Stocks edge lower; Hillshire bidding war heats up

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NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market fell slightly Thursday, pulling back from record highs the day before.

Hillshire Brands jumped as a bidding war for the company heated up, while Krispy Kreme Doughnuts plunged after issuing a disappointing forecast.

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