NEW YORK – August 15, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. stocks finished Friday modestly lower, pulling back from record territory as investors weighed unexpectedly weak retail sales, rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, and continued questions about the Federal Reserve’s next move. The S&P 500 closed Friday, Aug. 14, at 7,785.76, down 13.23 points, or 0.17%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 53,732.41, down 107.58 points, or 0.20%, while the N…
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