Limited expects better third quarter

COLUMBUS, Ohio Limited Brands has raised its third-quarter earnings and October comparable-store sales outlook.

Limited Brands said it now expects third-quarter earnings per share between 0 cents and a loss of 4 cents, versus its previous estimate of a loss of 7 cents to 12 cents. October comparable-store sales are expected to be in the negative low-to-mid single digits, versus its previous estimate of roughly flat.