S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

By Noel Randewich Aug 14 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday, dipping from a record high and weighed down by Applied Materials, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales

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