Among the earnings projection stories for Monday, May 12, from AP Financial News:
Top stories:
NEW YORK (AP) _ Women's apparel retailer AnnTaylor Stores on Monday boosted its first-quarter outlook, helped by improving performance at its Loft stores.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Patriot Coal Corp. reiterated its full-year guidance Monday, saying it continues to expect earnings of 95 cents to $1.30 per share.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Wachovia Corp., the nation's fourth-largest bank, said Monday its securities unit and affiliates have received inquiries and subpoenas from federal and state regulators over auction-rate securities.