Italian Consumer Finance Stock News

If you are wondering whether UniCredit's huge run means you have already missed the boat, or if there is still value left on the table, you are asking exactly the right question. The stock has climbed 3.7% over the last week, 12.9% over the past month, 84.7% year to date and a massive 98.9% over the last year, on top of multi year gains of 541.4% over three years and 1086.1% over five years. These gains have come as UniCredit has been rewarded for aggressive capital returns, including...

Eni has recently completed the acquisition of Santos’ interests in the Petrel and Tern gas fields in Australia’s Bonaparte Basin, giving Eni Australia full control of these offshore gas assets and associated infrastructure. This move consolidates Eni’s gas footprint in northern Australia, supporting sensitive domestic supply obligations while preserving options for future LNG and carbon capture-linked developments in the wider Asia-Pacific portfolio. We’ll now examine how taking full control...

In recent weeks, the European market has experienced mixed performance, with Germany's DAX and Italy's FTSE MIB showing modest gains while France's CAC 40 and the UK's FTSE 100 have seen slight declines. Amid these fluctuations, investors are increasingly interested in identifying stocks that may be undervalued based on their intrinsic worth relative to current market prices. In such an environment, a good stock is often characterized by strong fundamentals and potential for growth that may...

While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like...

Despite an already strong run, Siav S.p.A. ( BIT:SIAV ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 30% in the last...

Buying a low-cost index fund will get you the average market return. But if you invest in individual stocks, some are...

Ferrari (BIT:RACE) just wrapped up its €2 billion buyback a year early and immediately rolled out a new €3.5 billion program through 2030, right after guidance cuts knocked the stock sharply lower. See our latest analysis for Ferrari. The sharp October reset in expectations explains why the 1 month share price return is down 12.6 percent and the year to date share price return is off 23.1 percent. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of about 74.5 percent still reflects...

As the European markets navigate a period of mixed performance, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending slightly lower and major indexes showing varied results, investors are keenly observing potential opportunities within smaller market segments. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat outdated moniker, continue to capture interest as they often represent smaller or newer companies with unique growth potential. By focusing on those with robust financials and a clear growth...

Morgan Stanley recently upgraded Lottomatica Group from Equalweight to Overweight, citing a favorable risk‑reward profile supported by several operational and regulatory catalysts in Italy. The bank highlighted the upcoming Italian licensing round, the recovery of the PWO platform, World Cup tailwinds, and an accelerated share buyback program as key factors that could reshape Lottomatica’s competitive position and capital allocation. We’ll now explore how Morgan Stanley’s upgrade,...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.3x Comer Industries S.p.A. ( BIT:COM ) may be sending bearish signals...

As the European market navigates mixed signals with indices like Germany's DAX seeing gains while others such as France's CAC 40 experience declines, investors are closely watching central bank policies and economic data for cues. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer potential opportunities, particularly when considering factors such as growth prospects and financial health in a fluctuating market landscape.

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

When close to half the companies in Italy have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may consider...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Juventus Football Club (BIT:JUVE) has quietly edged higher, with the share price up about 2 % on the day and over 20 % in the past week, drawing fresh attention to its recent slide this year. See our latest analysis for Juventus Football Club. That sharp 7 day share price return comes after a tougher spell, with the 1 year total shareholder return still negative. This suggests sentiment may be turning, but the longer term story remains mixed for now. If Juventus’s recent bounce has you...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Assicurazioni Generali indicates that they...

Fincantieri S.p.A. ( BIT:FCT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...

While De'Longhi S.p.A. ( BIT:DLG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...

Moltiply Group S.p.A. ( BIT:MOL ) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 16% in the last...

Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) has quietly climbed about 12 % over the past month and roughly 23 % in the past 3 months, even though the shares are still down sharply year to date. See our latest analysis for Stellantis. Those gains mark a clear shift in sentiment, with the 30 day share price return now firmly positive even though the year to date share price performance and one year total shareholder return are still in the red. This suggests early momentum rather than a full turnaround. If...

In recent days, Tamburi Investment Partners S.p.A. reported the sale of 300 TIP bonds on Euronext Milan and the repurchase of 101,634 ordinary shares, lifting its treasury stock to 12.051% of share capital. The increased treasury position, built through the ongoing buyback program, underlines management’s willingness to deploy capital directly into the company’s own equity. We will now examine how Tamburi Investment Partners’ expanded share buyback program shapes its investment narrative and...

NewPrinces (BIT:NWL) has quietly kept investors engaged this year, with the stock up about 61% year to date despite a dip over the past 3 months that invites a closer look. See our latest analysis for NewPrinces. The recent pullback, including a weaker 90 day share price return, sits against a powerful year to date share price gain and multi year total shareholder returns that still signal upward momentum rather than a trend reversal. If NewPrinces has caught your eye, this could be a good...

Earlier this month, Reply announced it had achieved the new AWS Agentic AI Specialization and been named an Implementation Partner for Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, highlighting the capabilities of its AWS-focused units Data Reply and Storm Reply in deploying autonomous AI systems at enterprise scale. An early proof point is Reply’s work with French vacation platform Totemia, where an AgentCore-based conversational agent is improving peak-load handling and shortening response times, with the...

In recent days, Steel Authority of India Limited awarded Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche contracts worth about €500 million to supply a new blast furnace, continuous slab casting machine and hot strip mill for an expansion project. This package of high‑value plant orders deepens Danieli’s foothold in the Indian steel equipment market and reinforces its role as a preferred technology partner for large‑scale capacity upgrades. We’ll now explore how this sizeable €500 million order win from...