The Dow ended with a modest gain after a pop from the Federal Reserve's rate decision fizzled.

Stocks jumped as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.

Stocks jumped as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.

Ahead of the Fed's decision on Wednesday, the market pros shared stock picks with CNBC.

Stocks jumped as oil prices dropped more than $2 on news of an unexpected build in crude inventories. Traders watched and waited for the Fed's rate decision, due out at 2:15 p.m. ET today.

CNBC's John Harwood; Douglas Holtz-Eakin, economic policy advisor to John McCain; and NJ Governor John Corzine discuss McCain and Obama's divergent plans for the economy and meeting America's energy needs.

Almost everywhere they looked during the week, investors saw red ink flowing. But CNBC guests worked hard to find bright spots in the murk.

Kellogg Co. is using smaller packaging while charging the same prices for five of its cereals sold in the United States, effectively raising their prices for the second time this year.

As food prices surge, America’s supermarkets are also feeling the pain. While consumer food prices are up five percent, wholesale prices have soared a whopping 20 percent.

As markets edge higher in early morning trading, CNBC asked the experts how to leverage your portfolio.

How are American food producers coping with soaring commodity prices?  Easy, says Wachovia Securities analyst Jonathan Feeney:  They're passing along the prices to the consumer.  That puts some major food producers and their stocks in a pretty good position.

Stocks declined Wednesday amid profit-taking from the prior session's rally, a sharp drop in crude prices and lingering concerns about credit.

An early rally fizzled Wednesday amid profit-taking from the prior session's rally and lingering concerns about credit.

General Mills on Wednesday posted higher quarterly profit as cost-cutting measures and higher sales helped offset soaring prices for wheat and other commodities.