** Brokerage Jefferies expects Qube Holdings QUB.AX to see
earnings growth in FY24, citing the "diversified nature" of the
Australian logistics company
** Says declines in co's container volumes in August is in
line with expectations
** QUB is expected to grow strongly in FY24, offsetting the
expected 1H24 weakness in jointly-owned container terminal
operator, Patrick, and the A$40-A$45 mln of additional net
interest costs in FY24 - Jefferies
** Maintains PT at A$3.98 ($2.53) with "buy" rating
** QUB up 1.78% YTD, as of last close
($1 = 1.5741 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Adwitiya Srivastava in Bengaluru)
((Adwitiya.Srivastava@thomsonreuters.com;))