BUZZ — Finnair shares get a lift from FY guidance hike
* Shares in Finnair rise 12% after the Finnish airline raised its FY guidance and posted preliminary Q3 results * It now expects FY revenue in range of €3.5-3.6 billion ($7.94 billion), up from previous €3.4-3.5 billion * Finnair also raised FY comparable operating result to €175-220 million from earlier €120-190 million * Its Q3 comparable operating profit came at around €84 million, up from €50.7 million a year ago * "Air travel demand has continued to be stronger than previously was anticipated," Finnair says in a press release * Shares are on track for best day since February if gains hold ($1 = 0.8945 euros) (Reporting by Vera Dvorakova) ((vera.dvorakova@thomsonreuters.com)
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