MENTOR, Ohio (AP) -- Steris Corp., which makes sterilization systems, said Tuesday it expects fiscal 2008 profit to range from $1.35 to $1.45 per share on revenue growth of 4 percent to 6 percent, implying sales of just under $1.25 billion to $1.27 billion.

PLANO, Texas (AP) -- Rent-A-Center Inc., the nation's largest rent-to-own operator, said late Monday it expects fourth-quarter sales to come in below analysts' estimates, but predicts 2008 revenue above Wall Street's view.

JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Utility operator FPL Group Inc. on Tuesday boosted its 2008 profit forecast and expects to earn about $3.45 per share this year.

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Health care real estate investment trust HCP Inc. said late Monday it anticipates full-year funds from operations in range of analysts' estimates.

RESTON, Va. (AP) -- Information-technology services company SI International Inc. said Tuesday it expects fourth quarter earnings below Wall Street analysts' estimates.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- Corinthian Colleges Inc. predicted second-quarter revenue will beat Wall Street expectations on Tuesday and raised its fiscal year 2008 earnings and revenue outlook.