US STOCKS-Wall St lower as Apple slips to 6-month low

Wall Street fell on Tuesday as Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL - news) 's shares remained under pressure, hitting their lowest in more than six months, and investors digested earnings reports from a host of companies. The iPhone maker's shares fell as much as 4.4 percent to $113.25, slipping firmly below their 200-day daily moving average, a key technical level closely watched by traders.