[The Three Major U.S. Stock Indexes Record Three Consecutive Annual Gains, Dow Posts Eight Consecutive Monthly Gains] The three major U.S. stock indexes closed slightly lower, all recording three consecutive annual gains. The Nasdaq fell 0.76%, the S&P 500 fell 0.74%, and the Dow fell 0.63%. Among them, the Dow posted eight consecutive monthly gains. (Cailian Press)