Among the earnings projection stories for Friday, April 25, from AP Financial News:
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) _ Ceradyne Inc., which makes ceramics used as military armor and in industrial processes, on Friday reiterated its 2008 outlook and said a potential deal could push its earnings to the high end of its guidance range.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Snack maker Lance Inc. on Friday affirmed its 2008 profit outlook and raised its revenue guidance, saying it will likely report higher sales due to price increases and an acquisition.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Entergy Corp. maintained its 2008 profit forecast Friday after reporting a 46 percent surge in first-quarter profit on improved nuclear unit results.