Major U.S. stock-indexes scaled new highs on Thursday as JPMorgan's strong results set an upbeat mood for earnings and spurred a rally in financial stocks. While the Bank of England unexpectedly left interest rates unchanged, investors saw hope after the central bank signaled there would be a stimulus program in August, once the impact of Britain's vote to leave the European Union had been assessed.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (27 of 30). Top looser - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, -0,14%). Top gainer - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS, +2,49%).

Almost of all S&P sectors in positive area. Top looser - Utilities (-0,6%). Top gainer - Financial (+1,1%).

At the moment:

Dow 18429.00 +141.00 +0.77%

S&P 500 2158.25 +12.25 +0.57%

Nasdaq 100 4587.75 +26.50 +0.58%

Oil 45.62 +0.87 +1.94%

Gold 1329.90 -13.70 -1.02%

U.S. 10yr 1.53 +0.07