Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Wednesday due to losses in energy and technology shares. Investors are focusing on the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting that will reveal policymakers' views on the progress of the U.S. economy and its ability to absorb an interest rate hike this year.

Dow stocks mixed (16 in negative area, 14 in positive area). Top gainer - NIKE, Inc. (NKE, +1.31%). Top loser - Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO, -2.25%).

S&P sectors also mixed. Top gainer - Utilities (+0.4%). Top loser - Healthcare (-0.6%).

At the moment:

Dow 18043.00 -27.00 -0.15%

S&P 500 2131.25 -3.25 -0.15%

Nasdaq 100 4812.50 -14.50 -0.30%

Oil 50.02 -0.77 -1.52%

Gold 1253.50 -2.40 -0.19%

U.S. 10yr 1.79 +0.03