Major U.S. stock-indexes fell on Wednesday due to losses across sectors, hindering the Dow's march 20000, a level it has never breached. U.S. equities have been riding a post-election rally, feeding on optimism that Donald Trump's policies would be business friendly, especially to banks and industrials. The rally has also been supported by a spate of strong economic data.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (28 of 30). Top gainer - The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV, +0.18%). Top loser - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, -1.18%).

Most of S&P sectors in negative area. Top gainer - Technology (-0.7%).

At the moment:

Dow 19811.00 -65.00 -0.33%

S&P 500 2248.00 -13.00 -0.57%

Nasdaq 100 4929.00 -32.25 -0.65%

Oil 54.17 +0.27 +0.50%

Gold 1140.30 +1.50 +0.13%

U.S. 10yr 2.52 -0.04