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Wall Street ends lower after sell-off Wall Street ends lower after sell-off
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(Close): US shares turned sour after a strong start on Wednesday, with energy and consumer goods firms faring worst.(Close): US shares turned sour after a strong start on Wednesday, with energy and consumer goods firms faring worst.
A key oil stockpiles report and a Federal Reserve survey suggested more sluggish economic growth.
The Dow Industrials declined 364.81 points or 2.2% to 16,151.41 and the S&P 500 fell 2.5% to 1,890.28. The Nasdaq shed 3.4% to 4,526.06.The Dow Industrials declined 364.81 points or 2.2% to 16,151.41 and the S&P 500 fell 2.5% to 1,890.28. The Nasdaq shed 3.4% to 4,526.06.
Microsoft ended the day down 2.2%, having earlier risen 2% after analysts at Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock.Microsoft ended the day down 2.2%, having earlier risen 2% after analysts at Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock.
Oil prices dipped below $30 per barrel, but have bounced back, with West Texas Intermediate now at $30.72.Oil prices dipped below $30 per barrel, but have bounced back, with West Texas Intermediate now at $30.72.
The Home Depot retail chain was the Dow's biggest faller, shedding 4.8%.The Home Depot retail chain was the Dow's biggest faller, shedding 4.8%.
Exxon Mobil, the only gainer on the Dow, managed a 0.6% rise, which analysts said was a move to safety within the energy sector. However, rival oil firm Chevron fell 1%.Exxon Mobil, the only gainer on the Dow, managed a 0.6% rise, which analysts said was a move to safety within the energy sector. However, rival oil firm Chevron fell 1%.
Shares in General Motors added 0.6% after it raised the size of its share buyback scheme by 80% to $9bn, increased its dividend and raised its profit outlook for 2016.Shares in General Motors added 0.6% after it raised the size of its share buyback scheme by 80% to $9bn, increased its dividend and raised its profit outlook for 2016.
General Electric fell 1.4% after announcing 6,500 job cuts at its operations in Europe over the next two years.General Electric fell 1.4% after announcing 6,500 job cuts at its operations in Europe over the next two years.