Published May 4, 2016 9:32am EDT | Updated May 4, 2016 10:04am EDT

U.S. Stocks Open Lower As Economic Data Disappoint

U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday, as investors grappled with a number of mixed economic reports that suggested the economy continues to grow at a slow pace. The S&P 500 was down 9 points, or 0.4%, to 2,054. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 74 points, or 0.4%, to 17,671 at the open. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite began the session down 24 points, or 0.5%, at 4,738.