Prometeia has revised its GDP estimates for 2026 upward, now forecast to rise by 0,9%, compared to the previous forecast of 0,7%. According to the report, "the 50-60 basis point rise in Italian government bond yields…
A right knee injury forced the Italian to withdraw from the China Open, dropping 500 ranking points. His return could be postponed entirely to Europe.
The Board of Directors of Monte dei Paschi, in the presence of reinstated members Gianluca Brancadoro and Alessandro Caltagirone, discussed convening the meeting, which will give the board the green light to proceed with the takeover bid for Banco BPM and Banca Generali. The…
According to the Brand Finance report, the Group led by Flavio Cattaneo achieves the maximum score for awareness, consideration, preference and familiarity, four indicators used to measure the strength of the brand.
The certification recognizes the ability to guarantee enterprises reliable access to Google services through the global Seabone network, Sparkle's Tier-1 IP backbone.
The Senate gives final approval to the sustainable nuclear law. Now it's up to the government to define the rules and timeline, with the first plants expected around 2033-2034.
The Campania Region has allocated €6,1 million to organize the September event, drawn from the funds of the Development and Cohesion Plan. Mayor Gaetano Manfredi has estimated a total budget of between €1 and €1,5 billion...
Open Fiber has already laid over 2.000 km of fiber optic cable with Backbone 2.0, the project to enhance national high-capacity connections. The goal is to exceed 3.200 km by the first half of 2027.
Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Clotilde L'Angevin, deputy director general of Agricole, reiterated the French position: "Italy is our second domestic market, the combination with Crédit Agricole Italia is very interesting."
The project aims to finance over 20 initiatives over the next three years, from proof-of-concept to pre-seed and seed phases, networking universities, research centers and public and private capital to bring technologies from the laboratory to the market.
Alibaba aims to have more than 20 gigawatts of global data center capacity by 2032, CEO Eddie Wu said.
Softbank aims to raise the equivalent of more than $11 billion through a $10 billion tranche and a €1 billion euro component
The Italian front is strengthening: Camfin Alternative Assets has acquired a 3,34% stake from a leading banking institution, bringing its stake to 29,9%, just shy of the threshold that triggers a mandatory takeover bid. Meanwhile, the board of directors approves a plan to...
The Chilean president, in office since March, is a liberal and Trump-inspired. His austerity and market-opening policies are winning over the financial world, and Chile is becoming an option for those looking to reallocate their...
From tolls to tracks, the regulator (ART) is addressing some of the most sensitive issues in the transportation system. Over €7 million in reimbursements to users has been paid in three years. And the Rome-Florence line, already congested, requires new investments.
The Prime Minister issued a harsh response to the President of the Republic, who had challenged the measure capping the number of foreigners in classrooms, citing Article 34 of the Constitution: "Ours is a common-sense measure."
Stellantis is halting production of the electric and hybrid 500 at the Mirafiori plant from October 19th to 30th. 1.074 workers will be laid off.
The 2026-2027 Dedicated to You Card, up to €1.000 per family. Here's who's eligible, when the €500 will arrive, and what you can buy.
Acea participates in the European Water Academy with six training programs for professionals, technicians, students, and researchers. Focus on skills, innovation, and sustainable water management.
The 2026 Domestic Charging Station Bonus application process opens today, Tuesday, September 22nd. Applications can be submitted through the Invitalia platform starting at 12:00 PM. The grant covers 80% of expenses, up to €1.500 for private individuals.
Asset Company 10, controlled by Snam, has completed the placement of approximately 10 million ordinary shares of Industrie De Nora at a price of 6,69 euros per share, for a total gross consideration of approximately 67 million euros.
The Head of State and the President of the Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) spoke after Prime Minister Meloni announced the introduction of a cap on class sizes for foreign students and a ban on wearing the burka in classrooms. The decree was approved by the Cabinet on Thursday.
The report on the distribution of tobacco and smokeless products presented by Legista shows that the share of traditional tobacco products has fallen to 70% of the volume distributed. According to the industry, the revision of European regulations...
An open letter from six economists—Piero Alessandrini, Marco Bentivogli, Carlo Carboni, Marco Cucculelli, Donato Iacobucci, and Francesca Spigarelli—relaunches the debate on the future of the Marche region: industry, managerial skills, human capital, and knowledge networks to counteract the…
The banking group and the investment bank have finalized an agreement to support businesses and communities served by BCC Iccrea in extraordinary transactions, including acquisitions, growth processes, and generational transitions. Iccrea Banca acquires a 15% stake in Equita.
