STOCKHOLM, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Finnish telecom equipment

supplier Nokia 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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