Positive session for Piazza Affari with the European stock exchanges supported by the wait for the EMA verdict on the Astrazeneca vaccine. In the late afternoon, the health watchdog found that the company’s vaccine was “safe and effective in preventing Covid-19 and its benefits outweigh the risks” and recommended countries to proceed with vaccinations.
The Ftse Mib climbs to new highs from February 2020, closing at 24,360 points (+ 0.33%). On the Piazza Affari parterre, the excellent moment of the bankers is confirmed: + 0.9% for Banco BPM which in recent days has been at the center of new rumors that lead to a possible merger with Bper; Unicredit also did well at + 0.39%; however, the best is Intesa Sanpaolo at + 1.47% close to the 2.35 euro area, on the new highs of more than one year. Compared to 12 months ago, the title marks a balance of + 62%.
The auto sector is also very good with Stellantis closing + 2.98% at € 15.39, on the highest levels since January 2019. The whole Agnelli galaxy is flying in general with + 3.75% for CNH and +1, 48% for Exor.
The positive momentum of Telecom Italia continues (+ 0.98% to € 0.464) which updates the maximums to over a year following its March ahead entirely on the Stock Exchange. To support the title contribute the words of the Minister of Economic Development, Giancarlo Giorgetti, who seem to favor an acceleration on the single network.