Merger fever lifts Milan's FTSE Mib index over 51,000 points

MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published June 9, 2026 at 09:50 AM UTC·Main source · ANSA

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01 — Who
Intesa Sanpaolo, Banco BPM, Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), Generali
02 — Where
Milan, Italy

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The FTSE Mib index reached 51,065 points, the highest level since March 2000. Intesa Sanpaolo announced a 31 billion euro bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS). Banco BPM proposed a merger of equals with MPS.

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