What to watch today: Stocks set to rise with shoppers undeterred by higher prices

What to watch today: Stocks set to rise with shoppers undeterred by higher prices

BY THE NUMBERS rose Tuesday as investors looked to strong earnings from Dow stocks (WMT) and (HD) and better-than-expected retail sales data from the government. October retail sales rose 1.7% overall. Excluding autos, sales also increased 1.7%, compared to estimates of 1%. (CNBC) * (CNBC) The , the and the dipped Monday, coming off their first negative weeks in six. However, all three stock benchmarks from their last record high closes on Nov. 8. The ticked lower Tuesday but . (CNBC) and other digital currencies fell sharply on Tuesday . The world's largest digital coin as China's state planner said it will continue to clean up crypto mining in the country. Earlier this year, Beijing cracked down on bitcoin mining leading to an exodus of miners. (CNBC) IN THE NEWS TODAY Shares of Walmart initially rose 1% but turned modestly lower in premarket trading after the retail giant reported on Tuesday adjusted third-quarter earnings and revenue that . Walmart won back grocery shoppers. The company boosted full-year earnings guidance. (CNBC) Home Depot rose 1% in the premarket after issuing on Tuesday adjusted third-quarter earnings and revenue . Same-store sales climbed 6.1% in the quarter, solidly beating estimates as consumers continue