BUZZ-United Rentals rises on upbeat revenue forecast
United Rentals, Inc.
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** Shares of equipment rental firm United Rentals URI.N up 10% at $1,138 in extended trading
** Co posts record second-quarter revenue and raised its full-year revenue forecast on strong demand for equipment rentals from large construction customers
** Expects annual total revenue in the range of $17.5 billion to $17.8 billion compared to previous range of $16.9 billion to $17.4 billion
** Q2 total revenue grew 12% to $4.41 billion compared to estimates of $4.22 billion-LSEG
** Logs Q2 adjusted profit of $12.76 per share compared to $11.53 per share
** As of Wednesday's last close, stock up ~28% YTD
