Major U.S. stock-indexes higher in late morning trading on Thursday as investors snapped up beaten-down bank stocks, but remained cautious ahead of a vote on a healthcare bill that is seen as President Donald Trump's first policy test.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (24 of 30). Top loser - Intel Corporation (INTC-0.59%). Top gainer - NIKE, Inc. (NKE, +2.56%).

Almost all of S&P sectors in positive area. Top loser - Technology (-0.1%). Top gainer - Conglomerates (+1.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 20699.00 +103.00 +0.50%

S&P 500 2355.00 +12.50 +0.53%

Nasdaq 100 5376.00 +10.25 +0.19%

Oil 47.89 -0.15 -0.31%

Gold 1244.70 -5.00 -0.40%

U.S. 10yr 2.42 +0.02