard Enterprises...
Along with the high-tech rally, glimmers of peace between the US and Iran are boosting stock markets and driving down oil prices and T-bond yields. Semiconductors are booming, with Stm leading the way, pushing Piazza Affari above...
European technology stocks and hopes for peace in the Middle East are pushing European stock markets higher, while Wall Street futures are below par even though Nvidia continues to rise.
European stocks are rising sharply, while Trump suggests a deal with Iran as early as "next week." Technology stocks are soaring, with Technoprobe and Prysmian also up in Milan, while banks are performing well. Oil and gas prices are down.
Two-faced stock markets (Europe down and Nasdaq up) and a tug-of-war between bearish factors (war in Iran, oil, and high yields on US 10-year bonds) and bullish ones centered on American technology companies most closely linked to AI (Nvidia and…
The US-Iran freeze sends EU stock markets into the red. Avio, Fincantieri, and Leonardo plunge in Milan - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
The US fund comes out in the open: it already owns 2,14% of the carrier and is considering an offer. EasyJet defends its value, points out the constraints of the deal but does not close the door to a formal proposal. The stock jumps over 11% in London,…
Samsung and LG rose sharply in Seoul amid potential deals with Nvidia. European stock markets opened little changed. At the Milan Stock Exchange, attention was focused on banks, Stellantis, Leonardo, and Fincatieri.
Between investments, creativity, and technological innovation, the financial and art markets share value dynamics based on expectations, trust, and the ability to imagine the future. A continuous dialogue between economics and culture shapes contemporary society.
Global stock markets enjoyed a positive May, boosted by AI, quarterly earnings, and peace talks in Iran. Milan rose above 50 points, while Avio and St. Louis rose on the FTSE MIB.
In just one week, two companies joined the trillion-dollar club: one American and the other South Korean. Fifteen companies have joined, and only four are from outside the tech sector. Here's the ranking.
The anticipation of a US-Iran agreement is sowing confidence in financial markets. Milan, where banks dominate, and Wall Street are particularly strong. Other European stock markets are more tepid, barely breaking even. Micron Technology remains on the up…
At Piazza Affari, the FTSE MIB rises and rejoins the 50-point mark. Who's up and who's down? Follow the LIVE coverage.
Wall Street hit new highs yesterday, driven by technology and pharmaceutical stocks. Dell surged 40% in after-hours trading. Asia surged. South Korea and Japan closed out a stellar month. European stocks opened slightly higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes…
Eyes on US GDP and inflation. Milan holds firm thanks to defense - Follow LIVE • MARKETS Government bonds fall after renewed US-Iran hostility: here's why by Gabriella Buschi
New mutual attacks between the US and Iran dash the hopes of an agreement that had dominated markets until yesterday. Asian stocks are falling sharply, dragged down by the collapse of the South Korean Kospi. European stocks opened lower. A…
All eyes are on Wall Street's opening to test the tech sector's strength, after Micron Technology surpassed the $1.000 trillion market cap. Luxury stocks remain buoyant, while...
With an 800% gain, Micron has become the tenth largest company on the Nasdaq by market capitalization and is now spreading its influence across European high-tech. ST, ASML, and Infineon are rising.
Optimism over a Middle East deal is boosting European stock markets, particularly the artificial intelligence sector following Micron's exceptional performance. Buying is also returning to luxury goods, while energy stocks are falling in the wake of falling prices...
Wall Street closed at record highs yesterday, with Micron Technology joining the $1.000 trillion club. SK Hynix soars in Seoul, while Samsung averts a strike with a deal. European stock markets saw a…
Albert Manifold has been removed from the board of British Petroleum after only eight months in office. "The board was disappointed to learn of misconduct that it considers unacceptable," the company stated. But investors disagree:…
Micron soars in America, surpassing the $1 trillion market capitalization mark for the first time. European stock markets close lower, with their eyes still on the Middle East and the agreement between the US and...
