Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, Jan. 23, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Tyco International Ltd. rose 6 percent Wednesday after the diversified manufacturer raised its earnings expectations for fiscal 2008.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Aircraft leasing company AerCap Holdings N.V. said Wednesday it signed lease agreements for 21 planes and expects to beat Wall Street's profit forecast in the fourth quarter.
NEEDHAM, Mass. (AP) _ Product development software maker Parametric Technology Corp. raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance Wednesday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) _ First Cash Financial Services Inc. lowered its 2008 earnings forecast on Wednesday to reflect its discontinued operations and a "more conservative" outlook for its Auto Master division.