Wall Street opened lower Tuesday while escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war prompted investors to shift toward traditional safe-haven assets including gold and Treasury bonds.The S & P 500 fell 0.5 percent in early trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 319 points, or 0.7 percent. The Nasdaq composite also slid 0.5 percent.Gold, a traditional refuge during geopolitical uncertainty, rose 0.5 percent, clawing back some of its recent losses.U.S.
4 percent after the retail giant exceeded expectations for both profit and revenue, citing strong sales across online and in-store categories.Walmart also reported attracting higher-income shoppers and raised its annual forecasts.Despite similarly strong results, Lowe's saw its stock dip 3.5 percent, highlighting the market's cautious sentiment.Meanwhile, a report showed that new home construction in the U.S.