Stocks mixed, Dow hits record high after retail sales surge past expectations: Feb 18

Published: Feb. 18, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'Stocks were mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow reaching a fresh record high after new data showed retail sales surged at the fastest clip since June at the start of the year. The Nasdaq underperformed as tech stocks lagged during the session.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'