U.S. News & World Report | US stocks eke out tiny gains after a sluggish day U.S. News & World Report U.S. stocks drifted mostly lower in late-afternoon trading Monday, weighed down by energy stocks as the price of oil declined. Investors were also considering the latest batch of company earnings and deal news, as well as a slowdown in China's growth. US stocks edge down as oil price falls US stocks are mixed in afternoon trading; Oil price falls |