Indexes pressured by dollar weakness, momentum elusive.
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Investors wonder how long consumers will be on spending diet.
Stocks down as pessimism surrounding the world economy weighs on markets.
The French yogurt maker cut its medium-term outlook for sales growth.
New home construction fell in October, rally put in check at session midpoint.
Real estate news leaves stocks flat, but some REIT funds rise.
Currency issues highlighted by Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, prove a brake on the rally.
Traders showed less verve but booked another day in the black.
October jump sends indexes near 2009 highs; General Motors loss narrows, recovery hopes rise.
Worse than expected sentiment report doesn't halt indexes' continuing climb.