US STOCKS-Market falls as American Express sinks financials

Mon Feb 4, 2008 2:12pm EST

By Jennifer Coogan
NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) -

U.S. stocks declined on Monday, led lower by financial shares after UBS cut its rating of three big credit card providers, including American Express (AXP.N: Quote, Profile, Research), citing expectations for a consumer-led recession.

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