Major U.S. stock-indexes higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in technology stocks, but the three major indexes were set for their worst quarter since 2011. The third quarter was rocked by highly volatile trading due to fears of slowing growth in China. Adding to the uncertainty, the U.S. Federal Reserve held off on raising rates at its September meeting. Investors will be keen to put the bruising quarter behind them and look ahead to the third-quarter earnings season, which begins next week.

Most of all of Dow stocks in positive area (25 of 30). Top looser - 3M Company (MMM, -0.60%). Top gainer - Chevron Corporation (CVX, +2.93%).

All of S&P index sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+1,5%).

At the moment:

Dow 16077.00 +128.00 +0.80%

S&P 500 1893.25 +18.75 +1.00%

Nasdaq 100 4130.50 +55.75 +1.37%

10 Year yield 2,05% +0,00

Oil 45.33 +0.10 +0.22%

Gold 1115.30 -11.50 -1.02%