Article: Chicago Tribune Bill Barnhart column: Stocks decline after mixed day.(Column)

Byline: Bill Barnhart

Aug. 30--Stocks prices eased Thursday, led by further declines in financial service stocks and a rare "sell" recommendation by Merrill Lynch for retailing giant Wal-Mart stores.

Technology stocks continued their recent rally. After the close of regular trading, computer maker Dell posted better-than-expected quarterly results.

Lehman Brothers trimmed its profit estimates for four of its rival investment banks, Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, sending shares of the companies lower.

Wal-Mart lost nearly 2 percent after the Merrill Lynch investment rating downgrade.

The Dow ...

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