Business briefs

Late selling leaves U.S. stocks down for the month

NEW YORK -- Late-day selling pushed U.S. stocks to a loss for the day and erased nearly all of the market's gains for the month.

Nine of the 10 market sectors fell Monday -- only utilities managed a slight gain -- as investors lost enthusiasm for stocks after two straight weekly gains. Health care stocks fell furthest as Endo International, Mylan and Mallinckrodt all fell sharply.

Sporting Clays tourney at Ancient Oak Gun Club

SARASOTA -- The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will host its second annual Sporting Clays tournament from to noon to 5 p.m. Friday. Group admission for four is $400 , individual price is $125. Admission includes the 50-target tournament and buffet lunch.

"This fun day of shooting is suitable for shooters of all skill levels. Even for those who have never shot a gun before," according to a release from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

Those interested in attending the tournament at Ancient Oak Gun Club, 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, can register online through the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance website.

Networking social held at Willis Smith Construction

LAKEWOOD RANCH -- Willis Smith Construction will provide tours of its facility and host a networking social 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. The event at the Willis Smith facility, 5001 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., is free for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and $10 for non-members.

The event includes appetizers and a cash bar.

-- Herald staff, wire reports

This story was originally published February 29, 2016 at 7:15 PM with the headline "Business briefs ."