BUZZ-Humana shares rise after the company raises its annual profit forecast

November 6 - ** Health insurance company Humana (HUM.N) shares rose 3.7% in pre-market trading to $427.30

** HUM raised (link) its annual earnings forecast to at least $9.50 per share, up from the previous expectation of at least $9 per share

** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the company reported a medical loss ratio (the proportion of premiums spent on patient care) of 93.7%, while analysts expected 94.39%

** Third-quarter revenue was $41.16 billion, above expectations of $40.89 billion

** As of the previous trading day's close, HUM has risen 60% so far this year

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