Major U.S. indexes rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 near record high, as a fresh batch of disappointing economic data bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve would not raise interest rates any time soon. The central bank's officials believed it would be premature to raise rates next month even though most felt the economy was set to rebound from a dismal start to the year, according to minutes from their April policy meeting. Data on Thursday showed that jobless claims rose slightly more than expected last week, manufacturing sector growth slowed for a second straight month during May and home resales unexpectedly fell in April.

Dow stocks are mixed (14 - fell vs 16 - rose). Top looser - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, -0.75%). Top gainer - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, +1.34%).

Most of S&P index sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+0,8%). Top looser - Financial (-0.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 18275.00 +19.00 +0.10%

S&P 500 2128.75 +6.25 +0.29%

Nasdaq 100 4529.25 +23.75 +0.53%

10-year yield 2.21% -0.04

Oil 60.67 +1.69 +2.87%

Gold 1204.60 -4.10 -0.34%