Consumer confidence falls in June

Stocks Lower on Consumer Weakness
Wall Street fell in midday trading as a weak report on consumer spending raised concerns about the economy.

Consumer spending could boost the stock market
Wall Street wants consumers to do their part to heal the economy. Traders know it's going to take some time.

US service sector inched closer to growth in Aug.
The U.S. economy's service sector inched closer to growth in August, but still shrank for the 11th straight month in the face of weak consumer spending.

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