According to Energy Aspects, Europe could face a deficit of 510 barrels per day of jet fuel in the fourth quarter. Low inventories and more expensive supplies are putting pressure on airlines' budgets and airfares.
Orcel at the UniCredit extraordinary meeting: "We continue our rigorous and constructive dialogue with all stakeholders." Chairman Padoan: "We have overcome significant challenges at Commerzbank."
The Irish regulator fines Google for violating the GDPR on user location data. The company responds: "Policies updated."
A new edition of the IMI CIB Division's "Italian Equity Champions" conference. Fifteen listed Italian companies meet with leading American investors.
According to Terna, above-average temperatures, even at night, prolonged the use of air conditioning and pushed electricity demand to an all-time high for August. Renewables covered 41,4% of the demand, with photovoltaic energy showing strong growth.
Investments in California, studios to be kept in the state, 30 films a year and guarantees on the independence of CNN: according to the Wall Street Journal, this is how Paramount is trying to overcome the final obstacles to the mega-operation worth 110 billion dollars.
2026 margin at a maximum of 1% and €10 billion in liabilities, mostly related to Porsche. Workers at Volkswagen, BMW, and Bosch are protesting in Germany.
Société Générale aims to raise more than €21 billion to shareholders by 2029, with growing revenues and cost cuts. Shares rise as much as 5% in Paris.
According to the head of the Bank of Italy, artificial intelligence can boost Italian productivity by more than one percentage point per year, but it is also destined to change demand, inflation, employment, and markets. A challenge that requires new tools and analysis.
The far right rises to 38,2% but remains without allies to govern. In Berlin, the Left wins by targeting rents. The CDU's decline puts pressure on Merz's leadership, but he remains unwavering.
From the Saccos born in Africa to the case of Rwanda, cooperative credit helps to expand access to financial services and support the growth of communities
Sandro, 83, has tied his entire professional career to one color: the Nerazzurri. He has made 565 appearances and scored 160 goals for Inter, and 70 appearances and 22 goals for the national team.
Trade, which will reach $375 million in 2025, is expected to grow significantly once negotiations to expand opportunities between the two continents are concluded. Cowley: "The agreement means lower costs, greater certainty, and better protection..."
The details of Lovaglio's plan were not disclosed to the market in the communication to Consob and were reported by La Repubblica. The branches to be sold are estimated to be between 57 and 115 to comply with antitrust limits: the highest concentrations are in Tuscany. In…
Kiosks and online orders aren't enough to improve business: major American fast food chains are realizing this, and are refocusing on the customer experience. McDonald's will train 2 million employees to be more welcoming and less...
The ongoing ailments of the two most iconic tennis players of this era suggest a system out of control. But perhaps it would be more accurate to link the injuries to other factors rather than the number of matches: the comparison with...
After stepping down as CEO, the Oracle of Omaha is also stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus, while the holding company completes its transition to a new generation of leaders.
Aquanexa strengthens its trenchless water and sewer network renovation operations with the acquisition of Danphix and Ecoris. This creates the new Trenchless Technologies Business Unit.
Italian families have €6.488 billion in financial wealth, but €1.600 trillion remains in current accounts. The Aipb-Casmef-Luiss report analyzes how to mobilize savings for business, investment, and growth.
Intesa Sanpaolo's digital bank is launching a contest for young authors featuring Sorrentino and Soldini. Submissions are open until October 15, 2026.
Potentia Energy, the joint venture between Enel and Japan's Inpex, has completed the Warradarge wind farm, which with a total capacity of 283 MW will be able to supply renewable energy to approximately 164 households each year.
Huang's words improved the mood, which had been gloomy over AI. Nvidia shares rose as much as 2,8% on Thursday, reversing last week's losses. Stocks in the sector also rose in Asia. A…
A decree signed by Vladimir Putin entrusts a Russian company with the temporary management of Nestlé and Auchan's operations in the country. The two groups formally retain ownership of the assets, but lose operational control. The response: "We are evaluating all…
Rumors are swirling of a possible partnership between the American and Korean groups to produce AI memory chips in Ohio. The two companies are holding off, but the market is already considering a partnership.
