Major U.S. stock-indexes rose on Wednesday, with the S&P inching closer to its record high, as oil prices increased again and chances of an interest rate hike in the near term faded. Oil held above $50 for the second consecutive day on supply disruptions in Nigeria, a drop in U.S. crude inventories and strong demand in China.

Most of all of Dow stocks in positive area (19 of 30). Top looser - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, -0,66%). Top gainer - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, +2,07%).

Almost all of S&P sectors also in positive area. Top looser - Conglomerates (-0,3%). Top gainer - Basic Materials (+1,2%).

At the moment:

Dow 17965.00 +32.00 +0.18%

S&P 500 2114.00 +3.75 +0.18%

Nasdaq 100 4509.00 -5.25 -0.12%

Crude Oil 50.96 +0.60 +1.19%

Gold 1263.80 +16.80 +1.35%

U.S. 10yr 1.71 -0.01