Meanwhile, a trio of noteworthy stocks are hanging tough near entries: Howmet Aerospace (HWM), Broadcom (AVGO) and Stride (LRN).

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Gains, Paramount CEO Out

Stocks fought off some wobbles to close in positive territory as they looked to build on last week's gains. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%. SiriusXM (SIRI) fared well here as it popped 5%.

The S&P 500 also battled its way out of negative ground, notching a 0.3% gain. Albemarle (ALB) did well here as it rose 7.6% while Domino's Pizza (DPZ) popped 5.6% after delivering an earnings beat.

Paramount Global (PARA) also outperformed on the benchmark index as it rose 2.9%. It was reported Chief Executive Bob Bakish is stepping down amid ongoing merger discussions. He will be replaced by a trio of executives. Paramount stock is above the 50-day moving average but below the 200-day line, MarketSurge analysis shows.

The S&P 500 sectors ended the day mostly positive. Consumer discretionary and utilities rose the most. Communication services and financials were the only areas to close in negative territory.

Small-cap stocks outperformed, with the Russell 2000 rising 0.7%. The Innovator IBD 50 (FFTY) exchange traded fund rose 0.2% on the stock market today.

Treasury yields fell heading into the next Fed meeting, which kicks off Tuesday. The 10-year Treasury note dipped six basis points to 4.61% while the 30-year skidded five basis points to 4.73%. The five-year yield slipped five basis points to 4.64% while the two-year fell three basis points to 4.98%.