U.S. stocks took a hit on Tuesday, wiping out early gains as fears of persistent inflation rattled investors. A Labor Department report revealed an unexpected rise in job openings for November, while December saw surging input prices in the services sector, reaching a near two-year high. In another development, Chinese automaker Build Your Dream continues its expansion into the European market. On Wednesday, the company announced that its third shipment of nearly 5,000 new energy vehicles had set sail, reflecting growing global demand for clean energy cars. Watch The World Report for the latest updates.