Stocks fell for the first time this month after the release of disappointing unemployment data.
The Labor Department said 1.877 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, topping a Dow Jones estimate of 1.775 million. Continuing jobless claims rose sharply, nearly reaching 21.5 million.
The data was released a day ahead of the department's monthly jobs report.United States Latest News, United States Headlines
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