New York - Technology and energy shares pushed US stocks lower Friday, capping a mixed week for investors amid unease about the pace of the world's economic recovery. Tech stocks slid after a disappointing earnings report from computer giant Dell, whose shares plummeted 10 per cent after the company said profits fell more than 50 per cent in the third quarter.

Energy producers lost ground amid a drop in commodity prices. Crude oil dropped nearly 1 per cent to 76.72 dollars per barrel in N... ( more )