Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week.
All times are Eastern.
TUESDAY, May 17
WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases retail sales data for April, 8:30 a.m.
Home Depot Inc. reports quarterly financial results before the market open.
Walmart Inc. reports quarterly financial results before the market open.
WEDNESDAY, May 18
Target Corp. reports quarterly financial results before the market open.
THURSDAY, May 19
WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases weekly report on unemployment benefits, 8:30 a.m.; Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates, 10 a.m.; National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for April, 10 a.m.
