Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News:
Top stories:
ARMONK, N.Y. (AP) _ IBM Corp. its raising its profit targets for the year _ again.
Other stories:
GLENVIEW, Ill. (AP) _ Industrial products and equipment manufacturer Illinois Tool Works Inc. on Thursday issued a third-quarter earnings prediction inline with Wall Street's expectations and raised its forecast for the year.
CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) _ Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt Inc. on Thursday reaffirmed full-year guidance mostly above Wall Street's expectations.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Evergreen Solar Inc. on Thursday offered guidance for the third quarter that falls below Wall Street's expectations.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) _ Medical device maker Stryker Corp. said Thursday it continues to expect growth in the orthopedic implant market, despite potential pricing pressure, and backed its full-year guidance.