HOUSTON (AP) _ Vertex Energy Inc. (VTNR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $2.4 million in its third quarter.

The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share.

The environmental services company posted revenue of $37.4 million in the period.

The company's shares closed at 47 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $1.33.

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