Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Thursday as investors were wary of making big bets ahead of Friday's payrolls report. The crucial monthly hiring data will help investors gauge the health of the economy and offer clues about when the Federal Reserve could pull the trigger on rates.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (17 of 30). Top gainer - Visa Inc. (V, +1.12%). Top looser - The Walt Disney Company (DIS, -1.14%).

Most of S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+0.5%). Top looser - Conglomerates (-2.7%).

At the moment:

Dow 18286.00 +17.00 +0.09%

S&P 500 2160.75 +3.75 +0.17%

Nasdaq 100 4739.75 +11.50 +0.24%

Oil 41.81 +0.98 +2.40%

Gold 1369.10 +4.40 +0.32%

U.S. 10yr 1.49 -0.05