Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, March 27, from AP Financial News:
SAN DIEGO (AP) _ Gas and electric utility Sempra Energy on Thursday reiterated its 2008 profit outlook and issued guidance that suggests profits next year could grow more than Wall Street is expecting.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Shoe retailer DSW Inc. said Thursday same-store sales will decline in the first half of the current fiscal year as the economy slows and consumers curb spending.
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) _ Upscale watch maker Movado Group Inc. said Thursday it expects fiscal 2009 earnings to range between $1.65 and $1.72 per share.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Scholastic Corp. narrowed its full-year earnings forecast Thursday, remaining within range of Wall Street's expectations.