Major U.S. stock-indexes in positive area on Tuesday as financial stocks rose on the back of strong consumer data, offsetting losses in the healthcare sector. U.S. consumers' confidence in the economy rose in March to its highest level since December 2000, a survey by the Conference Board showed on Tuesday, led by optimism for finding work and a brighter assessment of business conditions.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (22 of 30). Top loser - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, -0.44%). Top gainer - JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, +1.54%).

Most of S&P sectors also in positive area. Top loser - Healthcare (-0.1%). Top gainer - Basic Materials (+1.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 20596.00 +99.00 +0.48%

S&P 500 2351.25 +12.75 +0.55%

Nasdaq 100 5398.75 +19.75 +0.37%

Oil 48.63 +0.90 +1.89%

Gold 1253.60 -2.10 -0.17%

U.S. 10yr 2.39 +0.02