Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Thursday as a fall in energy stocks dampened spirits in a shortened trading session on Christmas eve. Crude prices were up marginally, with U.S. crude set for gains for the fourth straight day.

Dow stocks mixed (15 in positive area, 15 in negative area). Top looser - NIKE, Inc. (NKE, -1,61%). Top gainer - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD, +0.62%).

S&P sectors also mixed. Top looser - Basic Materials (-0.3%). Top gainer - Financial (+0,2%).

At the moment:

Dow 17500.00 +28.00 +0.16%

S&P 500 2058.25 +5.25 +0.26%

Nasdaq 100 4629.25 +22.50 +0.49%

Oil 37.93 +0.43 +1.15%

Gold 1076.00 +7.70 +0.72%

U.S. 10yr 2.25 -0.02