The number of Italian companies using AI has doubled in a year, reaching 19,5%. But six out of ten companies interested in adopting it have given up due to a lack of skills. This was the focus of Southern Italy Day in Bari.
The Hera Group has completed 34 projects, including new collection centers, underground recycling centers, smart bins, and digital systems. These projects benefited from €15,8 million in PNRR funding.
Marco Delfrate was named the best investor relations professional in Italy, Sara Pellicanó was awarded as IR Rising Star in the same category
The group will lead a study on the architecture of the future European Earth observation service. It involves an industrial consortium of seven countries, with the goal of integrating satellites, infrastructure, and data to support Europe's strategic autonomy.
The University of Genoa awarded Stefano Barrese an honorary degree in Computer Engineering. His keynote address focused on the relationship between technology, artificial intelligence, and people.
Amplifon is preparing to issue 56 million shares reserved for GN Store Nord, which will increase its stake to 17% with the acquisition of GN Hearing.
OpenAI reveals six cases of anomalous AI behavior during testing: hidden errors, fabricated data, and files uploaded without permission. Security concerns grow.
Ferrari and Rakuten sign a multi-year agreement starting in 2027. The Japanese group will be a Formula 1 Team Partner for telecommunications and e-commerce.
The diesel excise tax cut has been extended until October 5th: starting September 18th, the discount drops to 12,2 cents per liter, then halves to 6,1 cents starting September 26th. The government is valued at €111,8 million...
The dot plot indicated a median consistent with another hike in 2026: this signals a Fed that doesn't consider its monetary tightening phase to be over, with the firm goal of bringing inflation to 2%. With all due respect...
"While others talk about property taxes, we're eliminating a property tax," the Prime Minister claimed after the measure passed by the Council of Ministers. For cars, the limit is 80 kW, equivalent to approximately 109-110 horsepower. The relief will be...
Former Ilva plant: Workers' decree postponed. The supply chain is open to a ban on layoffs pending the Supreme Court's hearing, which has scheduled October 20th.
The measure will be passed to the Senate for approval by September 27. The text includes advance tax payments for large energy companies, funding for road haulage, and provisions for the former Ilva steelworks. Meanwhile, price increases at the pump continue.
After the shockwaves from OpenAI and Anthropic regarding a slowdown in AI, antibodies are now emerging that downplay the risks and suggest possible measures. Meanwhile, megacaps continue on their way, focusing on upcoming IPOs, raising funding, and...
Eni will finance studies on five offshore blocks in Senegal to assess their oil and gas potential. Petrosen will be the technical partner.
After the meeting between Orcel and the German Finance Minister, work begins on building the future of Commerz, but Orcel would like a change at the top: CEO Orlopp and Supervisory Board Chairman Weidmann should leave.
"Whether it's ultranationalists or anti-Europeans, whether it's Russian interference or disinformation, their goal is the same. They despise our values and want to shatter our European unity": what the Commission President said...
The 2026 charging station bonus will begin at noon on September 22nd: the grant covers 80% of the costs, up to €1.500 for private individuals and €8.000 for condominiums. Applications remain open until January 31, 2027.
After the heat of the last few days, the weather is changing: starting Wednesday, rain and thunderstorms will dominate the North, some of which are intense. On Thursday, the bad weather will reach Central Italy and the South in the following days, while temperatures will return to normal.
The most risk-averse are 18-24 year olds. Generally, their portfolios are poorly diversified (72%): only 36% know that a fund is less risky than a single stock. 56% manage to save, setting aside 11,9% of their income.
According to multinational Kone, a leader in vertical mobility, modernizing elevators can significantly reduce energy consumption in residential buildings. The first step is to minimize the energy released during operation.
Identity documents, IBANs, selfies, bank statements and transaction history: these are some of the data that Revolut handed over to a group of hackers after a request from an Italian administration's certified email address.
The new episode of "Arianna," the podcast exploring the connection between technology and everyday life, is online. This time, the focus is on the FiberCop backbone: the network that keeps the country connected and supports the work of businesses,...
This was revealed by La Stampa, according to which there was contact with Luigi Lovaglio, during which the Agricole top management expressed their opposition to the operation, preferring the marriage between Banco Bpm and Crédit Agricole Italia.
