huntington bancshares inc hban rose 79 on friday after the financial services company forecast strongerthanexpected net interest income as the company said its been performing exceptionally well despite economic headwinds in the sector huntington hiked its view for net interest income in the fourth quarter to rise in the high 20 to low 30 range over the yearago period up from its earlier estimate for an increase in the lowtomid 20 range the bank cited earnings asset growth and higher net interest margin for the more bullish view jefferies analyst ken usdin reiterated a buy rating on huntington and said the companys new guidance would generate net interest income of about 14 billion at the midpoint of the range wall street analysts currently expect huntington bancshares to generate 134 billion in net interest income in the fourth quarter according to factset data the bank also reported thirdquarter earnings of 39 cents a share a penny ahead of expectations the banks thirdquarter revenue of 191 billion beat the wall street target of 184 billion