Major U.S. stock-indexes mixed on Wednesday, ahead of a policy decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve, after Apple's first revenue decline in over a decade aroused worries about the health of corporate earnings. Apple's (AAPL) shares were down 6% and were set for their biggest one-day fall in more than two years. Investors are also awaiting a Fed decision on rates. No change in rates is expected but the Fed may signal its intention to tighten policy this year.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (22 of 30). Top looser - Apple Inc. (AAPL, -6,14%). Top gainer - The Boeing Company (BA, +1,85%).

S&P sectors mixed. Top looser - Consumer goods (-0,9%). Top gainer - Utilities (+0,9%).

At the moment:

Dow 17927.00 +8.00 +0.04%

S&P 500 2082.75 -5.75 -0.28%

Nasdaq 100 4393.50 -59.00 -1.33%

Oil 44.40 +0.36 +0.82%

Gold 1251.40 +8.00 +0.64%

U.S. 10yr 1.90 -0.04