Major U.S. stock-indexes traded near record highs on Tuesday morning as a rise in technology stocks added to the lift from steadying oil prices. Oil edged further above $45 on estimates of a drop in U.S. inventories and speculation of producer action to freeze output.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (19 of 30). Top gainer - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS, +0.82%). Top loser - American Express Company (AXP, -0.29%).

All S&P sectors, but for Industrial Goods (-0.11%), in positive area. Top gainer - Conglomerates(+0.73%).

At the moment:

Dow 18512.00 +52.00 +0.28%

S&P 500 2182.00 +6.50 +0.30%

Nasdaq 100 4803.00 +23.75 +0.50%

Oil 43.04 +0.02 +0.05%

Gold 1347.40 +6.10 +0.45%

U.S. 10yr 1.56 -0.02