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WHAT’S ON TAP?

11 October 2009 by Cullen Roche 0 Comments

A huge week ahead for data and earnings.  Over 70 companies report with 29 S&P 500 firms.  Among them are some of the biggest companies in the index.  We also have a number of important economic reports on the docket.  This week will be pivotal in the rally as we try to validate the recent price surge higher.  Let’s have a look at what’s on tap:

Monday -A slow day, but expect investors to position themselves for the big news coming down the pipe.

Tuesday -A number of speeches from government officials could move the markets.  Earnings from JNJ and Intel will be the primary drivers of market action.

Christina Romer Speaks 7:30 AM ET

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales 7:45 AM ET

Redbook 8:55 AM ET

Donald Kohn Speaks 12:00 PM ET

William Dudley Speaks 1:15 PM ET

Wednesday -JP Morgan reports before the bell.  Also of importance will be the commerce department’s retail sales report.

Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET

Import and Export Prices 8:30 AM ET

Business Inventories 10:00 AM ET

Thursday – Citi, Goldman, Google and IBM all report earnings.  The data is also packed as CPI, Empire Manufacturing, claims & Philly Fed are released.  Citi and Goldman will set the tone early as they report before the opening bell.

Consumer Price Index 8:30 AM ET

Empire State Mfg Survey 8:30 AM ET

Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

Philadelphia Fed Survey 10:00 AM ET

EIA Natural Gas Report 10:30 AM ET

Friday – Bank of America and GE report earnings before the opening bell.  Industrial production and consumer sentiment will also move markets.

Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET

Consumer Sentiment 9:55 AM ET

Richard Fisher Speaks 10:15 AM ET

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