The Dow fell 173.96 points, or 0.38%, to 45,947.32, the S&P 500 lost 33.25 points, or 0.50%, to 6,604.72 and the Nasdaq lost 113.16 points, or 0.50%, to 22,384.70.
NEW YORK: US stocks ended moderately lower on Thursday, with most S&P 500 sectors down as economic data increased uncertainty over the outlook for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Data showed initial jobless claims dropped 14,000 to a seasonally adjusted 218,000 for the week ended September 20. Other data showed the US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter amid strong consumer spending and business investment.
