Trump's announcement: "The Peace Board has reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. Once disarmament is complete, Israeli forces will withdraw and the Force…
FIRSTonline interviewed some experts in international relations and defense, who explain what is changing for the technological and military industry with the Security Action For Europe action tool.
These are hectic hours at Rocca Salimbeni and Piazza Meda, as managers are trying to craft a convincing proposal. But the road to the merger between MPS and Banco BPM remains uphill. Today, Intesa faces a final reckoning.
According to a World Gold Council survey, central banks will increase their gold reserves next year. Silver has added appeal due to its industrial role in many cutting-edge businesses.
Nvidia CEO Huang has agreed to join the board of the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, a prestigious Chinese university headed by Apple's Tim Cook. Among its alumni is Xi Jinping. Here...
MPS and Mediobanca have approved the merger of Piazzetta Cuccia into the Siena-based bank and set the exchange ratio at 2,45 MPS shares for every Mediobanca share, a premium over the 2,2x ratio expected on…
In Italy, the working-age population will decline by 34% by 2060, especially in Southern Italy, but the demographic contribution of immigrants is also declining. This is why demagogic and populist remigration policies are a real…
At the seventh course of the "Political School - Living in the Community," CDP Deputy Director General Fabio Barchiesi explained why today "technical expertise remains essential but is no longer sufficient" and leadership requires other skills. And Stefano Lucchini, Head of…
Comparisons with comparable BTPs along the Italian bond curve still favor the new BTP, despite its smaller size compared to its launch. As of yesterday, it has raised €13 billion. The offering closes on Friday, March 6th at 1:00 PM.
Fourth day of war. The IDF entered southern Lebanon by land. Minister Katz: "The goal is to prevent direct attacks." The first Italians returned from Oman, 200 students departing from Abu Dhabi. Netanyahu: "They were building new nuclear sites."
Widespread attacks are hitting oil and gas facilities across the Middle East. But the attack on the Saudi Arabian refinery in Ras Tanura marks a significant escalation, according to analysts. Here's what the outcome could look like.
Nvidia did not disclose the value of the deal. Zuckerberg: With this deal, we will offer personal superintelligence to everyone in the world.
A study by the Symbola Foundation and Unioncamere. Italy ranks among the top three European countries for the number of green patents. Who is driving sustainable innovation?
Nicola Bedin will retain the remaining 20% of Lifenet and will remain at the helm of the group
The Revenue Agency has released the preliminary tax return forms for 2025: here's everything taxpayers need to know.
Faced with a tragedy like the one on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana, the Swiss government must immediately send a signal that justice exists and arresting the managers is the least it can do. In Italy, they would already be in prison.
Amid controversy over the Fornero reform, adjustments to pension requirements, and accusations of worsening, numbers, logic, and graduality emerge that explain political choices and their impact on the pension system.
In Italy, the aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing industry comprises 145 companies, employing over 50 people, generating a turnover of €17 billion and a value added of €5,8 billion. The space sector has a value added per employee greater than that of the entire…
Interview with Professor Enrico Grosso, a lawyer, former student of Zagrebelsky and honorary president of the "Right to Say No" Committee to the Justice Referendum: "The separation of careers is a slogan used to confuse and risks becoming almost an attempt…
The UK budget aims to fill the gap in public finances with 26 billion pounds, thanks above all to the freezing of tax brackets until 2031, which will bring almost 8 billion pounds into the state coffers.
From the Perugia robbery to the recent theft of Napoleon's jewels: a long trail of mysteries, planned actions, perhaps commissioned, destined for hidden private collections
From increasingly subtle phishing to WhatsApp scams, to social media "cloning," scammers are widening their reach and developing new strategies. Defending yourself is difficult, but not impossible.
Ten RAI reform proposals are currently under consideration by the Senate, but the EMFA is demanding swift decisions. The key issue remains the license fee. Brussels is watching.
European stocks rise, Paris runs. S&P 500 and Nasdaq at all-time highs. Amplifon slips in Milan, cars and luxury breathe. Utilities trail - Follow the LIVE
Three days before the expiry of the offer, Banca Ifis will give a cash bonus of 0,1775 euros per Illimity share, equal to 5% of the basic consideration, if the threshold of 90% of the capital is exceeded.
Can we really say that the G7 is definitely dead in Canada? Interview with Ambassador Riccardo Sessa, President of Sioi: "In the past it made sense, today the final communiqués speak for themselves"
In the heart of the Kuh-e-Dokhtar mountain, south of Tehran and 90 meters deep, lies Fordow, the most inaccessible Iranian nuclear site. Israel cannot strike it, to do so would require the intervention of US weapons. What will Trump decide?
