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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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  • Sankyu Executes Share Buyback, Stock Split, and Raises Dividend Amid Updated Vision 2030
    May 16, 2026, 2:14 PM EDT. Sankyu Inc. (TSE:9065) announced a ¥20 billion share repurchase program targeting up to 5 million shares, alongside a five-for-one stock split and increased fiscal 2026 dividends. These moves reflect a coordinated capital policy aimed at enhancing shareholder returns and liquidity while backing steady profit growth. The updated Vision 2030 plan signals strengthened governance but highlights risks related to execution consistency. Market analysts suggest the stock remains undervalued by approximately 42%, with a fair value estimate near ¥15,534, encouraging investors to consider ownership amid ongoing operational improvements and capital restructuring.

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Fortinet Stock Hits New High on AI Security Moves

Fortinet Stock Hits New High on AI Security Moves

16 May 2026
Fortinet shares closed at a record $122.78 on Friday, up 0.75%, defying a 1.5% drop in the Nasdaq composite. The stock rose 7.6% for the week, boosted by strong first-quarter results and an AI-security partnership with Nvidia. Trading volume reached about 5.5 million shares. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend; Fortinet will present at J.P. Morgan’s technology conference on Tuesday.
Altria Stock Defied Wall Street’s Selloff. The New CEO And Dividend Story Comes Next

Altria Stock Defied Wall Street’s Selloff. The New CEO And Dividend Story Comes Next

16 May 2026
Altria Group closed Friday at $73.09, up 0.94%, bucking a broad market selloff that saw the S&P 500 drop 1.24%. The stock climbed 7.3% over the week amid a CEO change and a declared $1.06 quarterly dividend, implying a 5.8% yield. Peers Philip Morris and British American Tobacco both fell Friday. Altria’s first-quarter adjusted earnings per share rose 7.3% to $1.32.
XRP drops over weekend as $1.50 seen as key before crypto vote in Washington

XRP drops over weekend as $1.50 seen as key before crypto vote in Washington

16 May 2026
XRP traded near $1.42 Saturday, down about 2% over 24 hours, despite the Senate Banking Committee advancing the CLARITY Act on May 14. Bitcoin and ether also fell, with bitcoin at $78,266 and ether at $2,178. XRP’s market cap stood at $87.6 billion, with daily volume near $1.82 billion. U.S.-listed spot XRP funds saw $25.8 million in inflows Monday, their largest since January.
Oil’s $110 Shock Sets Traders on Edge for Next Week

Oil’s $110 Shock Sets Traders on Edge for Next Week

16 May 2026
Brent crude settled at $109.26 and WTI at $105.42 on Friday, both posting weekly gains over 7%. Market tension rose as Strait of Hormuz traffic remained restricted and global oil inventories fell by 250 million barrels over March and April. U.S. crude stocks dropped by 4.3 million barrels last week. Traders watched for signals from U.S.-Iran talks and the upcoming May 20 inventory report.
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