CEO Messina: “It’s the best half-year in our history; with MPS, we’ll create a group with annual profits of 16 billion. The Siena board? An unbelievable situation. A renewed bid for the OPAS? No chance.”

Intesa Sanpaolo’s profit rises to 5.6 billion. Messina: ‘Record results’ - 

Contributing to the rise in the Six-Legged Dog’s share price are an increase in share buybacks and the prospect of a special dividend, as well as rises in crude oil prices

Eni is buoyed by improved guidance and better-than-expected figures

The company recorded a slight increase in sales in the second quarter, which is seen as a sign that the new strategy announced by the new CEO, Luca De Meo, is proving effective

Kering shares rally in Paris following its results; the market rewards the first signs of recovery at Gucci

Piazza Affari: bid for the delisting of TradeLab

Figures driven by growth in E&P, GGP and transition satellites. Forecasts for operating results and cash generation have been revised upwards. The share buyback programme rises to 3.4 billion

Eni’s adjusted net profit doubles to 2.3 billion in the quarter

The latest escalation in the Middle East has reignited the oil rally. Selling continues in Asia, where SK Hynix’s record quarterly results have failed to reassure investors regarding AI. London defies the trend with a new record high. Wall Street is in the red. The Fed’s decision on interest rates is due this evening.

Stock markets are under pressure from the tech sector and the crude oil rally; in Milan (-0.5%), Eni stands out. Wall Street is down

Johnson & Johnson reaches a 5 billion settlement over claims that its talcum powder contains asbestos

Adjusted net profit rises – AI Glasses sales double

Essilux: profit rises to 1.92 billion in the first six months

The French group’s debt has fallen by 4.7 billion compared with 31 December 2025, but net profit has also fallen (-60%) – Gucci’s shops are performing well (sales up 7%)

Kering returns to organic growth: first-half revenue at 7.2 billion (+1%)

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Intesa Sanpaolo’s profit rises to 5.6 billion. Messina: ‘Record results’ - MPS: Consob examines governance