US: S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions
The S&P 500 fell 0.2% to 7,785.76 on Aug 14 as investors weighed weaker retail sales and Middle East tensions. Applied Materials dropped 5.1% after its forecast, Broadcom fell 5.9%, and Intel slid 2%. Reddit rose nearly 13% after a S&P 500 addition. Oil-related gains lifted energy 1.4%.



