Stock markets: Milan (+1.3%) closes at a new record high on hopes regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices fall again - 

Palantir raises its revenue forecast thanks to strong demand from the US government

Despite the positive assessments from analysts, investors are focusing on the financing of the deal, which includes an equity component

Prysmian shares fall as the market gives a lukewarm reception to the deal with Atkore

According to the British newspaper, the two groups are considering a merger worth around $400 billion, which would result in the creation of the world’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical group

AstraZeneca shares fall on the London Stock Exchange

Analysts highlight the significant acceleration in the second quarter, the more favourable market conditions and the greater clarity regarding the achievement of the 2026 targets

Shopping at Diasorin following the financial results and a flurry of promotions

Another major deal on the North American market, following those involving Encore Wire and Channel – The aim is to establish a presence in a rapidly expanding sector driven by data centres, AI and electrification

Prysmian makes a comeback on the US market by acquiring Aktor for 3.3 billion - 

Tisg, ‘Uncertainties regarding the company’s ability to continue as a going concern’

Prysmian acquires US-based Atkore in a deal worth 3.3 billion - 

Ft: AstraZeneca in talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over a massive 400 billion merger

Share prices were buoyed by the latest easing of tensions in the Middle East, which helped oil prices to reverse course, with the price of a barrel of WTI falling back below the symbolic $80 mark. The euro stood at 1.15 against the US dollar, whilst the spread closed lower at 79 points

Stock markets got off to a flying start in August as crude oil prices fell. Milan closed up 1.3% - 

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Stock markets: Milan (+1.3%) closes at a new record high on hopes regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices fall again - Bending Spoons acquires Airtable

Palantir raises its revenue forecast thanks to strong demand from the US government

Prysmian shares fall as the market gives a lukewarm reception to the deal with Atkore

AstraZeneca shares fall on the London Stock Exchange

Shopping at Diasorin following the financial results and a flurry of promotions

Prysmian makes a comeback on the US market by acquiring Aktor for 3.3 billion - The agreement

Tisg, ‘Uncertainties regarding the company’s ability to continue as a going concern’

Prysmian acquires US-based Atkore in a deal worth 3.3 billion - The details

Ft: AstraZeneca in talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over a massive 400 billion merger

Stock markets got off to a flying start in August as crude oil prices fell. Milan closed up 1.3% - Market Mover