Stocks are closing lower as Wall Street ends a holiday-shortened week on a down note

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Enzo Biochem Inc. (ENZ) on Monday reported a loss of $3.4 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Farmingdale, New York-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, came to 5 cents per share. The life sciences and biotechnology company posted revenue of $6.2 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ENZ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ENZFARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Enzo Biochem Inc. (ENZ) on Monday reported a loss of $3.4 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Farmingdale, New York-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, came to 5 cents per share. The life sciences and biotechnology company posted revenue of $6.2 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ENZ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ENZFARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Enzo Biochem Inc. (ENZ) on Monday reported a loss of $3.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Farmingdale, New York-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, came to 5 cents per share.The life sciences and biotechnology company posted revenue of $6.2 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ENZ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ENZAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on ENZ

The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

Researchers and watchdog groups say the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce detailed and novel online reviews has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory

U.S. stocks cruised to more records as they closed their best week in a year

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Expedia Inc. (EXPE) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $684 million. The Seattle-based company said it had net income of $5.04 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $6.13 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $6.10 per share. The online travel company posted revenue of $4.06 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.11 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPESEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Expedia Inc. (EXPE) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $684 million. The Seattle-based company said it had net income of $5.04 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $6.13 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $6.10 per share. The online travel company posted revenue of $4.06 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.11 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPESEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Expedia Inc. (EXPE) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $684 million.The Seattle-based company said it had net income of $5.04 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $6.13 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $6.10 per share.The online travel company posted revenue of $4.06 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.11 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPEAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on EXPE

U.S. stock indexes are rising following a mostly encouraging batch of profit reports from big companies

DEWITT, N.Y. (AP) — DEWITT, N.Y. (AP) — Community Financial System, Inc. (CBU) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $49.8 million. The Dewitt, New York-based company said it had net income of 94 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 90 cents per share. The bank holding company posted revenue of $246.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $197.2 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $193.5 million. For the year, the company reported profit of $182.5 million, or $3.44 per share. Revenue was reported as $750 million. Community Financial shares have increased almost 3% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 32% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CBU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBUDEWITT, N.Y. (AP) — DEWITT, N.Y. (AP) — Community Financial System, Inc. (CBU) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $49.8 million. The Dewitt, New York-based company said it had net income of 94 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 90 cents per share. The bank holding company posted revenue of $246.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $197.2 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $193.5 million. For the year, the company reported profit of $182.5 million, or $3.44 per share. Revenue was reported as $750 million. Community Financial shares have increased almost 3% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 32% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CBU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBUDEWITT, N.Y. (AP) — DEWITT, N.Y. (AP) — Community Financial System, Inc. (CBU) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $49.8 million.The Dewitt, New York-based company said it had net income of 94 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 90 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $246.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $197.2 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $193.5 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $182.5 million, or $3.44 per share. Revenue was reported as $750 million.Community Financial shares have increased almost 3% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 32% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CBU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBUAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on CBU

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) on Tuesday reported earnings of $16.5 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Arlington, Texas-based company said it had profit of 32 cents. The real estate and natural resources developer posted revenue of $250.4 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FOR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FORARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) on Tuesday reported earnings of $16.5 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Arlington, Texas-based company said it had profit of 32 cents. The real estate and natural resources developer posted revenue of $250.4 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FOR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FORARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) on Tuesday reported earnings of $16.5 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Arlington, Texas-based company said it had profit of 32 cents.The real estate and natural resources developer posted revenue of $250.4 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FOR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FORAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on FOR

Small businesses had a merry December, as shoppers wrapped up their holiday shopping

The crowded scene in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, influential sporting figures and two foreign leaders with prime seats on the dais

Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also are among the world’s richest men

American consumers wrapped up the year in a spending mood, shopping for all sorts of merchandise from furniture to clothing, and eating out at restaurants, according to the latest government snapshot

Melissa Rivers recalls how quickly the California wildfires spread, leaving her little time to gather cherished belongings before fleeing

U.S. stock indexes were split as gains for oil-and-gas producers helped offset drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech companies

World shares are higher ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, while bitcoin surged to a record high

U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months

U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio

American consumers wrapped up the year in a spending mood, shopping for all sorts of merchandise from furniture to clothing, and eating out at restaurants, according to the latest government snapshot

Smart devices like baby monitors, fitness trackers and internet-connected appliances could soon carry labels certifying that they meet federal cybersecurity standards

Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Schlumberger NV (SLB) on Friday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.1 billion. On a per-share basis, the The Hague, Netherlands-based company said it had net income of 77 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 92 cents per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 90 cents per share. The world's largest oilfield services company posted revenue of $9.28 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.18 billion. For the year, the company reported profit of $4.46 billion, or $3.11 per share. Revenue was reported as $36.29 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SLB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SLBTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Schlumberger NV (SLB) on Friday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.1 billion. On a per-share basis, the The Hague, Netherlands-based company said it had net income of 77 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 92 cents per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 90 cents per share. The world's largest oilfield services company posted revenue of $9.28 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.18 billion. For the year, the company reported profit of $4.46 billion, or $3.11 per share. Revenue was reported as $36.29 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SLB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SLBTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Schlumberger NV (SLB) on Friday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.1 billion.On a per-share basis, the The Hague, Netherlands-based company said it had net income of 77 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 92 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 90 cents per share.The world's largest oilfield services company posted revenue of $9.28 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.18 billion.For the year, the company reported profit of $4.46 billion, or $3.11 per share. Revenue was reported as $36.29 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SLB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SLBAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on SLB

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change

President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel — something he had first vowed to do in March