Reuters | Dow closes down more than 200 points; retail plunges, posts worst day since 2011 CNBC U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, under pressure from disappointing Disney and Macy's earnings, amid sharp gains in oil following a surprise inventory draw. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) traded more than 4 percent lower, on pace for its worst day ... US Stocks Decline on Weaker Consumer Earnings Stocks stumble, oil surges, dollar rally stalls Why you shouldn't put your trust in oil's strength — or weakness |