NEW YORK (CNNMoney)
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 13 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 also shed 0.1%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.3%.
Stocks have been supported by better-than-expected economic data and signs the Federal Reserve will keep its stimulus policies in place for some time.
All three major U.S. indexes are up between 7% and 10% so far this year.
Analysts say a pullback at this stage shouldn't come as much of a surprise and should be considered healthy.
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Meanwhile, in the continuing saga of Washington's budget wars, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan will release his budget proposal Tuesday.
The U.S. Treasury Department will also release data on tax and revenue collection and federal spending in February later in the day.
U.S. stocks continued their record run Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 0.3%, closing at a record high for the fifth consecutive day.
Costco (COST, Fortune 500) shares rose after the bulk retailer announced better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal second quarter, although the revenue increase came in short of forecasts.
Yum Brands (YUM, Fortune 500) shares rose after the company -- which owns Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands -- reported a smaller-than-expected drop in same-store sales at its China locations.
Shares of Cabela (CAB) spiked after the sporting goods retailer issued strong earnings guidance.
Best Buy (BBY, Fortune 500) shares were also higher after Goldman Sachs resumed coverage of the stock with a buy recommendation.
Urban Outfitters (URBN) shares fell after the company reported earnings just short of analysts' forecasts for the third time in the last five quarters.
Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) shares edged lower after a late-day spike Monday.
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European markets were little changed in afternoon trading, while Asian markets ended weaker. Chinese stocks fell by about 1% while Japan's Nikkei ended down 0.3%.
The dollar rose versus the British pound but fell against the euro and the Japanese yen.
Oil and gold prices edged higher.
The price on the 10-year Treasury rose, pushing the yield down to 2% from 2.1% late Monday. 
First Published: March 12, 2013: 9:39 AM ET
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