Shopping, search, and supermarkets will color in the week that lies ahead.
Monday
The market is closed in observance of Presidents Day. Look at the bright side: At least you can be sure the stateside indexes won't tank on Monday.
Tuesday
Wal-Mart
Wednesday
With a friendly nod to China, Baidu
Other companies that should post higher quarterly profits on Wednesday include Hewlett-Packard
Thursday
Newmont Mining
Friday
It's not just Newmont coming in weak with the bling. Industry analysts see Barrick Gold
Until next week, I remain,
Rick Munarriz