Major U.S. stock-indexes slightly fell on Friday, hitting new highs after strong U.S. retail sales data and a rise in biotech stocks, offset disappointing results from big banks. Retail sales rose more than expected in June as Americans bought motor vehicles and a variety of other goods, reinforcing views that economic growth picked up in the second quarter.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (20 of 30). Top looser - Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, -0,87%). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +0,77%).

Almost of all S&P sectors in negative area. Top looser - Basic Materials (-0,6%). Top gainer - Industrial goods (+0,6%).

At the moment:

Dow 18411.00 -16.00 -0.09%

S&P 500 2152.50 -4.75 -0.22%

Nasdaq 100 4579.00 -11.00 -0.24%

Oil 45.83 +0.15 +0.33%

Gold 1331.40 -0.80 -0.06%

U.S. 10yr 1.59 +0.06