Tech shares dragged down U.S. stocks Thursday, while global markets largely shook off inaction by the European Central Bank. The stock market has been calm this summer — the S&P 500 hasn't had a daily move of more than 1% in two months. With earnings season wrapping up, investors are focusing on economic data and comments from central bankers. Energy companies jumped as U.S. crude oil rose 4.7% to $47.62 a barrel. U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell sharply last week, according to the Energy Information Administration.
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