WHAT’S ON TAP?
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
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


