US stocks fall as another bumpy week of trading nears end

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday, as another zig-zag week for markets closes out following their abrupt loss of momentum this month. The S&P 500 was down 1% in afternoon trading and is on pace for its third straight weekly loss. Apple and Microsoft slipped. Stocks have swirled this week despite the Federal Reserve saying it expects to keep short-term interest rates at record lows. Analysts warned Friday could be even bumpier than usual. Futu