Major U.S. stock-indexes rose for the first time in three days on Tuesday, helped by technology and discretionary stocks, but weak oil prices limited gains. The S&P 500 technology sector rose 0,6% and gave the biggest boost to the benchmark index. The consumer sector also got a boost from a report that showed the consumer confidence index unexpectedly rose to 104,1, marking its highest level since August 2007. However, oil prices fell 3,5% as hopes for a deal to cut output faded.

Almost all of Dow stocks in positive area (25 of 30). Top gainer - American Express Company (AXP, +1.04%). Top loser - Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM, -1.87%).

Almost all of S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Technology (+0.6%). Top loser - Basic Materials (-1.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 18095.00 +81.00 +0.45%

S&P 500 2147.25 +7.50 +0.35%

Nasdaq 100 4848.00 +33.00 +0.69%

Oil 44.36 -1.57 -3.42%

Gold 1329.30 -14.80 -1.10%

U.S. 10yr 1.56 -0.02