AMS posts third-quarter revenue jump, sees strong demand from Apple, others

VIENNA (Reuters) - Apple supplier AMS beat expectations with a 41% jump in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday and forecast further strong demand for its optical sensors from smartphone makers as it takes aim at a takeover of German lighting maker Osram .Revenue of $645 million topped its own forecast of $610-640 million and AMS said it expected a figure of $610-$650 million in the fourth quarter. AMS' Swiss-listed shares, which gapped higher at the open, were down 0.9% at 0810 GMT.Its adjusted..