Soybean farmer David Brumback calls himself a loyal customer of Monsanto Co. His product of choice: genetically engineered seeds resistant to pesticides and weed killers.

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.

Monsanto posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit and raised its full-year forecast, but its shares fell more than 6 percent as Wall Street expressed disappointment that the company's results and outlook were not stronger.

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.

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

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Stocks finished mixed amid volatile oil prices and a weak manufacturing report from the Fed.

Oil dominated the news again during the week, though crude prices fell back for a change. Economic data also moved the markets, which finished up for the week.

To give investors an edge, CNBC asked the market experts where investors should be placing their bets now.

Stocks finished slight lower Wednesday as the financial-driven rally that kicked off the quarter Tuesday lost steam. Energy, retail and chips finished mostly higher.

Stocks wobbled at the open Wednesday as the market looked to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, testifying on Capitol Hill today and tomorrow, for direction.

Monsanto posted a higher quarterly profit on record revenue from its corn seed and other products, but the stock fell 3 percent on disappointment the company did not raise its full-year earnings forecast.

Stocks wobbled at the open Wednesday as the market looked to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, testifying on Capitol Hill today and tomorrow, for direction.