Shares of industrial and transportation companies fell slightly after weak factory data from one key region.

The Philadelphia Federal Reserve said its gauge of regional business activity sank to negative 19.4 in November from negative 8.7 in the prior month, indicating a substantial contraction in activity.

Volkswagen Chief Executive Oliver Blume has put plans for a self-driving vehicle under review.

General Motors forecast revenue of more than $50 billion from its electric-vehicle line in 2025.

Boeing said it was replacing the head of its space unit.


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