Stocks fell Friday as a rebound in new COVID-19 infections slowed America's reopening from economically-wrenching lockdowns meant to curb the pandemic's spread.

Stocks dipped lower Friday as a rebound in COVID-19 infections began to slow America's reopening from economically wrenching lockdowns meant to curb the pandemic's spread. The U.S., which has the most infections in the world, is recording daily jumps nearing their April peaks after states and cities began allowing people back in stores, restaurants and public gathering spots such as beaches. Arizona reported 3,056 new cases Thursday, and Gov. Doug Ducey said the state had joined Texas in postponing further phases of its reopening. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 169 points, or 0.66 percent, while the broader S&P 500 dipped 0.33 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.18 percent.Â

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