Major U.S. stock-indexes rose, continuing yesterday's rally. New orders for U.S. factory goods fell for a second straight month in September as the manufacturing sector continued to struggle under the weight of a strong dollar and deep spending cuts by energy companies. The decline of 1.0% was bigger than economist forecasts for a 0.9% drop.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (18 of 30). Top looser - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, -0.99%). Top gainer - Visa Inc. (V, +3.75%).

S&P index sectors mixed. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+2,4%). Top looser - Conglomerates (-0.7%).

At the moment:

Dow 17840.00 +105.00 +0.59%

S&P 500 2103.25 +7.75 +0.37%

Nasdaq 100 4712.50 +18.50 +0.39%

Oil 48.06 +1.92 +4.16%

Gold 1115.50 -20.40 -1.80%

U.S. 10yr 2.22 +0.03