UK's Clarkson rises as company forecasts annual profit above market view
BUZZ-UK's Clarkson rises as company forecasts annual profit above market view ** Shares of shipping services provider Clarkson CKN.L up 7% at 5,410p
** Stock among top gainers on FTSE Mid 250 index .FTMC
** Company expects annual underlying PBT to be not less than £135 million ($178.32 million), above company-compiled average analyst estimates of £115.2 million
** Company says trading in August and September has been very strong
** As of last close, stock up 32.4% YTD
($1 = 0.7571 pounds)
(Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru)