Techs, Retailers Wind Down Earnings Season

With the first-quarter earnings reporting period drawing to a close, investors already are looking ahead to the second quarter and beyond.

But this week will bring a slew of quarterly earnings reports from high-tech companies that include software firms Agile Software, Computer Associates and VA Linux Systems on Tuesday, and ADC Telecomunications, the telecom equipment maker, on Thursday.

Retailers reporting today include Lowe’s, Limited, Intimate Brands and Toys R Us. Kohl’s, Saks and Target hand in their cards Tuesday. Book seller Barnes & Noble reports Thursday.

A wild card that could affect sentiment on Wall Street is earnings from a number of Japanese banks during the week.