Major U.S. in positive area on Tuesday as energy stocks rose in tandem with recovering oil prices, and a day before a widely expected interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve in nearly a decade. Nine of the 10 major S&P sectors were higher, with the energy sector's 2.2 percent rise leading the advancers.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (25 of 30). Top looser - 3M Company (MMM, -4.94%). Top gainer - Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM, +4.06%).

Almost all S&P index sectors also in positive area. Top looser - Conglomerates (-0.6%). Top gainer - Basic Materials (+2,0%).

At the moment:

Dow 17482.00 +228.00 +1.32%

S&P 500 2036.75 +27.25 +1.36%

Nasdaq 100 4611.75 +51.25 +1.12%

Oil 37.44 +1.13 +3.11%

Gold 1061.00 -2.40 -0.23%

U.S. 10yr 2.26 +0.04