BUZZ-Ball Corp shares fall as third-quarter turns to loss

November 3 - ** Ball Corporation (BALL.N) shares fell about 2% in pre-market trading, quoted at $66.54

** The aluminum packaging manufacturer posted a loss in the third quarter due to a $475 million non-cash pension settlement charge

** Net loss for the third quarter was $94 million, or 36 cents per share, compared to a net profit of $321 million, or $1.18 per share, in the same period last year

** Thanks to robust demand for beverage cans, increased shipments, and favorable pricing, third-quarter net sales and adjusted profit both exceeded expectations

** As of the previous trading day's close, BALL has risen about 29% year-to-date

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