Midday Report: Michael Kors Slumps on Weak Outlook; Dow Falls From Records

Stocks moved lower as the Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back from its recent highs and crude oil tanked the energy sector.
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Stocks moved lower as the Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back from its recent highs and crude oil tanked the energy sector. Banking stocks had lifted the Dow to records, a rally that appears to have ended. An improved economic outlook helped to boost consumer sentiment in early November. The University of Michigan's index rose to its highest since mid-2016. A final read on sentiment will be released in just under two weeks. Michael Kors (KORS) fell after issuing a disappointing outlook. The fashion and accessories retailer also reported weaker second-quarter results than expected as a decline in tourism and drops in mall traffic affected sales.  Nvidia (NVDA) - Get Report surged after breezing past analysts' profit and sales estimates over its recent quarter. The chipmaker nearly doubled its earnings, while sales rocketed 54% higher. Nvidia also upped its dividend.