borsa italiana is important for italian companies. it is on the positive side it leaves the italian companies more access to the network of investors that is broader. on a geographical perspective, it puts it under the umbrella of other borsa italiana companies there is more to the merger there are still questions to be answered and this is a developing story for sure, what is happening today is that is the beginning of the new chapter as the logo goes up on the outside of borsa italiana back to you. >> claudia, thank you. great to have that shot. to keep up with the latest on borsa italiana merger, head to cnbc.com ♪ ♪ >>> bt has confirmed it is in early stage talks with partnes regards its sports business. the company is speaking to disney and days inn and amazon over the potential sale of bt sport. the company said it was exploring ways to take the business to the next stage in its growth >>> spotify ceo is serious about his plans to takeover arsenal football club. the billionaire is expected to make an offer in the coming days spe

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