Bankitalia, Panetta in Milan at the conference for the 50th anniversary of Prometeia: "Monetary policy in the euro area is again in a context of high uncertainty". And on AI: "Interesting for economic models" but it is not enough
The giant Coal India reopens abandoned mines and builds new ones. Meanwhile, large investment funds continue to invest heavily in hydrocarbons, especially US ones. And forecasts on the advance of renewables cool.
Bolt from the blue at Renault: in yesterday's board meeting Luca De Meo announced his resignation from the French automotive group and will begin a new professional adventure in the world of luxury. Renault stock collapses, Kering flies to Paris
At the center of the investigation, the sale of 15% of Mps by the Treasury. It was November 2024: in 9 minutes four identical offers would have arrived from Caltagirone, Delfin, Anima and Bpm
Salaries and Irpef: here is a guide to cutting the tax wedge and fiscal drag, to understand how they affect net income
According to Kairos Partners strategist Alessandro Fugnoli, this uncertainty, if managed and combined with solid global growth and controlled inflation, reassures the markets. At least for now.
The US auction round begins today with 10-year bonds, tomorrow it will be the turn of 119-year bonds and Thursday of XNUMX-year bonds. The Treasury will issue a total of XNUMX billion dollars. Japan in the same boat
Side mirrors, stereo speakers, oil pumps, windshield wipers, fuel leak sensors and brake sensors: these are some of the parts of a car that need rare parts. Which are mostly in the hands of China. Someone is looking for…
Tusk loses in Poland: Nawrocki leads the pro-US sovereignist turn. Meanwhile, the sovereignist wind blows on more European states, while Italy seeks balance between sovereignism and integration
The control unit of our solar panels that allows us to monitor remotely and exchange energy with the grid? A gateway for those who want to penetrate the national electricity grid. A major blackout resulting from sabotage? It could happen.…
European stocks mixed as they await positive news from the US-China trade dispute and Russia-Ukraine talks. Gold at its highest. Energy and banking stocks hold up at Piazza Affari. Trump's new tariffs sink cars and luxury - Follow the LIVE
Legal battle over US tariffs imposed by Trump who wins an appeal after the first stop by the judges defined as "horrible" by the tycoon. Now, however, the clash will drag on to the Supreme Court. Today, meanwhile, a press conference with Musk
After months of rumors, confirmation has arrived: Maria Grazia Chiuri is leaving Dior. Jonathan Anderson, who has been leading the men's line of the French fashion house for a few months, should take her place
According to the proxy advisor ISS, the operation has "a solid rationale" and "would clearly be accretive in value", but the outcome of the takeover bid is affected by Siena's "hostile" approach, "the recent decisions of the Government and its support for the MPS offer"
On one hand, the Eu Pilot procedure, through which Brussels requests information on the application of special powers, on the other, the DgComp, which wants clarifications on the constraints imposed on the Unicredit-Banco Bpm takeover bid
Inflation is moving lower much faster than forecast in March, which had not yet incorporated Trump's April 2 tariff measures.
Under the leadership of Philippe Donnet, the leading Italian insurance company starts 2025 with growth, with an increase of 8,9% in operating profit and 7,6% in normalized net profit. Donnet: "It's an excellent start to our new strategic plan"
The new analysis report on industrial sectors (Asi) was presented this morning by Intesa Sanpaolo together with Prometeia. Despite geopolitical risks and the changed geographies of trade, the ability of Italian industry to serve high value-added market niches,…
What is the real state of health of Italian savings and wealth? A book edited by Riccardo De Bonis, Luigi Infante and Enrico Saltari with a preface by the former Governor of the Bank of Italy, Ignazio Visco, tells it very clearly…
This agreement does not erase the years of post-referendum frost, nor does it erase the divergences, but it marks a significant step towards a more pragmatic and solid collaboration between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
What are data centers, how do they work and why are they becoming the key infrastructure of the digital future. Between AI, cloud, sustainability and energy, a journey into the beating heart of the technological revolution
Piazza Affari is weak, in line with Europe. Oil falls after OPEC's alarm on demand. Iveco gives up in Milan - Follow the LIVE broadcast
The latest moves by the president, who was first in Moscow and then in Beijing, will not please Washington and Brussels: Brasilia is offering geopolitical support to the Kremlin and the trade axis with Asia is increasingly intense, risking…
Growing interest in the defense activities of the Iveco group, controlled by the Exor holding company of the Agnelli-Elkann family. Leonardo and Rheinmetall had put 1,5 billion on the table, the Spanish, according to rumors, about half
Referendum 8-9 June: Ipsos polls certify the quorum failure. The Constitutional Court admits the questions but dismantles the illusion of a return to Article 18, highlighting its limited practical utility and the risk of a retreat in worker protections
