Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, Nov. 4, from AP Financial News:

Independent oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp. on Wednesday said its third-quarter tumbled as lower crude oil and natural gas prices offset higher production and lower costs.

What follows is a roundup of corporate earnings reports for Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Independent oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp. on Monday said it successfully drilled a Haynesville Shale well in San Augustine County, Texas.

No doubt the widespread use of solar and wind power is ideal, but it’ll be a long time before the mass adoption of those alternative energies is a reality. In the meantime, Cramer says, the US should shift its focus to natural gas.

Stocks ended lower Wednesday, despite a late attempt at a recovery, as disappointing readings on the service sector and employment situation, as well as a cautious outlook from Dow component P&G, fueled concerns about the economic recovery.

Stocks tumbled Wednesday following disappointing readings on the service sector and employment situation, as well as a cautious outlook from Dow component P&G.

Stocks tumbled Wednesday following disappointing readings on the service sector and employment situation, as well as a cautious outlook from Dow component P&G.

Stock index futures pointed to a slight rise Wednesday, despite a drop in shares for Dow component Procter & Gamble and a sharp rise in planned layoffs for July.