Outlook Roundup: Limited Brands, Toro

Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, May 21, from AP Financial News:

NEW YORK (AP) — Limited Brands executives say the economy appears to be stabilizing a bit, but they expect sales will remain weak over at least over the next several quarters.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Outdoor equipment maker Toro Co. cut its full-year earnings and sales forecast on Thursday, saying any improvement in the economy is unlikely to affect its fiscal-year results.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dental and veterinary products supplier Patterson Cos. on Thursday forecast a profit below Wall Street expectations, saying economic weakness will continue to hurt its business.