U.S. stock indices closed lower on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2% to 42,141.54, while the S&P 500 edged down 0.3% to 5,813.67. The Nasdaq saw a steeper decline, falling nearly 0.6% to 18,607.93. The U.S. economy expanded by 2.8% in the third quarter, missing expectations of 3% growth, while the ADP report showed a strong October increase in private payrolls with 233,000 jobs added, well above forecasts. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day: Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) closed the day with a sligh…
