U.S. stocks close lower ahead of key jobs report
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, as investors awaited Friday's highly anticipated monthly jobs report, which could provide a clearer picture of the labor market and influence Federal Reserve policy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 248.33 points, or 0.55 percent, to 44,765.71. The S&P 500 sank 11.38 points, or 0.19 percent, to 6,075.11. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 34.86