Stocks Dip as Investors Pause Record Run, Cyber Monday Sales Set New High
• Stocks edged lower as investors took a breather following recent gains; major indexes ended modestly lower • Online shopping expected to hit record $12 billion in sales for Cyber Monday, sign of strong consumer spending • Focus on upcoming inflation and consumer spending data to gauge economy and Fed policy outlook • Crown Castle gained as activist Elliott pushes for changes at wireless tower owner • Affirm Holdings jumped on increased use of “buy now, pay later” option boosting holiday sales