U.S. Stocks Fall as Coronavirus Infections Surge

U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as pockets of coronavirus infections emerged in several states, adding to concerns about a second wave of cases that could lead to renewed restrictions on business activity.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237 points, or 0.9%, to 25917 shortly after the opening bell. The S&P 500 declined 0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.3%.

New coronavirus cases have jumped in several states, with Arizona, Texas and California reporting daily records of infections Tuesday. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they would...