Dow Jones Industrial Average index traded close to flat on Monday as trading volumes were low and investors paused after recent rally. Blue chip index added 0.05% or 6.51 points and closed at 13,239.13 with energy and financial stocks marking the most notable gains. 17 of 30 Dow stocks ended up in green area. On the upside American Express surged 1.3% and JP Morgan Chase climbed 0.96%. On the negative side Bank of America retreated from previous gains and slumped 2.8%.