FTSE MIB Gains on Energy Rally and Corporate Earnings
2026-04-23 15:55
By
Isabela Couto
1 min. read
The FTSE MIB gained 0.3% to close at 47,907 on Thursday, lifted by energy gains and strong corporate results.
The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled US Iran peace talks pushed oil prices higher, helping Eni rise 1.2%.
The company will release its Q1 2026 results tomorrow.
STMicroelectronics surged 14.1% after reporting first-quarter results above expectations, signaling recovery in key semiconductor markets and forecasting further growth in the second quarter.
Utilities also advanced, with Enel up 1% and Snam gaining 1.6%, while energy-related stocks Prysmian and Tenaris both rose 1.1%.
On the downside, most financials traded lower as the oil spike renewed stagflation concerns.
The BTP Bund spread widened sharply and bond yields rose; UniCredit lost 1.9% and Intesa Sanpaolo shed 0.9%.
Luxury stocks also declined amid risk aversion, with Ferrari down 0.7%, Moncler 2.1%, and Brunello Cucinelli 0.9%.