Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:25:50 GMT
S&P 500 index 0.25% down on Monday
US S&P 500 Index maintained downward path on Monday, weighted down by investor concerns over indebted Portugal and Greece. S&P 500 closed 0.25% or 3.32 points down at 1,313.01. The index experienced a steep fall during the session but managed to erase most of losses as technology and telecommunication shares rose. Gannet Co and Staples Inc., were the main losers,