U.S. stocks end mixed, Dow extending winning streak

NEW YORK, May 8 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, as investors were digesting a slew of Federal Reserve officials' commentary.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 172.13 points, or 0.44 percent, to 39,056.39, extending its winning streak to six days. The S&P 500 sank 0.03 points to 5,187.67. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 29.80 points, or 0.18 percent, to 16,302.76.