Major U.S. stock-indexes slightly rose on Tuesday as a sharp drop in oil prices weighed on energy stocks, while a rise in healthcare stocks helped limit losses. Oil fell nearly 4% as major exporters struggled to agree to a production freeze to reduce global oversupply ahead of an OPEC meeting on Wednesday.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (17 of 30). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +3.61%). Top loser - Chevron Corporation (CVX, -1.60%).

Most S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Financials (+0.7%). Top loser - Basic Materials (-1.4%).

At the moment:

Dow 19102.00 +22.00 +0.12%

S&P 500 2204.25 +3.50 +0.16%

Nasdaq 100 4877.25 +16.25 +0.33%

Oil 45.32 -1.76 -3.74%

Gold 1191.30 -2.50 -0.21%

U.S. 10yr 2.34 +0.02