Major U.S. stock-indexes higher on Wednesday, rebounding from steep losses a day earlier, after China intervened to support its financial markets and help stem a global equities selloff. Eight of the 10 major S&P sectors were higher with the technology index's .SPLRCT 1.2 percent rise leading the advancers. Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC) were all up about 2%.

Almost all of Dow stocks in positive area (29 of 30). Top looser - Chevron Corporation (CVX, -0.40%). Top gainer - Apple Inc. (AAPL, +2.78).

Almost all S&P index sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Utilities (-0.1%). Top gainer - Consumer goods (+1,3%).

At the moment:

Dow 16239.00 +152.00 +0.94%

S&P 500 1931.25 +15.25 +0.80%

Nasdaq 100 4207.00 +48.75 +1.17%

10 Year yield 2,17% -0,00

Oil 45.02 -0.39 -0.86%

Gold 1134.50 +2.00 +0.18%