Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, June 4, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. fell sharply on Wednesday after the homebuilder said its second-quarter loss grew tenfold, citing a difficult business environment for home construction.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Novatel Wireless Inc. rose Wednesday afternoon as an analyst upgraded the wireless modem maker, saying it is on track to meet second-quarter expectations.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Smith International Inc. shares rose Wednesday as investors warmed to the oilfield services company's purchase of a Houston concern that offers petroleum drilling tools.