RIM reports earnings, Thursday

Monday, March 25

Companies reporting:

Dollar General Corp.

Apollo Group Inc.

Tuesday, March 26

The U.S. Commerce Department reports on durable goods orders in February. Economists expect a rise of 2 per cent.

Wednesday, March 27

Statistics Canada reports on the consumer price index in February. Economists expect an annual rise of 4 per cent.

The U.S. Conference Board issues its consumer confidence index for March. Economists expect a reading of 67.3.

The U.S. Commerce Department reports on new home sales in February. Economists expect 422,000 annualized sales.

Companies reporting:

AGF Management Ltd.

Exfo Inc.

Thursday, March 28

Statistics Canada reports on the gross domestic product in January. Economists expect annual growth of 0.9 per cent.

Statscan reports on the raw materials price index and industiral product prices in February. Economists expect increases, respectively, of 2 per cent and 0.5 per cent.

Companies reporting:

Accenture PLC

Mosaic Co.

Research In Motion Ltd.

Sprott Inc.

Friday, March 29

Financial markets are closed in observance of Good Friday.

The U.S. Commerce Department reports on personal income and spending in February. Economists expect increases of 0.9 per cent and 0.6 per cent, respectively.