Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:08:03 GMT
U.S. stocks decline as corporate earnings lower-than-expected
U.S. shares slumped on Thursday, halting their two-day advance this week, as companies reported lower-than-expected profits and European policy makers said the common currency's advance could slow down the economic recovery in Euro-area. The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased 0.3%, or 42.47 points, to 13,944.05.All but two groups in the benchmark index edged lower with technology sector tumbling the most