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The week's most important economic news, by far, is likely to be the results of Tuesday's midterm elections, which will reveal the makeup of Congress for the next two years. Otherwise, third-quarter earnings season is winding down, and a few reports will entertain the economically minded.
Monday, November 6:
EARNINGS TO WATCH: AES, Anadarko Petroleum, Fluor, and XM Satellite Radio
Tuesday, November 7 (Election Day):
CHAIN-STORE SALES: The International Council of Shopping Centers releases its weekly snapshot of chain-store sales. Wal-Mart weakness has made the index sag of late.
HIRING ACTIVITY: The Labor Department reports on job openings and hiring in September.
EARNINGS TO WATCH: International Game Technology, Mittal Steel, Tenet Healthcare, and Toyota Motor
Wednesday, November 8:
MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS: The Mortgage Bankers Association of America offers its weekly tally of mortgage applications, rates, and refinancing.
EARNINGS TO WATCH: American Express, Cisco Systems, Federated Department Stores, Sirius Satellite Radio, and Symantec
Thursday, November 9:
JOBLESS CLAIMS: The Labor Department reports on new claims for unemployment benefits.
CONSUMER SENTIMENT: The University of Michigan releases its survey of consumer sentiment, which soared in October as gasoline prices dropped.
EARNINGS TO WATCH: American International Group, J.C. Penney, and Viacom
