Piazza Affari improves along with other European bourses and moves steadily into positive ground in a session marked by the absence of Wall Street's compass, closed for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.

The focus then shifts to tomorrow, with a special eye on the monthly U.S. labor market data.

Around 4:15 p.m., the Ftse Mib rises 0.78 percent after a weak start. Volumes around 1.45 billion.

The rise is supported by the good pitch of banks and energy.

In the spotlight with over +5% Prysmian, which benefits from an interview of the CEO to the Financial Times in which he reiterates the possibility of a dual listing in New York and foresees other acquisitions in the US. Words in line with what has been said previously, but reinforcing the likelihood, Citi says in a note.

Iveco accelerates (+5.1%) while Stellantis gives up 0.4%, positive cues on luxury.

(Claudia Cristoferi, editing Andrea Mandalà)