Why are stocks down today? In the video below, I will bring you up to speed on the stock market by providing analysis on macroeconomics, news, and events. Additionally, I'll share the five best stocks to buy now in the stock market sell-off. These are stocks that long-term investors can buy into weakness to boost their growth stock portfolios. 

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 8, 2023. The video was published on Aug. 8, 2023.