U.S. stocks close mixed as consumer sentiment stays low

NEW YORK, June 14 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday as weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment in June weighed on the market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 57.94 points, or 0.15 percent, to 38,589.16. The S&P 500 dipped by 2.14 points, or 0.04 percent, to 5,431.6. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 21.32 points, or 0.12 percent, to 17,688.88, achieving its fifth consecutive record close.