Major U.S. stock-indexes mixed on Friday as strong earnings from large U.S. lenders bode well for the rest of the earnings season. The Dow's gains were comparatively lesser, held back by a drop in consumer stocks after a report showed U.S. retail sales and core retail sales increased less than expected in December. Trading volumes were light ahead of a three-day weekend.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (18 of 30). Top gainer - Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK, +0.48%). Top loser - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD, -0.92%).

Most of S&P sectors in positive area. Top loser - Healthcare (+0.6%). Top gainer - Conglomerates (-0.7%).

At the moment:

Dow 19791.00 -12.00 -0.06%

S&P 500 2268.50 +5.00 +0.22%

Nasdaq 100 5054.25 +19.50 +0.39%

Oil 52.59 -0.42 -0.79%

Gold 1196.70 -3.10 -0.26%

U.S. 10yr 2.41 +0.04