This Week: Preview -- Barron's

Edited by Robert Teitelman and Teresa Vozzo 

Monday 26

Paychex, Sierra Metals , Red Hat , and TSS host conference calls.

The Chicago Fed releases its national activity index for February. Look for the level to rise to 0.13 from January's 0.12.

New York Fed President William Dudley speaks at an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington.

Anticipated deadline for bids for each foreign business of Toys "R" Us, less the U.K. The company recently announced plans to liquidate inventory of its U.S. stores along with plans to sell its international operations, hoping for a March 29 auction.

Top European Union and Turkish officials meet to discuss relations between the EU and Turkey, as well as regional and international issues. The relationship between the EU and Turkey became strained after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the union for not delivering on its 2016 promise of monetary assistance to help curtail migration to Europe.

Tuesday 27

Sonic, lululemon athletica, Francesca's Holdings , McCormick , FactSet Research Systems , Shoe Carnival report results.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller indexes of home prices are released.

The Richmond Fed announces its manufacturing index for March. The level is seen dropping to 22 from a robust 28 last month.

European Central Bank releases monthly data on lending and money supply.

Nvidia hosts an investor day.

Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic speaks before the HOPE Global Forum.

NRG Energy meets with analysts.

Wednesday 28

BlackBerry, Hudson's Bay, Walgreens Boots Alliance , GameStop , Red Lion Hotels host earnings calls.

Bureau of Economic Analysis releases the third and final estimate of fourth-quarter 2017 GDP. Economists expect the rate to hold steady at 2.5%.

Pending home sales for February are announced by the National Association of Realtors. Analysts see sales rising 2.3% for the month after a steep 4.7% decline in January.

Nasdaq, GoDaddy, Autodesk all host an investor day.

Thursday 29

Constellation Brands, Dollarama , and PVH host earnings calls.

Personal-income and outlays data for February are released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Bond markets close at 2 p.m. EDT in advance of the Good Friday holiday.

The final reading of University of Michigan consumer sentiment is announced. The latest reading of 102 was a 14-year high.

Friday 30

Financial markets are closed in observance of Good Friday, including those in the U.K., Canada, Germany, France, and Hong Kong.

Week's Highlight

Wednesday 28: The Bureau of Economic Analysis releases the third and final estimate of fourth-quarter 2017 GDP.

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