Mid- and small cap stocks fell on Monday as concerns about the economy persisted, offsetting improved data on consumer spending.

Mid- and small cap stocks fell on Monday as concerns about the economy persisted, offsetting improved data on consumer spending.

Worries about the U.S. economic recovery overshadow billion-dollar corporate deals and Bank of Japan s new monetary-easing policies.

Worries about the U.S. economic recovery overshadow billion-dollar corporate deals and Bank of Japan s new monetary-easing policies.

Stocks fell in the year s lightest volume on Monday as worries about the pace of economic recovery overshadowed data showing a rise in consumer spending and income.

Stocks fell in the year s lightest volume on Monday as worries about the pace of economic recovery overshadowed data showing a rise in consumer spending and income.

Stocks fell Monday after more signs of slowing economic growth got investors worried ahead of a key report on jobs later this week. The latest cause for worry came in a report showing that personal incomes rose less than expected in July.

Stocks fell Monday after more signs of slowing economic growth got investors worried ahead of a key report on jobs later this week. The latest cause for worry came in a report showing that personal incomes rose less than expected in July.

* Semiconductors post worst day in nearly three weeks * Acquisition news fails to lift overall market * Hewlett-Packard rises on share buyback approval

* Semiconductors post worst day in nearly three weeks * Acquisition news fails to lift overall market * Hewlett-Packard rises on share buyback approval