Among the earnings projection stories for Tuesday, July 8, from AP Financial News:
HOUSTON (AP) _ ConocoPhillips, the third-largest U.S. oil company, said Tuesday its global production fell as expected in the second quarter because of planned maintenance, but it benefited from higher oil and natural gas prices.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Burger King Holdings Inc., the nation's No. 2 hamburger chain, reaffirmed its 2008 profit and revenue guidance at an investor conference Tuesday.
ZEELAND, Mich. (AP) _ Gentex Corp., which makes rearview mirrors for the automotive industry, on Tuesday cut its second-quarter sales growth estimates, citing lower-than-expected automotive production.