On May 25, Italy's benchmark stock index shattered the previous record high closing level that had stood since 2000. The notable rebound in the energy and chip sectors in the near term provided a substantial impetus, driving the market to this historic achievement. On Monday, Italy's FTSE MIB index surged by as much as 1.2% during intraday trading, reaching 50,121.2 points and eclipsing the previous record set 26 years prior. After experiencing three consecutive years of growth, the Italian stock market has amassed an 11% gain thus far in 2026. As a chip supplier to industry giants Tesla and Apple, STMicroelectronics has witnessed a cumulative increase of 156% in 2026. The swift development of artificial intelligence infrastructure has significantly spurred demand for optical components that are efficient in transmitting data. Simultaneously, the soaring prices of oil and gas have propelled energy companies Saipem Spa and Eni SpA to increases of 73% and 41%, respectively, in 2026.