Major U.S. stock-indexes higher in midday trading after hitting 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday as strong earnings and President Donald Trump's pro-growth initiatives reignited a post-election rally. Trump has made several business-friendly decisions since taking office on Friday, including signing executive orders to reduce regulatory burden on domestic manufacturers and clearing the way for the construction of two oil pipelines.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (24 of 30). Top loser - United Technologies Corporation (UTX, -0.87%). Top gainer - The Boeing Company (BA, +4.99%).

All of S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Industrial Goods (+1.2%).

At the moment:

Dow 20005.00 +161.00 +0.81%

S&P 500 2292.25 +17.75 +0.78%

Nasdaq 100 5144.25 +48.00 +0.94%

Oil 53.06 -0.12 -0.23%

Gold 1196.70 -14.10 -1.16%

U.S. 10yr 2.53 +0.06