European stock markets close higher, with investors hoping for a US-China and US-EU deal on tariffs, following the one signed yesterday between the US and Great Britain. After a positive start, Wall Street slows down
The final dividend of 0,75 euros per share will be paid to shareholders at the end of June, resulting in a total dividend of 1,4 billion. Del Fante: "Confirmation of the solidity of our business model". Memorandum with Tim
For the second time in three years, Inzaghi takes his Inter to the Champions League final where they will meet Donnarumma's PSG in Monaco, who eliminated Arsenal last night. Against Barcelona, Inter knew how to suffer and strike at the…
Second good in Germany: Merz was appointed chancellor with 325 votes. The green light for the new German government came after the cold shower in the morning
Investors await the Fed meeting, in Milan the banking risk game continues to be the protagonist • MARKETS Dollar and oil down, duties: currencies also on the table by Gabriella Bruschi - Follow the LIVE BROADCAST
From Mediobanca-Banca Generali to Unicredit-Banco Bpm, at the end of this incandescent season of offers, the Italian financial landscape risks not being the same anymore. On the table are mind-boggling figures
Cautious Europe, eyes on duties. Milan rises. Eyes on the banking risk. Wall Street weak - Follow the LIVE • MARKETS What's happening in the week of the quarterly results by Gabriella Bruschi
INPS has just published the monitoring of retirement flows that allows for updated reflections on exits from work and the differences between the treatment of men and women. Patriarchal is not the pension system but society and…
After the success of Btp Valore, the Treasury is targeting retail with a new Btp Italia, which will mature in June 2032. The bond will offer a 1% loyalty bonus and a minimum guaranteed coupon
Vance and Trump propose a peace deal that includes recognizing Crimea as part of Russia and freezing the current borders. Zelensky rejects the offer, reiterating his no to any territorial transfer. London summit cancelled
Unicredit challenges the restrictions on the offer for Banco Bpm: "They hinder sound management". The bank is considering appealing to the administrative courts, while the offer on the market is approaching
According to the agreement, the bidder undertakes to hold at least 30% of the share capital of the German operator.
Who better than SuperMario Draghi could negotiate with Trump for the EU? This is Matteo Renzi's idea, supported in France by former Prime Minister Barnier. It won't be easy, but Draghi's entry into the field would make Europe take a qualitative leap.
The sterilization of the early retirees in relation to the increase in life expectancy is costly and pension expenditure on GDP continues to grow and is worrying
Growth or recession, inflation and rates, euro and dollar, stock markets and bonds: on all the highly topical economic and financial issues in a turbulent time, tomorrow the Lancette dell'economia will answer on 'FIRSTonline', the historic monthly column…
4% of the capital has adhered to the offer concluded on April 67,976th. Adding the 21,973% already in its possession, Banco Bpm has therefore risen to 89,959% of the Sgr. Piazza Meda: "The conditions for delisting have not occurred"
Trump is coming for a new blow, this time on pharmaceuticals: he has announced that duties on the sector will arrive soon. The estimated economic burden on Italy is 2,5 billion euros
Businesses expect the overall economic situation to worsen, as uncertainty and concerns over the effects of U.S. trade policies weigh heavily
Despite the stock market crashes after the US tariffs announcement, the eToro analyst tries to see the glass half full: tariffs can accelerate the transformations underway and there will be no shortage of attractive opportunities. Healthcare and utilities to follow, while…
Oil, Brent at the lowest since 2021 and Goldman Sachs revises them downwards. Fears of recession and a drop in energy demand, combined with increased production by OPEC+ countries, continue to put pressure on the…
European stock markets close on a black Thursday due to US tariffs. Leonardo and utilities are saved at Piazza Affari - Follow the LIVE broadcast
Acceptance period from April 28. At today's prices the takeover bid is worth 13,9 billion. The offer document foresees synergies for 1,2 billion, but Unicredit "reserves all decisions". Crédit Agricole: "We will not launch a takeover bid on Piazza Meda"
Brugola, a Brianza-based company founded in 1926, is an Italian excellence in the screw sector, with an export share of 90% and global clients, from Volkswagen to NASA. Interview with President Jody Brugola, heir of the founder: “We are ready for the…
European stock markets worsen during the session, with investors worried about the effect of US tariffs on the economy. Milan ends up losing 2%, the worst performer in the Old Continent. Who's up and who's down - Follow the LIVE broadcast
The delay with which the ECB denied the Danish Compromise for the takeover bid by Banco Bpm on Anima and the EBA's refusal to rule create uncertainty upon uncertainty in the Italian game of risk that could also concern the takeover bid by MPS on Mediobanca...
