Italy to Retain 51% of Poste for Now, Finance Minister Says
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 27 2024
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Source: Bloomberg
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Analyst Views on PST
Wall Street analysts forecast PST stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PST is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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