Earnings Report

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session on Thursday with a slight decline as investors digested the latest round of earnings, with a sharp drop in telecoms offset by gains in healthcare.

In a story Oct. 19 about Core Laboratories NV's earnings, The Associated Press reported erroneously that earnings per share missed estimates.

In a story Oct. 19 about Core Laboratories NV's earnings, The Associated Press reported erroneously that earnings per share missed estimates.

Walgreens reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $1.03 billion.

Walgreens reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $1.03 billion.

Union Pacific profit fell 13 percent in the third quarter as the railroad hauled 6 percent less freight and coal demand continued to plummet.

Union Pacific profit fell 13 percent in the third quarter as the railroad hauled 6 percent less freight and coal demand continued to plummet.

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after China reported its economy expanded at a steady 6.7 percent pace in the July-September quarter, better than some forecasters had expected.

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after China reported its economy expanded at a steady 6.7 percent pace in the July-September quarter, better than some forecasters had expected.

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. (DNKN) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $52.7 million.

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. (DNKN) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $52.7 million.

Verizon said its profit fell in its most recent quarter as it added fewer subscribers for its traditional cellphone business.

Verizon said its profit fell in its most recent quarter as it added fewer subscribers for its traditional cellphone business.

Property and casualty insurer Travelers reported a 22.8 percent fall in quarterly net profit on Thursday as gains from underwriting declined.

Property and casualty insurer Travelers reported a 22.8 percent fall in quarterly net profit on Thursday as gains from underwriting declined.

Verizon Communications, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier that has agreed to buy Yahoo's core business, reported a 6.7 percent drop in quarterly revenue on Thursday as it discounted heavily to attract subscribers.

Verizon Communications, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier that has agreed to buy Yahoo's core business, reported a 6.7 percent drop in quarterly revenue on Thursday as it discounted heavily to attract subscribers.

American Airlines reported a 1.1 percent drop in quarterly revenue as a crowded market hurt ticket sales.

American Airlines reported a 1.1 percent drop in quarterly revenue as a crowded market hurt ticket sales.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $516 million.