Oil and gas prices are back under pressure as the ECB assesses the impact of the energy shock. Ferrari's performance is heavy on the Milan Stock Exchange: analysts are highlighting electricity prices - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
US raid in southern Iran responds: "Now violent retaliation." Japan prepares additional maneuvers. Keep an eye on Huawei in China, while Taiwan overtakes Mumbai. Kospi returns from vacation with a 2,7% gain. European stocks opened slightly lower. A…
SoftBank is a major shareholder in OpenAI, the company that created ChatGpt, and has raised its total investment to nearly $65 billion. This would give it a stake of approximately 13% by October. Its…
The FTSE MIB index hit 50.159 points for the first time, with Nexi, Amplifon, and Avio jumping. Follow the LIVE CHANNEL • MARKETS: Precious metals are rebounding, Wall Street and London closed for holidays by Gabriella Bruschi
While the so-called Magnificent Seven, representing the AI megacaps, are experiencing a period of fatigue, there are companies listed on Wall Street that have achieved stratospheric gains since the beginning of the year. Here are which ones:
Winds of peace between the US and Iran boost stock markets, while WTI crude oil falls below $100. Sparks continue to fly in semiconductors. Avio, Stellantis, and Stm shine in Milan. BTP-Bundle spreads decline.
This cut follows the cancellation of the deal for three dams within the mega project of the Saudi prince, now grappling with the war with Iran
Richemont closed the 2025-26 fiscal year above expectations with revenues of €22,4 billion (+5%) and net profit of €3,5 billion (+27%), driven by jewelry, which performed particularly well in the Americas and Japan, while the Middle East remained weaker. The stock…
Amplifon completes its €453 million placement to finance its acquisition of GN Hearing. Ampliter remains the controlling shareholder, with its free float growing to 59%.
Oil prices plummet. Banks in Milan are doing well - Follow the LIVE CHANNEL • MARKETS: Nikkei soars thanks to Softbank by Gabriella Bruschi
The offer is 51,29 euros per share, below yesterday's closing price, but with a premium of 12,9% compared to the date on which the expression of interest was submitted.
Iran and the US still face many unresolved issues, including nuclear enrichment and control of the Strait of Hormuz. European stock markets opened higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes are on Stellantis and Amplifon.
The markets continue to seesaw between geopolitical developments and the results of high-tech companies most closely tied to artificial intelligence. Piazza Affari recovered in the afternoon and held onto the 49.000-point mark. Generali performed well after the results.
Khameini's move on uranium jeopardizes the agreement with the US. Meanwhile, Brussels has cut its Eurozone GDP growth estimates and revised its inflation forecast upwards. Follow the LIVE broadcast.
According to rumors, SpaceX could be listed on the Nasdaq as early as June 12, 2026, while OpenAI is reportedly preparing to file its IPO documents within the next few weeks. In the background, Anthropic is part of a pipeline that could reshape the balance of power...
Life and Asset Management are supporting the group's financials. Operating profit is up 8,1%. The plan is working, CFO Borean: "Solid growth across all segments and strong cash generation." And on Unicredit: "We're evaluating."
Samsung averted a strike with a preliminary wage agreement, but some shareholders challenged it and threatened legal action. The stock soared over 8% in Seoul, boosted by a tech rally driven by Nvidia's results.
European stock markets closed sharply higher, buoyed by expectations for Nvidia's quarterly results, which investors are closely monitoring to assess the health of the US technology sector - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
The group led by Flavio Cattaneo has successfully placed a two-tranche bond aimed exclusively at qualified investors, with demand exceeding 3,5 times the supply. Here are the details.
Defense stocks are recovering in Europe, while Avio and Leonardo are soaring in Milan. Artificial intelligence and high tech are in flux as we await tomorrow's Nvidia results. Government bonds are jittery.
European stock markets closed mixed, weighed down by Wall Street's decline and anticipation of developments on the Iranian front - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
Trump suspends tomorrow's planned attack on Iran. Oil falls slightly but remains above $110. Yesterday, Wall Street saw profits in tech stocks ahead of Nvidia's data, while Google's Alphabet soars. Japan's GDP...
The FTSE MIB closed bucked the trend compared to other European stock markets, largely due to dividends. Sources close to the White House reported that Washington deemed the Iranian offer insufficient. Oil and the euro rose. The BTP-Bund spread fell…
Eni has launched a placement of new bonds exclusively for institutional investors, with issues listed on the Italian and Luxembourg markets as part of the Euro Medium Term Note programme.
From cars to the defense industry: even VW, Renault, and Porsche have already made similar moves, not to mention the entire galaxy of suppliers. Meanwhile, NATO is summoning European defense companies to Brussels.
European stock markets are positive, except for Milan, which was penalized by the massive dividend payment - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
As Trump continues to threaten Tehran in bold letters on his social media, markets are losing hope of a deal. Asia is in the red. All eyes are on Samsung: negotiations are underway to avert a critical strike. European stocks are seen opening lower.
Official filings show transactions in major U.S. companies for the first quarter, including Nvidia, Palantir, Paramount, and Boeing. The number of transactions far exceeds Trump's trading activity during the entire first year of...
