Major U.S. stock-indexes slightly rose on Tuesday after weak China trade data added to worries about slowing global economic growth. Data showed Chinese imports fell 20 percent in September due to weak domestic demand, indicating that growth in the world's second-largest economy was sputtering.
Dow stocks mixed (15 in negative area, 15 in positive). Top looser - United Technologies Corporation (UTX, -2.10%). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +2.50%).
Most of S&P index sectors in negative area. Top looser - Financial (-0.5%). Top gainer - Healthcare (+0,2%).
At the moment:
Dow 17064.00 +24.00 +0.14%
S&P 500 2012.50 +1.50 +0.07%
Nasdaq 100 4386.75 +11.75 +0.27%
10 Year yield 2,07% -0,02
Oil 48.23 +1.13 +2.40%
Gold 1166.50 +2.00 +0.17%