According to the Nomisma Report, carried out in collaboration with Intesa Sanpaolo, there is a constant decrease in operators who are losing competitiveness compared to other EU countries due to the different tax regime. For the Apollo Group, a reduction of VAT to 5% is necessary
For the former Prime Minister and President of the ECB, without proper management at a European level, what will happen is that Germany will rearm, but the others will not.
Trump attacks federal judge James E. Boasberg for attempting to block the deportation of 250 Venezuelans, threatening his impeachment. Behind the clash lies a broader strategy: intimidating the judiciary and strengthening control of the executive
Only higher economic growth makes the reduction of our public debt realistic and that is why we must cheer for the revival of German domestic demand.
You can agree or disagree with the Ventotene Manifesto but don't forget that it is a symbol of Europeanism and even less use it to divide Italians. Meloni prefers to act as a partisan leader rather than a prime minister who knows how to unite the…
The President of the European Commission has announced a plan to enhance private savings parked in current accounts by directing them towards productive uses with possible tax advantages and more resources for Europe to face the epochal challenges that await it.
A promising new chip technology that aims to reduce power consumption isn’t yet reliable enough to be used in flagship graphics processing units, Nvidia’s CEO said yesterday. The switch chips will be available…
Difficult time for the Californian company that has lost 11% on the Nasdaq since the beginning of the year with the ruthless competition of the Chinese DeepSeek and Alibaba. The CEO should present a new family of chips: the Rubin
Germany's historic decision to abandon fiscal rigor and finance defense and infrastructure is leading to a move higher in yields. Here's what analysts think
US imposes new sanctions on Russia, targeting oil, gas, banks. Trump steps up pressure on Putin for ceasefire in Ukraine
LVMH renews its top management: Damien Bertrand moves to Louis Vuitton, Frédéric Arnault takes the reins of Loro Piana and Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou joins Dior. The leadership of the Roman fashion house remains up in the air
The Valtellina bank responds with a new industrial plan to the takeover bid launched by Bper: between 2025 and 2027, the target is 1,8 billion in cumulative profit and 1,5 billion in dividends, doubling the distribution made in the last 3 years. Pedranzini: "The spirit…
By June, the government will have to assign over 400 positions in public companies. Among the hottest positions are those of Fincantieri, Italgas, Snam and Aspi, with an eye also on giants such as Invitalia and Sace
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz called it "Germany's whatever it takes". Berlin intends one of its most well-known constitutional norms to be able to invest in military spending and infrastructure, finally returning to growth. The CDU-SPD compromise gives rise to…
Tim's board of directors confirmed preliminary data and approved the consolidated financial statements. The issues regarding Vivendi and Poste's strategy remain open
The Hong Kong company, which owns the Panama Ports Company and Wind 3 in Italy, has reached an agreement to sell 90% of the division that manages the ports of Panama for approximately 19 billion dollars
The exorbitant costs, the doubts about the economic convenience, the new safety constraints, the delays in the development of the new generation reactors, the errors and omissions. The bill just passed by the Government promises advantages for everyone, but it must…
We publish excerpts from the speech by the Director of FIRSTonline at the Bari conference of Corecom Puglia on February 24th on the role of Artificial Intelligence in today's information world
Reuters rumors are confirmed: Tim's shareholders meeting, initially scheduled for April 10, has been postponed to June. With the 2024 budget at stake, contacts between shareholders are intensifying, and Poste could become the key mediator…
According to observers, the mining value of rare earths in Ukraine is limited to a maximum of 3 billion per year. Then the value multiplies over and over again along the various processing processes. But who in the world owns the…
The payout rises to 40% of free cash flow. For 2025, the group expects revenues of 15 billion and new orders of 50 billion. Prime Minister Meloni also commented positively on the operation with Subsea7
February 24, 2025 marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Three years of war, devastation and resistance, with a continuing challenge for freedom. What fate awaits Ukraine and Zelensky amid political uncertainty, international negotiations and the determination of the…
Poste closes 2024 with record revenues of 12,58 billion euros and a net profit of 2,01 billion. The Board of Directors raises the dividend to 1,08 euros, anticipating the 2026 target. For 2025, even higher targets: revenues of…
