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* BFGoodrich Co. said it will change its name and logo in a move to solidify its new image as an aerospace and industrial products maker, not a chemicals or rubber company. BFGoodrich will become simply Goodrich as of June 1, pending approval April 17 by shareholders. About 84% of the company’s annual revenue of $4.4 billion is generated by the aerospace segment, versus just 7% in 1985.

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* TLC Laser Eye Centers Inc. forecast better-than-expected results for the fiscal third quarter, saying fewer customers are using the company’s discount competitors to correct their vision. TLC expects earnings to range from break-even to 3 cents a share, excluding a restructuring charge of about $1 million. TLC shares rose 72 cents to close at $8.34 on Nasdaq.

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