U.S.-listed shares of Alibaba Group Holding BABA.K slipped following the e-commerce giant's report showing its slowest-ever Singles Day sales. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Friday, with market-leading growth shares kick-starting indexes' climb as investors looked past disappointing U.S. economic data. "Investors will be focused on guidance from retailers to determine if inflation will crimp profit margins or if costs can be passed through," Carter added.