Stocks Fall on Higher Ukraine Tensions, China Growth Fears

Stocks ceded early gains on better U.S. jobs and retail sales data amid reports of heightened Russian aggression in the Ukraine. Meanwhile, Chinese growth fears lingered as a poor economic data stream continued from the world's second largest economy. Equities took their cue from a cautious tone in bond markets, with macroeconomics again overshadowing positive domestic news. Poor sentiment on emerging markets is slated to dictate sentiment this year.