Major U.S. stock-indexes started the Christmas holiday week on a positive note, led by tech and financials, but energy stocks lagged as Brent crude hit an 11 year low. Trading volumes are expected to be relatively light this week, with U.S. stock markets operating a shortened session on Thursday and closing on Friday for Christmas.

Oil prices have been sliding under continued pressure from global oversupply and tepid demand.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (24 of 30). Top looser - The Walt Disney Company (DIS, -1,33%). Top gainer - JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, +1.18%).

All S&P index sectors in positive area. Top looser - Conglomerates (+0,7%).

At the moment:

Dow 17087.00 +70.00 +0.41%

S&P 500 2004.00 +12.00 +0.60%

Nasdaq 100 4530.50 +26.00 +0.58%

Oil 35.57 -0.49 -1.36%

Gold 1078.30 +13.30 +1.25%

U.S. 10yr 2.19 -0.01