Major U.S. stock-indexes rose on Wednesday, a day after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments eased some concerns about the path of interest rate hikes, but gains were limited by a dip in crude oil prices. Oil prices retreated from their day's highs after a report showed a weekly build in U.S. crude inventories. Yellen, in her first remarks since the Fed held steady on rates earlier this month, said the central bank should tread cautiously on raising rates this year.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (24 of 30). Top looser - The Boeing Company (BA, -1,81%). Top gainer - Visa Inc. (V, +2,03%).

All S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+1,0%).

At the moment:

Dow 17595.00 +57.00 +0.33%

S&P 500 2053.50 +6.00 +0.29%

Nasdaq 100 4476.25 +18.00 +0.40%

Oil 38.25 -0.03 -0.08%

Gold 1229.50 -8.00 -0.65%

U.S. 10yr 1.84 +0.02