US stocks open lower following uncertain outlooks from retailers and higher Treasury yields

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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling after some of the country’s biggest retailers gave mixed forecasts for where they see their profits heading under the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s trade war. The S&P 500 was down 0.6% in early trading Wednesday. The index is on track for a second straight drop after breaking a six-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 327 points, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% lower. Stocks were also feeling pressure from rising Treasury yields in the bond market. Target slumped after reporting weaker results than analysts expected for...