Finnair shares get a lift from FY guidance hike
BUZZ-Finnair shares get a lift from FY guidance hike ** Shares in Finnair FIA1S.HE 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)