Major U.S. stock-indexes are little changed on Tuesday on continued expectations that Greece is near a deal that will prevent it from defaulting on loans, and data pointing to a rebound in business investment plans. Global markets were higher, with European shares climbing to a three-week high, after Athens proposed new reforms on Monday, which were cautiously welcomed by euro zone finance ministers. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for business spending plans, rose 0.4 percent last month, offering a tentative sign of stabilization in the manufacturing sector after activity weakened early this year.

Dow stocks trading mixed (14 in negative area, 16 in positive area). Top looser - Intel Corporation (INTC, -0.90%). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +1.58).

S&P index sectors also mixed. Top gainer - Basic materials (+0,4%). Top looser - Utilities (-0.8%)

At the moment:

Dow 18073.00 +48.00 +0.27%

S&P 500 2116.00 +3.25 +0.15%

Nasdaq 100 4529.75 -3.00 -0.07%

10-year yield 2.40% +0.04

Oil 61.00 +0.62 +1.03%

Gold 1179.00 -5.10 -0.43%