Data point to strong labor market and faster economic growth than previously thought
Stocks fell Thursday after economic data pointed to a strong labor market and faster economic growth than previously thought.
The S&P 500 tumbled 56.05 points, or 1.4%, to close at 3822.39. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 348.99 points, or 1%, to 33027.49. The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite lost 233.25 points, or 2.2%, to close at 10476.12. U.S. markets had rallied Wednesday, fueled by signs of revived consumer confidence, but on Thursday they were on track for their third consecutive weekly decline.
