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Last Week on Borsa Italiana: FTSE MIB Drops 6.5% as Banks Sink, Nexi Slides, Leonardo Holds Up

Last Week on Borsa Italiana: FTSE MIB Drops 6.5% as Banks Sink, Nexi Slides, Leonardo Holds Up

Italy’s FTSE MIB closed Friday at 44,152.26, down 6.48% from Feb. 27 and sharply below last week’s high. Nexi shares plunged 22% after unveiling a new plan, while STMicroelectronics and major banks also fell. Leonardo rose 3.39% after a UK helicopter contract. Investors raised bets on an ECB rate hike in 2026 as oil prices surged and inflation risks grew.
7 March 2026
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FTSE MIB week ahead: What to watch on Borsa Italiana after banks’ late-week stumble

FTSE MIB week ahead: What to watch on Borsa Italiana after banks’ late-week stumble

Milan’s FTSE MIB fell 0.45% to 47,210 on Friday, led by sharp drops in Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Mediobanca, down 6.7% and 6.2%. Despite the slide, the index remained up 1.6% for the week. Traders cited uncertainty over a share-swap ratio and the state’s stake in MPS. The Bank of Italy ordered higher capital buffers for major lenders, effective April 2026.
28 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Asian Shares Decline Amid Rising Bond Yields and Tech Sell-Off
    May 20, 2026, 12:17 AM EDT. Asian shares mostly declined Wednesday, pressured by rising bond yields linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, which raised inflation concerns. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 1.2%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.6% and China's Shanghai Composite slid 0.5%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.8%. South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's Taiex posted modest gains. U.S. futures were stable after the S&P 500's 0.7% fall Tuesday, marking its third straight loss. Tech stocks, previously buoyed by artificial intelligence optimism, faltered, led by Nvidia's 0.8% decline. Investors await Nvidia's quarterly earnings, seen as a key indicator for the tech sector and broader market. Oil prices remained volatile amid Strait of Hormuz closure concerns. Akamai Technologies tumbled 6.3% following its $2.6 billion convertible note offering announcement.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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