Profit taking sends stocks lower in thin trading
Wall Street retreated as investors booked profits after a rally amid worries over overvaluation and the economy. The Dow fell 75.62 to 8440.04, Nasdaq slipped 8.93 to 1457.23, and the S&P 500 lost 7.59 to 911.43, with unemployment claims rising to 455,000 and durable goods rising 2 percent in March. Analysts caution for a brief weakness before a possible renewed rise as first quarter earnings largely beat expectations.
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Durable goods orders rise 2 percent in March report
The Commerce Department shows durable goods orders up 2 percent in March driven by military equipment demand, bouncing from February's 1.5 percent drop. Non-defense capital goods rose 1.8 percent after a 5 percent February decline, while unemployment claims data signaled mixed economic pain.
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Oil futures in New York and London wobbled after OPEC boosted its official quota by 4 percent to 25.4 million barrels daily starting June 1. Analysts noted the move could be aimed at preserving market share ahead of Iraq’s resumed exports, with prices recovering as traders covered shorts.
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