BUZZ — Ireland's Hostelworld slides on softer FY27 growth outlook

* Shares of online hostel booking platform Hostelworld up/down 14.7% at 87p * Top loser on FTSE small cap index * FY27 net revenue growth seen in mid-single digits * ** Says Middle East conflict and weak long-haul travel demand are likely to weigh on volumes into 2027 * Expects FY26 adjusted core profit of €20 mln-€21 mln, below company-compiled estimates of €22.9 mln ($25.71 mln) * Up to Tuesday's close, stock has fallen 18.4% so far this year ($1 = 0.8908 euros) (Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru) ((Anushka.Chourasia@thomsonreuters.com)