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Energy stocks were up but mostly stagnant today as dueling economic elements and general market haziness had investors playing it safe. Smaller energy companies appeared to have the most luck, as lower risk looked more appealing.

Stocks have been trading flat today as Wall Street anticipates a new round of stimulus from the Federal Reserve. However, is Operation Twist already priced into the market?

Investors sold-off stocks today as jobs growth last month supported the notion that the U.S. may be very likely heading into a recession, and the Fed may finally be forced to step in.

Retailers surpassed analyst expectation for September but many experts predict the growth will be short-lived. Consumer sentiment remains strained and jobs data is weak; two factors that could be reflected in holiday sales.