US stocks close mixed amid sharp retail-sales slowdown and stimulus deadlock

US stocks closed mixed on Friday after disappointing retail-sales data indicated that the economic rebound slowed in July.
Investors continue to expect further government stimulus, even though talks over the next package are at a standstill.
The market will also be watching for news on trade talks, as senior US and Chinese officials were scheduled to meet on Saturday — but those meetings were postponed. 
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US stocks closed mixed on Friday after disappointi