(AP) - Stocks are lower for a second straight session.
Analysts say disappointing earnings and guidance from Intel have made investors who are already worried about the economy even more jittery.
There are more indications of a slowing economy. The Federal Reserve reports output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities showed no growth in December.
Higher costs for energy and food in 2007 have pushed inflation up by the largest amount in 17 years. The Labor Department says consumer prices rose by 4.1 percent for all of last year, while prices for both energy and food shot up by the largest amount since 1990.
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