Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Friday as investors cashed in after the post-election rally, but the three major indexes continued to hover near record levels. The Nasdaq hit a record high earlier in the session, helped by a rise in Microsoft and other big tech stocks. U.S. stocks had been on a tear since Donald Trump's surprise victory in the presidential election last week as his proposals to increase infrastructure spending and reduce taxes are seen benefiting the economy.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (18 of 30). Top gainer - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS, +0.89%). Top loser - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, -1.45%).

Most of S&P sectors in negative area. Top gainer - Conglomerates (+1.1%). Top loser - Healthcare (-1.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 18849.00 -20.00 -0.11%

S&P 500 2180.00 -4.25 -0.19%

Nasdaq 100 4811.75 -16.75 -0.35%

Oil 45.82 -0.16 -0.35%

Gold 1207.00 -9.90 -0.81%

U.S. 10yr 2.34 +0.06