Wall Street opens slightly lower

NEW YORK: US stocks opened slightly lower on Wednesday, putting the S&P 500's three-day winning streak in jeopardy after weaker-than-expected euro zone economic data.

The Dow Jones industrial average was down 12.11 points, or 0.09 percent, at 12,953.58. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dipped 1.86 points, or 0.14 percent, at 1,360.35. The Nasdaq Composite Index was off 7.15 points, or 0.24 percent, at 2,941.42.

European shares fell for a second straight session as recession concerns increased after data showed the euro zone's service sector unexpectedly shrank and amid residual worries about Greece despite its success in getting a bailout.