Scholastic

After stronger-than- expected book sales of the “Hunger Games” trilogy, Scholastic now expects adjusted 2012 profit to exceed $3.40 a share, ahead of its prior estimate of $2.60 to $2.90 a share.

Dick Clark

Dick Clark Productions Inc. prevailed in a lawsuit brought by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which had alleged that the producer couldn’t license broadcasts of the Golden Globes.

SEC promotion

The Securities and Exchange Commission said George Canellos, director of itsNew York regional office, has been named deputy enforcement director.

Condé newbie

Condé Nast Entertainment Group has named Sahar Elhabashi executive vice president, chief operating officer. Elhabashi will report to Dawn Ostroff, president of the group.

On tap

According to a court filing, prosecutors seek to use wiretaps of former hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam in a trial against former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta, accused of passing tips to Rajaratnam.