Major U.S. stock-indexes rose on Monday after two Federal Reserve officials struck a less hawkish tone on interest rate hikes, quelling some investor fears about a move as early as next week. Atlanta Fed Bank President Dennis Lockhart said current economic conditions warranted a "serious discussion" on whether to raise rates at the Fed meeting on 20-21 of September, but later said there was no "urgency" to act at any particular meeting.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (27 of 30). Top gainer - Apple Inc. (AAPL, +1.49%). Top loser - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD, -1.32%).

All S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Healthcare (+1.0%).

At the moment:

Dow 18133.00 +166.00 +0.92%

S&P 500 2137.00 +21.00 +0.99%

Nasdaq 100 4734.00 +66.25 +1.42%

Oil 46.25 +0.37 +0.81%

Gold 1325.10 -9.40 -0.70%

U.S. 10yr 1.69 +0.02