Major U.S. stock-indexes slightly higher on Tuesday as a post-election rally extended into the new year, but stocks pared some of their early gains after oil prices eased from an 18-month high. Oil prices fell 2,44% after touching a high levels as investors keep a close watch on whether major producers keep their promise of limiting output.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (21 of 30). Top gainer - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, +2.20%). Top loser - McDonald's Corporation (MCD, -2.04%).

Most of S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Conglomerates (+1.2%). Top loser - Utilities (-0.2%).

At the moment:

Dow 19727.00 +7.00 +0.04%

S&P 500 2243.00 +6.75 +0.30%

Nasdaq 100 4889.50 +25.50 +0.52%

Oil 52.41 -1.31 -2.44%

Gold 1162.00 +10.30 +0.89%

U.S. 10yr 2.46 +0.02