Italy - Factors to watch on May 15
15/05/2025 05:00
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday.
Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).
For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.
ECONOMY
Bank of Italy releases March data on public finances, state borrowing and debt.
COMPANIES
(*) ENI ENI.MI
The energy group has entered exclusive talks with investment fund Ares Alternative Credit Management over the sale of a 20% stake in its renewable and retail arm Plenitude, it said on Thursday.
(*) IVECO IVG.MI
The truck and bus maker said on Thursday it will press ahead with a plan to spin off its defence business while exploring interest from potential buyers for the unit.
Conference call at 0900 GMT.
PIRELLI PIRC.MI
The tyremaker said on Wednesday that talks to try to mend relations with its largest shareholder, China's Sinochem 600500.SS, had ended without a breakthrough.
ENEL ENEI.MI, LEONARDO LDOF.MI
The power group, the defence company and Ansaldo Energia said on Wednesday they had set up Nuclitalia, a company focused on studying new-generation nuclear technologies. Enel will hold a 51% stake in the new company, Leonardo 10%.
(*) MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE MFEA.MI MFEB.MI
German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 PSMGn.DE, which is fending off a possible takeover by MFE, reported a 39% drop in first-quarter core profit and confirmed its 2025 outlook.
(*) WEBUILD WBD.MI
The construction company said on Wednesday its new orders reached 5 billion euros year to date and confirmed its full-year guidance.
RAIWAY RWAY.MI
The CEO of the tower company, Roberto Cecatto, said on Wednesday that the analysis of a potential tie-up with rival EI Towers is ongoing, focusing on the industrial aspects and potential synergies.
ACEA ACE.MI, ITALGAS IG.MI
The regional utility is considering bidding for the assets to be divested by gas distributor Italgas, its CFO said on Wednesday.
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SFER.MI
The luxury group reported on Wednesday a 1% decline in sales at constant exchange rates for the first quarter of the year, due to weak sales in the Asia Pacific region.
LUXURY GROUPS
Sales of luxury goods worldwide are likely to fall between 2% and 5% this year, consultancy Bain & Co forecast on Wednesday, sharply downgrading its previous estimate for 0-4% growth and signalling further gloom for the sector after 2024's 1% drop.
INTERPUMP GROUP ITPG.MI
Releases Q1 results.
TERNA TRN.MI
Releases Q1 results, followed by conference call (1500 GMT).
DIARY
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attends NATO Foreign ministers informal meeting in Antalya, Turkey.
Rome, Minister Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin attends 7th edition conference on circular economy "Circularity for the relaunch of Made in Italy" and presentation of "2025 Circular Economy Report" (0800 GMT).
Rome, insurance supervisor IVASS President Luigi Federico Signorini addresses Senate committee on banks (1000 GMT).
Rome, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti attends a stamp presentation (1250 GMT) and debate on perspectives at international tennis matches (1600 GMT).
Fabriano, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso attends event "Creativity as the basis for change: urban mole and the new Italian mobility" (0900 GMT).
Milan, 'Milan Netzero summit' continues; ends on May 16. On Thursday expected attendees include Italgas IG.MI CFO Gianfranco Amoroso, Hera HRA.MI Chairman Christian Fabbri, Snam SRG.MI CFO Luca Passa.
Milan, A2A A2.MI CEO Renato Mazzoncini attends 3rd edition dance event "Gala Fracci"' and art presentation "ART IS" (1600 GMT).
((Milan newsroom, e-mail: reutersitaly@thomsonreuters.com))
For Italian market data and news, click on codes in
brackets:
20 biggest gainers (in percentage).............PG.MI
20 biggest losers (in percentage)..............PL.MI
FTSE IT allshare index .FTITLMS
FTSE Mib index........ .FTMIB
FTSE Allstars index... .FTSTAR
FTSE Mid Cap index.... .FTITMC
Block trades.......... .BLK.MI
Stories on Italy...... IT-LEN
For pan-European market data and news, click on codes in
brackets:
European Equities speed guide...................EUR/EQUITY
FTSEurofirst 300 index...............................FTEU3
DJ STOXX index.......................................STOXX
Top 10 STOXX sectors............................PGL.STOXXS
Top 10 EUROSTOXX sectors.......................PGL.STOXXES
Top 10 Eurofirst 300 sectors....................PGL.FTEU3S
Top 25 European pct gainers........................PG.PEUR
Top 25 European pct losers.........................PL.PEUR
Main stock markets:
Dow Jones................DJI Wall Street report ......N
Nikkei 225..............N225 Tokyo report.............T
FTSE 100................FTSE London report............L
Xetra DAX..............GDAXI Frankfurt market stories.F
CAC-40..................FCHI Paris market stories....PA
World Indices.....................................0#.INDEX
Reuters survey of world bourse outlook.........EQUITYPOLL1
Western European IPO diary..........................WEUIPO
European Asset Allocation........................EUR/ASSET
Reuters News at a Glance: Equities...............TOP/EQE
Main currency report:...............................FRX/