Major U.S. stock-indexes lower on Friday after Cisco's disappointing forecast and as weaker-than-expected October retail sales data and forecast cuts by department store chains fueled fears of a slowdown in demand ahead of the key holiday shopping season.

Cisco (CSCO) fell 6.5% to $26.27 after it gave a weak forecast, citing a slowdown in order growth and weak spending outside the United States. The stock was the second-biggest drag on the S&P and the Nasdaq.

Data showed U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in October, suggesting a slowdown in consumer spending that could temper expectations of a strong pickup in fourth-quarter economic growth.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (25 of 30). Top looser - Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO, -6.50%). Top gainer - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT +0.70%).

Almost all S&P index sectors also fell. Top looser - Services (-1.5%). Top gainer - Healthcare (+0,2%).

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