
U.S. stocks closed mixed as stocks struggled to extend January rally for another session.
Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 14.05 points, or 0.1 per cent at 13881.93.
S&P 500 fell 2.78 points, or 0.18 per cent at 1500.18.
Among S&P sectors, materials dropped, while technology and telecom shares gained.
Nasdaq added 4.59 point, or 0.15 per cent at 3154.30.