(Alliance News) - European stock markets are set for a bullish open on Tuesday, according to futures trading, as commercial negotiations between the US and China continue in London, focusing on rare earths and trade restrictions.

President Trump described the talks as challenging but said he had received "good reports." Investors are also awaiting Italian industrial production data to gauge the health of the European economy.

The FTSE Mib, after closing down 0.4% at 40,461.79 points, is currently showing a gain of 47.50 points.

Across Europe, London's FTSE 100 is up 19.00 points, Frankfurt's DAX 40 is gaining 23.60 points, and Paris' CAC 40 is rising by 8.50 points.

Among smaller indices, last night the Mid-Cap dropped 0.3% to 54,681.33, the Small-Cap gained 0.1% to 31,504.51, and the Italy Growth index ended down 0.1% at 8,110.84.

Back in Milan, on the main Piazza Affari board, STMicroelectronics led the way with a 2.9% gain, followed by Campari up 2.2%, while DiaSorin rounded out the top three with a 1.9% increase.

DiaSorin announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for its new LIAISON PLEX Gram-Positive Blood Culture Assay multiplex molecular test panel, designed for identifying bloodstream infections. This new test complements its previously approved respiratory infection assay, expanding the company's diagnostics portfolio.

FinecoBank, up 1.7%, reported that net inflows in May saw a significant acceleration, surpassing EUR1.3 billion, a 39% increase compared to EUR946 million a year ago.

On the downside, Iveco Group finished at the bottom, losing 2.5%, with Generali down 2.2% and Hera dropping 1.7%.

Among midcaps, Technoprobe, up 1.5%, announced Friday that the board of directors has proposed expanding the board from nine to ten members.

Additionally, the board has requested authorization to buy back its own shares for up to EUR60.0 million, an increase from the current EUR50.0 million buyback plan, for which it is seeking revocation.

Anima Holding closed up 0.7%. The company reported a particularly positive net inflow for May in the asset management sector, registering an increase of EUR623 million, net of insurance mandates in branch I, as specified by the company. This result brings total assets under management to EUR205.2 billion, or EUR206.3 billion including administered assets.

Sesa closed with a 3.0% gain. Carel Industries also rose, up 3.3%, and d'Amico climbed 1.7%, while Acea, Lottomatica, and Banca Generali ended with losses of 2.6% for the first two and 2.4% for the latter.

On the Small-Cap index, EPH lost 7.8%. Class Editori closed with a gain of around 35%, while Eems jumped 23%.

Caleffi rose 1.3% after announcing on Monday the launch, from June 10, of a buyback program for up to 125,000 of its own shares.

The shares may be purchased up to a maximum value set at EUR100,000.

Among SMEs, Alfonsino climbed 7.0% after announcing Monday the signing of a new national agreement with the I Love Poke brand, a leading poke chain in Italy and a key player in the fast-casual healthy food segment.

The agreement will see Alfonsino's delivery service activated in four Italian cities: Rome, Nola, Casoria, and Salerno, further strengthening the platform's presence in strategic areas of Central and Southern Italy.

Eprcomunicazione - flat at EUR1.34 per share - announced Friday that its subsidiary Justbit Srl has secured a EUR110,000 contract.

The contract covers the management of a major multi-utility's mobile application until the end of 2025.

In New York last night, the Dow closed just below flat, the Nasdaq added 0.3%, and the S&P 500 ended up 0.1%.

In Asia, the Nikkei is up 0.3%, the Shanghai Composite is down 0.5%, and the Hang Seng is off by 0.3%.

In currency markets, the euro is trading at USD1.1408, down from USD1.1422 on Monday evening, while the pound is at USD1.3530 from USD1.3562 the previous night.

In commodities, Brent crude is trading at USD67.22 a barrel, up from USD66.90 on Monday evening, while gold is valued at USD3,321.51 an ounce, down from USD3,351.72 an ounce the previous night.

Tuesday's calendar includes Italian industrial production at 1000 CEST and the Sentix investor confidence index at 1030 CEST.

In the afternoon, on the bond front, French BTF auctions with three-, six-, and twelve-month maturities are expected at 1500 CEST, while in the US, Treasury bill auctions with three- and six-month maturities are scheduled.

No major announcements are expected from companies listed on Piazza Affari.

By Maurizio Carta, Alliance News Reporter

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