Stocks Drop for Third Straight Day Despite Upbeat Economic Data

Market Performance - The stock market experienced a decline for the third consecutive day despite positive economic data [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 201 points, or 0.4% [1] - The S&P 500 index fell by 0.9% [1] - The Nasdaq Composite dropped by 1.3% [1] Treasury Yields - The yield on the 2-year Treasury note increased to 3.65% [2] - The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.18% [2]