Major U.S. stock-indexes rose on Friday, despite worries over the outcome of the U.S. presidential election continued to weigh on sentiment. Investors have been unnerved by signs the U.S. presidential race between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump is tightening, after Clinton had until recently been thought to have a clear lead.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (19 of 30). Top gainer - General Electric Company (GE, +1.70%). Top loser - The Procter & Gamble Company (PG, -1.07%).

Most of all S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Conglomerates (+1.3%). Top loser - Basic Materials (-0.3%).

At the moment:

Dow 17889.00 +37.00 +0.21%

S&P 500 2093.25 +9.75 +0.47%

Nasdaq 100 4690.50 +16.00 +0.34%

Oil 44.11 -0.55 -1.23%

Gold 1304.70 +1.40 +0.11%

U.S. 10yr 1.78 -0.03