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Honda up 4.6 percent after report of strong profits

TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Shares in Honda Motor opened up 4.6 percent after a report the automaker is likely to post strong third-quarter profits.

The company's operating profit for the October-December quarter was likely between 120-170 billion yen ($1.3-$1.9 billion), roughly twice that of the previous quarter, the Nikkei business daily said. [ID:nTOE60Q0B9]

As of 0009 GMT, Honda had risen 4 percent to 3,160 yen. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka)