Major U.S. stock-indexes fell on Wednesday as investors assessed earnings from major U.S. banks and health care stocks bounced back. Fresh economic data from China, however, appeared to limit gains - consumer inflation in the world's second-biggest economy cooled more than expected in September. While the health of China's economy continues to remain a concern, investors are focusing on company results.

Dow stocks mixed (17 in negative area, 13 in positive). Top looser - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT, -9.25%). Top gainer - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD, +0.88%).

S&P index sectors mixed. Top looser - Services (-1.1%). Top gainer - Utilities (+0,6%).

At the moment:

Dow 16906.00 -67.00 -0.39%

S&P 500 1989.50 -4.50 -0.23%

Nasdaq 100 4331.00 -10.25 -0.24%

10 Year yield 2,00% -0,06

Oil 46.32 -0.34 -0.73%

Gold 1176.90 +11.50 +0.99%