
Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 20.88 points, or 0.15 per cent at 14,054.49,but all major averages still finished higher for the month
S&P 500 dropped 1.31 points, or 0.09 per cent to 1,514.68.
Nasdaq composite slipped 2.07 points, or 0.07 per cent at 3,160.19.
Among the key S&P sectors, technology shares dragged, while utilities stocks posted small gains.