U.S. stocks close lower as investors remain cautious

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, as investors exercised caution ahead of a pivotal consumer inflation report set to shape expectations for future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 154.10 points, or 0.35 percent, to 44,247.83. The S&P 500 sank 17.94 points, or 0.30 percent, to 6,034.91. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 49.45 points, or 0