Nokia Q3 operating profit beats expectation By Reuters

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Finnish telecom equipment supplier Nokia (HE:) on Thursday reported a 9% rise in third-quarter operating profit, and said many parts of its business are now turning the corner although some continue to experience market weakness.

Comparable earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose to 454 million euros ($492.73 million) from 418 million euros last year, beating the 424 million euros expected by analysts in an LSEG poll.

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