Why did Enel SpA stock rise on 8 October?
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Enel SpA +0.37% · FTSE MIB −1.35%
Enel rose slightly, helped by defensive demand. Enel SpA rose slightly over the last five trading days, moving against a clearly weaker FTSE MIB, the Milan stock index. The gain likely reflects defensive demand for utilities, which are seen as steadier businesses when investors are cautious, and the company's first-quarter earnings call last week kept attention on its results. With no major company-specific news in the period, the move was probably sector and market driven. Watch the mid-November earnings report for the next clear signal.
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