The FTSE MIB Index decreased 37 points or 0.07 percent on Thursday to close at 52374 points.

The decline was led by STMicroelectronics (-5.03%), Prysmian (-2.92%) and Buzzi Unicem (-2.47%).

On the upside, the strongest performers were Fincantieri (4.18%), Assicurazioni Generali (2.24%) and Moncler (1.99%).