Investors hunting for the best stocks to buy last week encountered a few new market-moving factors: Syria's civil war, rising oil prices, and a rebound in gold.
In addition, the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to taper or not remains at the forefront of investors' minds. Friday's August jobs report might provide more clarity on the central's bank next move, which will be shared - or again teased - at the Sept. 17-18 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.