date:Sep 23, 2013
l Average lost more than 185 points, closing at 15,451.09. The Standard Poors 500 Index fell more than 12 points, closing at 1709.91. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell about 15 points, closing at 3,774.73.
The value of the U.S. dollar against the euro was higher Friday.
Crude oil futures declined sharply Friday as market participants took profits amid easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions. The October contract, which expired at the end of the session, lost $1.72, closing at $104.6