NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $6.7 million.

The Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 24 cents per share.

The provider of oil and gas energy services posted revenue of $96.3 million in the period.

Genie Energy shares have climbed 13% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 24% in the last 12 months.

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