Eni SpA E, an integrated energy company, announced its partnership with Nexi, the leading European PayTech, for the establishment of innovative electronic and digital payment services. Following the announcement on Feb 6, 2023, the stock jumped almost 3%.
Eni’s primary partner, Nexi, will help accomplish the dual goal of ensuring the finest evolution of existing payment services, as well as designing and implementing new solutions to keep up the energy company’s business, with increased focus on Sustainable Mobility and Plentitude.
This alliance will generate synergies and prove to be advantageous for both the companies. Eni will improve customer experience for its clients and benefit by taking advantage of future opportunities arising from the evolution of payment systems and relevant regulation at the European level. Nexi, on the other hand, with its portfolio of innovative products, will benefit from the opportunity to work with Eni for developing new solutions by simplifying payments and enabling people and businesses to build closer relationships and grow together.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Eni currently carries a Zack Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Meanwhile investors interested in the energy sector might look at the following companies that presently carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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