Discount chain Big Lots is conducting going-out-of-business sales at its remaining locations after a sale of the company didn’t materialize

Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the early phases of the winter holiday shopping season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target Corp. (TGT) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $854 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of $1.85. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.29 per share. The retailer posted revenue of $25.67 billion in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25.91 billion. For the current quarter ending in January, Target expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.85 to $2.45. The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.30 to $8.90 per share. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TGT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target Corp. (TGT) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $854 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of $1.85. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.29 per share. The retailer posted revenue of $25.67 billion in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25.91 billion. For the current quarter ending in January, Target expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.85 to $2.45. The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.30 to $8.90 per share. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TGT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target Corp. (TGT) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $854 million.On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of $1.85.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.29 per share.The retailer posted revenue of $25.67 billion in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25.91 billion.For the current quarter ending in January, Target expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.85 to $2.45.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.30 to $8.90 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TGT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGTAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on TGT

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

TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $74.5 million in its third quarter. The Tustin, California-based company said it had a loss of $2.66 per share. The company posted revenue of $402,000 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 SPCE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SPCETUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $74.5 million in its third quarter. The Tustin, California-based company said it had a loss of $2.66 per share. The company posted revenue of $402,000 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 SPCE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SPCETUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $74.5 million in its third quarter.The Tustin, California-based company said it had a loss of $2.66 per share.The company posted revenue of $402,000 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 SPCE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SPCEAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on SPCE

U.S. stocks rose to turn what would have been one of the market’s worst weeks of the year into just a pretty bad one

An early rebound for U.S. stocks petered out by the end of the day, leaving indexes close to flat

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) on Thursday reported a loss of $41.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Danbury, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of $2.21 per share. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to $2.10 per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.64 per share. The fuel cell power plant maker posted revenue of $49.3 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $39.9 million. For the year, the company reported a loss of $126 million, or $7.83 per share. Revenue was reported as $112.1 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FCEL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FCELDANBURY, Conn. (AP) — DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) on Thursday reported a loss of $41.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Danbury, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of $2.21 per share. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to $2.10 per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.64 per share. The fuel cell power plant maker posted revenue of $49.3 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $39.9 million. For the year, the company reported a loss of $126 million, or $7.83 per share. Revenue was reported as $112.1 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FCEL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FCELDANBURY, Conn. (AP) — DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) on Thursday reported a loss of $41.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Danbury, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of $2.21 per share. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to $2.10 per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.64 per share.The fuel cell power plant maker posted revenue of $49.3 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $39.9 million.For the year, the company reported a loss of $126 million, or $7.83 per share. Revenue was reported as $112.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FCEL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FCELAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on FCEL

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

U.S. stocks slipped as juice ran out for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory

Whether dressed in black, mimicking bare branches or decked out with enough bows for a Taylor Swift concert, the Christmas trees in some U.S. homes this year display an unconventional streak

WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — BlackBerry Ltd. (BB) on Thursday reported a loss of $11 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Waterloo, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 2 cents per share. The cybersecurity software and services company posted revenue of $143 million in the period. For the current quarter ending in February, BlackBerry said it expects revenue in the range of $126 million to $135 million. The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $517 million to $526 million. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, the company's shares hit $2.98. A year ago, they were trading at $4.21. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BBWATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — BlackBerry Ltd. (BB) on Thursday reported a loss of $11 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Waterloo, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 2 cents per share. The cybersecurity software and services company posted revenue of $143 million in the period. For the current quarter ending in February, BlackBerry said it expects revenue in the range of $126 million to $135 million. The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $517 million to $526 million. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, the company's shares hit $2.98. A year ago, they were trading at $4.21. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BBWATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — BlackBerry Ltd. (BB) on Thursday reported a loss of $11 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Waterloo, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 2 cents per share.The cybersecurity software and services company posted revenue of $143 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in February, BlackBerry said it expects revenue in the range of $126 million to $135 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $517 million to $526 million.In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, the company's shares hit $2.98. A year ago, they were trading at $4.21._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BBAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on BB

Dozens of massive data centers are consuming more electricity than all of the urban homes in Ireland and starting to wear out the warm welcome that brought them here

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $249 million. On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had net income of $1.96. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.76 per share. The seller of cookware and home furnishings posted revenue of $1.8 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.77 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WSM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $249 million. On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had net income of $1.96. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.76 per share. The seller of cookware and home furnishings posted revenue of $1.8 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.77 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WSM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $249 million.On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had net income of $1.96.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.76 per share.The seller of cookware and home furnishings posted revenue of $1.8 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.77 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WSM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSMAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on WSM

Stock indexes closed mixed on Wall Street at the end of a rare bumpy week

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Lovesac Company (LOVE) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents. The company posted revenue of $149.9 million in the period. For the current quarter ending in January, Lovesac said it expects revenue in the range of $221 million to $241 million. The company expects full-year earnings to be 27 cents to 74 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $660 million to $680 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOVE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOVESTAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Lovesac Company (LOVE) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents. The company posted revenue of $149.9 million in the period. For the current quarter ending in January, Lovesac said it expects revenue in the range of $221 million to $241 million. The company expects full-year earnings to be 27 cents to 74 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $660 million to $680 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOVE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOVESTAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Lovesac Company (LOVE) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents.The company posted revenue of $149.9 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in January, Lovesac said it expects revenue in the range of $221 million to $241 million.The company expects full-year earnings to be 27 cents to 74 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $660 million to $680 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOVE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOVEAutomated InsightsZacks stock report on LOVE

A federal regulator has sued JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America

U.S. stock indexes trimmed some of their stellar gains for the year

Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the early phases of the winter holiday shopping season

President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty to him after he felt bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his first term

The Environmental Protection Agency says it concluded more than 1,800 civil cases this year, a 3% increase over 2023, and charged 120 criminal defendants, a 17.6% increase over the previous year

Cyprus’ energy minister says ExxonMobil could partner up with a consortium composed of Eni of Italy and Total of France to jointly develop gas deposits they’ve discovered close to each other off the island nation’s southern coast