On the stock market, the Nikkei index was directionless amid a lack of fresh trading cues as it is unclear whether the situation in the Middle East will deteriorate, with U.S. President Donald Trump ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 299.29 points, or 0.70 percent, to 42,215.8. The S&P 500 sank 50.39 points, or 0.84 percent, to 5,982.72. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 180.12 points, or ...