Stock Market Today, Feb. 19: Rising Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Markets

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 0.28% to 6,861.89, breaking a three-day winning streak. Geopolitical tensions and weaker confidence weighed on the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC), which slipped 0.31% to 22,682.73, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI), which dropped 0.54% to 49,395.16. Market movers Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) fell after issuing weaker-than-expected guidance. This put pressure on Dow futures and retail peers. DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) and Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPT) ...