Italy - Factors to watch on December 4

The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday.

Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).

For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on (IT/DIA) .

ECONOMY

The commissioners of Italy’s former ILVA steel plants will launch a 5-billion-euro ($5.83 billion) damages claim against ArcelorMittal MT.LU, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Wednesday, as the government seeks a new buyer for the steelmaker.

Treasury announces sale of 12-month BOT bills, with relative amounts to be auctioned on Dec. 10.

OECD releases November composite leading indicator data (1100 GMT).

COMPANIES

ENI (ENI.MI) , ACEA (ACE.MI)

The low-carbon unit of the Italian energy group has agreed to buy some of the businesses of regional utility ACEA in a deal worth 587 million euros ($685 million), the two companies said on Wednesday.

FERRARI (RACE.MI)

The Italian carmaker said on Wedneday it has signed a 350-million-euro ($408.45 million) new syndicated revolving credit facility intended for general corporate and working capital purposes.

FINCANTIERI (FCT.MI)

The Italian shipbuilder signed on Wednesday a partnership agreement with Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRI) aimed at collaboration in the shipbuilding sector.

FINCANTIERI (FCT.MI) , INTERMPUPM (ITPG.MI)

The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will join Italy’s blue-chip stock index, FTSE MIB (.FTMIB) , and Interpupm would be excluded, FTSE Russel said on Wednesday adding that the decisions would become effective after the close of business on December 19.

A2A (A2.MI)

The Italian multi-utility aims to build its first data center in Lombardy, the region around Milan, in 2027, with operations starting the following year, Chief Executive Renato Mazzoncini said on Wednesday.

MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE (MFEB.MI)

Two companies owned by the Italian TV group have filed a lawsuit against U.S.-based Perplexity AI, accusing the artificial intelligence firm of using their audiovisual and film content without permission to train its systems, MFE said in statement on Wednesday.

STELLANTIS (STLAM.MI)

CEO Antonio Filosa attends Goldman Sachs 17th edition annual event “Industrials & Autos Week” (1405 GMT).

DIARY

“Defence summit 2025: a safer and stronger Italy” online event (0830 GMT); expected attendees include Iveco (IVG.MI) Defence Vehicles CEO Claudio Catalano, Fincantieri (FCT.MI) CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, Leonardo (LDOF.MI) CEO Roberto Cingolani; Defence Minister Guido Crosetto gives closing address (1645 GMT).

Rome, Olympic Flame handover in Athens and arrival in Italy at the Quirinale, welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella.

Rome, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto addresses Chamber of Deputies and Senate Defence committees on 2025–2027 multi-year defence program (0730 GMT).

Rome, Milan Stock Exchange CEO Fabrizio Testa addresses Senate Banking Committee (1000 GMT).

Rome, Cabinet meeting (1600 GMT).

Rome, Utilitalia holds event “Cybersecurity: the new challenge for utilities” (0830 GMT); expected attendees include Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) Director Bruno Frattasi, Utilitalia President Luca Dal Fabbro.

Milan, BlackRock (BLK.N) presents “2026 Global Outlook” (0815 GMT).

For Italian market data and news, click on codes in brackets:

20 biggest gainers (in percentage)………… (.PG.MI)

20 biggest losers (in percentage)…………. (.PL.MI)

FTSE IT allshare index (.FTITLMS)

FTSE Mib index…….. (.FTMIB)

FTSE Allstars index… (.FTSTAR)

FTSE Mid Cap index…. (.FTITMC)

Block trades………. (.BLK.MI)

Stories on Italy…… (IT-LEN)

For pan-European market data and news, click on codes in

brackets:

European Equities speed guide………………. (EUR/EQUITY)

FTSEurofirst 300 index………………………… (.FTEU3)

DJ STOXX index……………………………….. (.STOXX)

Top 10 STOXX sectors……………………… (.PGL.STOXXS)

Top 10 EUROSTOXX sectors…………………. (.PGL.STOXXES)

Top 10 Eurofirst 300 sectors………………. (.PGL.FTEU3S)

Top 25 European pct gainers………………….. (.PG.PEUR)

Top 25 European pct losers…………………… (.PL.PEUR)

Main stock markets:

Dow Jones…………… (.DJI) Wall Street report ….. (.N)

Nikkei 225…………. (.N225) Tokyo report………… (.T)

FTSE 100…………… (.FTSE) London report……….. (.L)

Xetra DAX…………. (.GDAXI) Frankfurt market stories (.F)

CAC-40…………….. (.FCHI) Paris market stories… (.PA)

World Indices………………………………. (0#.INDEX)

Reuters survey of world bourse outlook……… (EQUITYPOLL1)

Western European IPO diary…………………….. (WEUIPO)

European Asset Allocation…………………… (EUR/ASSET)

Reuters News at a Glance: Equities…………… (TOP/EQE)

Main currency report:…………………………. (FRX/) ($1 = 0.8569 euros)