The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday, August 14, 2026, as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected retail sales data and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Applied Materials fell 5.1 percent despite an upbeat quarterly forecast, while other chip stocks including Broadcom and Intel declined on concerns about AI-stock valuations. The index retreated from recent record highs.
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