Preview / March 20-26

Today

* The Conference Board reports its monthly index of leading economic indicators for February.

* Quarterly earnings reports are expected from Oracle Corp. and Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Tuesday

* The Labor Department reports the producer price index for February.

Wednesday

* Quarterly earnings reports are expected to be released by Adobe Systems Inc. and KB Home.

Thursday

* The National Assn. of Realtors reports on existing-home sales for February.

* A quarterly earnings report is expected from Palm Inc.

Friday

* The Commerce Department reports on durable goods orders and new-home sales for February.