U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday following mixed economic data a day before the Federal Reserve concludes its policy meeting. Retail sales fell in February, while wholesale prices fell. Meanwhile, slumping oil prices put pressure on energy and materials companies. The S&P 500 opened 9 points, or 0.4%, lower at 2,010. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 77 points, or 0.4%, to 17,152. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite began the day down 18 points, or 0.4%, at 4,731.
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