
U.S. stocks closed lower as Dow, S&P retreat from highs; investors digested latest
batch of corporate earnings, while stronger-than-expected results from Apple Inc. helped limit
losses on Nasdaq composite.
Dow Jones fell 25.50 points to 15,542.24, while S&P 500 dropped 6.45 points to 1,685.94.
However, Nasdaq gained 0.33 points at 3,579.60.