Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:37:07 GMT
American shares decrease on weak ISM manufacturing index in March
U.S. equities declined on Friday, as the American manufacturing index from ISM fell less than forecasted. The S&P 500 Index lost 0.45%, or 7.02 points, to 1,562.17, and traded slightly below its historical highest value. Humana Inc surged 8.6% to USD75.02, pushing the health care sector into the green zone, as the government announced an increase in a Medicare payment