After all, some stocks have emerged from the confusion as clear winners. These rising stocks are not following the market or treading water – they're pushing higher despite current conditions.

Nearly 300 S&P 500 stocks were rising, which would be the first time a majority of stocks in the index rose on the same day this month. The Dow is also on track to snap its 10-day losing streak. DJIA ...

Where does that leave investors? Scratching their heads, judging by today's trading. Stocks wobbled early, rebounded and then lost momentum in the afternoon. The S&P 500 fell 12 points, or 0.2%, to ...