Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's minutes of its most recent meeting for clues on the timing of the next interest rate hike. Policymakers, including Fed Chair Janet Yellen, have been hinting at the possibility of a rate hike at an upcoming meeting. But traders have priced in slim chances of a move until June despite strong economic data.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (20 of 30). Top loser - Intel Corporation (INTC, -1.59%). Top gainer - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD, +4.04%).

Most of S&P sectors are also in negative area. Top loser - Basic Materials (-1.0%). Top gainer - Conglomerates (+1.0%).

At the moment:

Dow 20735.00 +47.00 +0.23%

S&P 500 2360.50 +0.50 +0.02%

Nasdaq 100 5350.25 +6.50 +0.12%

Oil 53.54 -0.79 -1.45%

Gold 1232.90 -6.00 -0.48%

U.S. 10yr 2.42 -0.00