S&P 500 index experiences the worst trading day in six months

S&P 500 index fell sharply on Friday, facing the worst trading day in six months as disappointing manufacturing activity data from China and Europe fuelled concerns the global economy is slowing. US benchmark tumbled 2.46% or 32.29 points and finished at 1,278.04, down 3% for the week. The main gainer was Newmont Mining than added 6.7%. Energy share Duke Energy and Tesoro Petroleum also was among few gainers. On the downside Homebuilder Pultegroup fell 11.8%.