** Shares of Zip Co Ltd ZIP.AX rise as much as 7.6% to
A$0.425, their highest level since Aug. 15
** Financial services co expects to achieve positive group
cash EBTDA for 2H24 and FY24
** Co expect reduction in cash operating costs in FY24
** Co sees increased revenue margin from new products in
FY24
** About 8.9 mln shares change hand compared to 30-day
average trading volume of 5.3 mln shares
** Stock down 22.6% YTD as of last close
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com;))