Major U.S. stock-indexes rose on Thursday, with the Nasdaq hitting a record intraday high, a day after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates. While the Fed said the risks to economic outlook were roughly "balanced", it left rates unchanged as inflation continued to run below its 2% target and members saw room for improvement in the labor market.

Almost all of Dow stocks in positive area (29 of 30). Top gainer - United Technologies Corporation (UTX, +1.23%). Top loser - Pfizer Inc. (PFE, -0.12%).

All S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Utilities (+1.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 18333.00 +115.00 +0.63%

S&P 500 2170.75 +14.50 +0.67%

Nasdaq 100 4890.25 +40.25 +0.83%

Oil 46.32 +0.98 +2.16%

Gold 1344.60 +13.20 +0.99%

U.S. 10yr 1.61 -0.06