Poste Italiane S.p.A. provides postal, logistics, and financial and insurance products and services in Italy. It operates through four segments: Mail, Parcels and Distribution; PostePay Services; Financial Services; and Insurance Services. The Mail, Parcels and Distribution segment offers mail, parcel, and logistics management services, as well as engages in the distribution network business. The PostePay Services segment provides payment management and e-money services; and LIS point of-sale network, as well as mobile and fixed-line telephony services and electricity and gas marketing. The Financial Services segment engages in the placement and distribution of financial and insurance products and services, such as current accounts, postal savings products, mutual investment funds, and loans. The Insurance Services segment is involved in the investment, retirement, and protection businesses through the issuance of life and P&C insurance products. The company was founded in 1862 and is based in Rome, Italy.
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Over the last 7 days, the market has dropped 2.4%, driven by a loss of 11% in the Consumer Discretionary sector. As for the longer term, the market has actually risen by 22% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.6% annually. Market details ›