U.S. stocks retreat as hopes for end to Iran war fade
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks finished mostly lower on Tuesday, while global markets delivered a mixed performance as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran dialogue overshadowed trading, sending oil prices sharply higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 84.75 points, or 0.18 percent, closing at 46,123.72.
The broader S&P 500 fell 24.62 points, or 0