Stocks closed mixed on Friday, with disappointing earnings from Microsoft hurting the tech sector, offset by forecast beating numbers from American Express.

The Dow gained +42.91, the Nasdaq Composite fell -5.99 , and the S&P 500 rose +9.02.

American Express (AXP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported earnings that beat expectations by $0.03 and reaffirmed guidance. Shares of AXP rose nearly 6%.

Microsoft (MSFT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) beat estimates by $0.03 and issued guidance above consensus. However, the numbers were still perceived as a disappointment and MSFT fell more than 6%.

Shares of Baidu.com (BIDU | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) jumped more than 6% after the company reported earnings that were in-line with estimates.

Goodyear Tire (GT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) also rose more than 6% after beating the consensus forecast by $0.13.

LM Ericsson (ERIC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) surged 13.5% after reporting first quarter revenues rose, and income fell less-than-expected.