Outlook roundup: First Solar expects 2010 sales to rise by nearly $900M, Danaher lifts outlook

Outlook roundup: First Solar, Danaher

Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, Dec. 16, from AP Financial News:

NEW YORK (AP) — First Solar Inc. said it expects sales to increase by almost $900 million in 2010 as the solar panel maker expands production.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Medical and industrial equipment maker Danaher Corp. raised its fourth-quarter and full-year adjusted profit guidance above Wall Street estimates and issued a positive outlook for its financial performance in 2010.

NEW YORK (AP) — The global chemicals industry is poised for a gradual recovery in 2010, with stronger demand in China and South America tempered by constrained Western European and North American markets, Fitch Ratings said.