Major U.S. stock-indexes slightly fell on Thursday as weakness in financials offset gains in healthcare companies. A report showed the number of Americans applying for jobless claims fell by 10000 to 265000 last week, indicating sustained strength in the labor market.

Dow stocks mixed (15 vs 15). Top gainer - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, +0.67%). Top loser - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS, -1.50%).

S&P sectors also mixed. Top gainer - Utilities (+1.0%). Top loser - Conglomerates (-0.5%).

At the moment:

Dow 19757.00 -18.00 -0.09%

S&P 500 2243.50 -1.75 -0.08%

Nasdaq 100 4912.50 -11.25 -0.23%

Oil 53.71 -0.35 -0.65%

Gold 1156.90 +16.00 +1.40%

U.S. 10yr 2.48 -0.06