Stocks show little direction in choppy trading

Stocks show little direction in choppy trading
Stocks were little changed Tuesday after a drop in energy stocks canceled out investors’ enthusiasm about reports on construction spending and manufacturing.
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Economic reports show no inflation but little hiring

Economic reports show no inflation but little hiring
The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight time. Meanwhile, consumer prices remained flat.
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Data on service sector show a struggling recovery

Data on service sector show a struggling recovery
The economy’s service sector grew slightly in January, while the pace of job losses slowed, signaling a recovery still struggling to gain strength.
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