Investors will take a break from reviewing economic data this week but a few housing numbers will paint a current picture of the housing market. Stocks may also try higher levels after last week’s news by the Federal Reserve to add more money into the economy.
The earnings calendar is thin this week but look for numbers to come from a few potentially interesting reports including?FedEx, who recently warned of weak numbers.
Look for?Apple Inc.?to again dominate headlines when it releases information on iPhone 5 sales and ends the week with retail store sales kicking off on Friday. Investors will also look for Apple’s stock to hit $700 this week.
From Europe, market watchers will keep their eyes for potential news from Spain on whether it will ask for aid or not. The country is expected to do so but it will be a big move should it happen.
Economic Data
Monday:?New York Fed September Empire State Survey
Tuesday: Second Quarter Account Balance and?September Housing Market Index
Wednesday: August Housing Starts, August Building Permits and?August Existing Home Sales
Thursday: Weekly Jobless Claims, September Markit Flash PMI and September Philly Fed Manufacturing Survey
August Leading Index
Fed Speak
Wednesday: Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke privately meets with the Senate Finance Panel.
Earnings
Monday:?LDK Solar and?Omnova Solutions?
Tuesday:?FedEx,?Cracker Barrel,?Darden, Manchester United?
Wednesday:?Adobe, AutoZone, Bed Bath & Beyond, General Mills?
Thursday:?Oracle,?ConAgra, Jefferies, Rite Aid,?CarMax?