Among the earnings projection stories for Friday, May 2, from AP Financial News:
WARREN, Ohio (AP) _ Automotive components maker Stoneridge Inc. said Friday that based on the current industry outlook it expects its 2008 profit to rise.
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) _ American Public Education Inc., which runs an online education system, on Friday raised its full-year profit outlook above Wall Street's estimates based on solid first-quarter results.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Consolidated Edison Inc. said Friday it expects to earn $2.95 to $3.15 a share from ongoing operations in 2008, roughly in line with what Wall Street analysts are expecting.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Energy and construction company MDU Resources Group Inc. on Friday raised its 2008 earnings forecast, putting it more in line with Wall Street's expectations.