
U.S. stocks finished slightly lower across the board on weaker-than-expected manufacturing report.
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 59.98 points, or 0.46 per cent at 12,965.60.
S&P 500 fell 6.72 points, or 0.47 per cent to 1,409.46.
Most key S&P sectors closed in the red, led by materials and industrials,while telecom shares managed small gains.
Nasdaq composite slid 8.04 points, or 0.27 per cent at 3,002.20.