U.S. Stocks Open Lower After Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The Dow fell around 400 points as Trump's positive coronavirus test added to the political uncertainty in the final weeks before the election

U.S. stocks slid Friday after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the new coronavirus, adding to the political uncertainty in the final weeks before the election.

The S&P 500 fell 1% in early New York trading. The Dow Jones opened more than 400 points lower, then recovered somewhat to trade down 200 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 1.3%.

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