** Shares in Grand City Properties GYC.DE rise 2.3% as the
German residential real estate company hikes its FY funds from
operations (FFO) guidance, after posting H1 results
** Grand City now expects FY FFO of 180 million euros to 190
million euros ($197.82-$208.81 million), compared to 175-185
million euros previously targeted
** "Slight guidance increase might act positive at least at
trading start," a local trader says
** The company's H1 net rental income came at 212 million
euros, up 3% from 204 million a year earlier
** The stock, has gained 18.1% YTD, is among the best
performers of Germany's small-cap index .SDAXI , which is down
0.14%
($1 = 0.9099 euros)
(Reporting by Ozan Ergenay)
((ozan.ergenay@thomsonreuters.com))