BRIEF-Prudential Financial gives Q3 outlook

Oct 9 (Reuters) - Prudential Financial Inc: * Pre-announces selected elements of its expected third-quarter 2008 results * Says expected results reflect an estimated negative pre-tax impact of approximately $700 million * Says expects adjusted operating income for financial services businesses to be between $0.67 per share and $0.90 per share for Q3 * Says has determined to suspend... [read full story]