How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Monday

The Dow Jones industrial average edged lower as investors digested the latest third quarter earnings reports from companies. McDonald's slipped after it reported revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations. Toymaker Hasbro and the V.F. Corporation, which owns clothing brands including Wrangler and The North Face, climbed after beating earnings forecasts. The Standard & Poor's 500 index had a small gain and set a record closing level for the third consecutive day.