Milan – Financial markets mid-session day, Asian markets are mixed, Western futures are weak after the S&P 500 recovery, markets are closed and are currently awaiting announcements from important accounts such as Tesla and Alphabet.
In Asian indices, technology stocks led gains after last week’s losses, while market expectations New China Stimulus But most importantly, after the central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates Disappointment with the plenary session There was no shocking party.
Investors’ attention then turned to the release of key data on U.S. PCE inflation, the Federal Reserve’s preferred indicator. Joe Biden Drop out of the presidential race and endorse the vice president Kamala Harris While there was much discussion about who to choose as a running mate, it had little impact on sentiment.
In terms of business, Stop Alphabet acquisition (Google Holdings) Cybersecurity startup Wizwhich is valued at $23 billion: according to rumors in the Anglo-Saxon press, the negotiations have reached an impasse, and the Wall Street Journal reports that an email was sent to employees on Monday in which Wiz’s CEO Assaf Rappaportsaid the company is now targeting an initial public offering. This would be the largest acquisition in Google’s history.
However, in Italy, Eni and KKR sign provisional exclusive agreementa company with extensive operations in our country, such as telecommunications networks, to sell a stake of between 20% and 25% in Enilive, based on a valuation of the company between 11.5 and 12.5 billion euros.