** Shares of IT services provider Megaport MP1.AX rise as much as 6.4% to A$17.52, their highest level since January 18, 2022
** Stock marks biggest intraday pct gain since September 22; top gainer on the ASX 200 benchmark .AXJO
** MP1 heads for a third straight session of gains
** On Thursday, Macquarie raises PT to A$18.5 from A$16.9, upgrades EPS estimates by 7% and 5% for FY27 and FY28, respectively
** MP1 stock has more than doubled in value so far this year
(Reporting by Sneha Kumar in Bengaluru)
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