Outlook Roundup: Koppers, Great Wolf

PITTSBURGH (AP) Koppers Holdings Inc. expects to meet Wall Street's expectations for profit and sales this year, the carbon and wood products maker said Wednesday.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Great Wolf Resorts Inc., which operates indoor water-park resorts, said Wednesday it will likely report a loss in its first quarter.

WESTWOOD, Mass. (AP) LoJack Corp., which makes vehicle-tracking devices, on Wednesday issued a 2008 profit prediction under Wall Street's expectations, citing the impact of a slowing U.S. economy and the rollout of new technology.

CHICAGO (AP) Huron Consulting Group Inc. said Wednesday it expects first-quarter earnings to range between 66 cents and 70 cents per share.

NEW YORK (AP) Iconix Brand Group Inc., which owns and licenses such apparel brands as Candie's and Joe Boxer, on Wednesday affirmed its 2008 profit outlook and raised its revenue guidance.

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) Girls' specialty retailer Tween Brands Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profit could rise above Wall Street's expectations.

CORONA, Calif. (AP) Branded and generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday it expects 2008 earnings of $1.68 to $1.78 per share compared to $1.27 per share in 2007.

NEW YORK (AP) Digital navigation device maker Garmin Ltd. predicted Wednesday it will beat analysts' earnings and sales forecasts this year, helped by new product lines and a deeper push into Europe.

SAN DIEGO (AP) Restaurant operator Jack in the Box Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal 2008 profit will probably rise above Wall Street estimates.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) China-based solar-cell maker Suntech Power Holdings Co. said Wednesday it expects first-quarter revenue to miss analysts' estimates, partly due to seasonal slowness.