The reform was approved with 113 votes in favor, 71 against, and two abstentions. Shortly before the vote, the opposition held up signs reading "No to the fraudulent law."
Founded in 1996, Seabone has accompanied the evolution of the Internet into the era of the cloud and artificial intelligence. Today, Sparkle's global network spans 600 kilometers and reaches over 600 customers in 126 locations.
AI is accelerating amid security concerns and a global race for development. Bill Gates calls for preparedness to manage its effects before technology outpaces regulation.
Poste Italiane and TIM "have different and highly complementary histories, assets, and expertise. Bringing them together can create opportunities that would be more difficult to seize separately," TIM CEO Pietro Labriola wrote to employees.
Milano Finanza revealed this, according to which Bper would have set three conditions, including the presence of a partner
After two years of conflict, UniCredit's CEO met with German Finance Minister Klingbeil. Both sides described the meeting as "constructive" and marked the start of a long negotiation.
In recent years, the Bank has been the subject of three offers. Behind the interest are extremely solid industrial and financial fundamentals.
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, will build NigComSat-2A to bring Internet and digital services to remote areas of Africa.
The Mediobanca Research Area report captures the transformation of Media & Entertainment: streaming is growing, traditional TV is declining, and artificial intelligence is entering the content industry. In Italy, the market continues to evolve.
Monte dei Paschi responded to Consob's request for additional information and spoke of "irrevocable" offers, independent of the outcome of Intesa Sanpaolo's takeover bid. "We will not close Banco BPM branches."
A strike at the former Ilva contractor in Taranto over the risk of 2.500 layoffs. Roads are blocked, and a government-union meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.
An IPO is not out of the question, but it could be postponed to 2027. Here's what's happening.
Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats are the largest party, while Jimmie Åkesson's Sweden Democrats fall to third. However, the center-left and center-right are separated by just a few seats, and a majority remains to be built.
After a career with over $24 million in prize money, the 40-year-old Frenchman will retire at the end of the season, launching his career into finance next year. Already a spokesperson for the fintech company eToro, he has already signed a contract with the company…
Antonelli takes his eighth win and moves to an 81-point lead over Russell. Verstappen and Norris take the podium in Madrid. Ferrari's hopes are over: Leclerc is fourth after leading 33 laps, Hamilton out with a brake failure.
The long-distance banking battle between MPS and Intesa Sanpaolo is heating up. The Siena-based bank's CEO, Lovaglio, defends his double takeover bid and maintains that Banco BPM will not be split up, but an analysis in Il Sole 24 Ore...
Dario Amodei warns that without adequate protections, artificial intelligence could take over the internet in six to twelve months. Musk and Altman support the call, while OpenAI rules out a 2026 listing and emphasizes security.
Italian Apple Store workers are striking on September 18, the day the iPhone 18 launches. 1.600 employees from 17 stores are involved. They are demanding more hiring and sustainable workloads.
Italy is also involved in the race for the South American country's vast oil and LNG resources, as well as its minerals: the recent Confindustria mission, the words of President Orsini, and Eni's role. But in the North Falkland offshore basin...
Nearly 636 million shares were tendered on the last day. Poste thus gains control of TIM with 66,627% of the capital and paves the way for a group with 150 employees. Applications are open again from September 21st to 25th.
According to data from the Excelsior System of Unioncamere and the Ministry of Labor, only 22% of planned contracts will be permanent or apprenticeship-based.
The initiative is aimed at deserving high school students and those who obtained their high school diploma in the 2025-2026 school year
Former Ilva plant: The Court of Appeals confirms the shutdown of the hot zone by October 28th. Health is a priority, but the future of 2.500 related workers is uncertain.
The ECB's interest rate hike has rekindled doubts about mortgages: variable-rate mortgages still start at a lower cost, but the Euribor could rise in the coming months. Fixed-rate mortgages are more expensive, but offer protection from further rate fluctuations.
The Group led by Flavio Cattaneo will reach over 13 GW of installed capacity from renewable sources in North America, including wind, solar and storage systems
Diesel fuel will be discounted by 17 cents per liter until September 17th. Meloni announces new measures, but there's still no agreement on targeted aid.
UniCredit approves the capital increase for its Commerzbank offer. ECB talks are underway; Orcel meets with German Finance Minister Klingbeil on Monday.
