BHP BillitonTIM WIMBORNE
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Statistics Canada reports on retail sales in June. Economists expect a rise of 0.6 per cent from the previous month.
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on new home sales in July. Economists expect 312,000 annualized sales.
Companies reporting:
Bank of Montreal
H.J. Heinz Co.
Wednesday, Aug. 24
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on durable goods orders in July. Economists expect a rise of 2.1 per cent.
Companies reporting:
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
BHP Billiton PLC
Gazprom OAO
Heineken NV
Toll Brothers Inc.
Thursday, Aug. 25
The U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 20. Economists expect 405,000 new claims.
Companies reporting:
Diageo PLC
Hormel Foods Corp.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.
Mosaid Technologies Inc.
National Bank of Canada
Friday, Aug. 26
U.S. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke delivers a speech at Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Companies reporting:
Royal Bank of Canada
Tiffany and Co.