Major U.S. stock-indexes slightly fell. energy stocks weighed on a quiet Wednesday as investors shied away from big bets after the Brussels attacks and ahead of the long Easter weekend. Oil prices fell more than 3% after data showing a rise in U.S. stockpiles last week rekindled worries about a global glut.

Dow stocks mixed (15 vs 15). Top looser - NIKE, Inc. (NKE, -2,43%). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +1,68%).

All S&P sectors in negative area. Top looser - Basic Materials (-1,9%).

At the moment:

Dow 17458.00 -46.00 -0.26%

S&P 500 2032.75 -9.75 -0.48%

Nasdaq 100 4404.00 -30.50 -0.69%

Oil 40.09 -1.36 -3.28%

Gold 1224.10 -24.50 -1.96%

U.S. 10yr 1.89 -0.04