The Week Ahead

Tuesday

* Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and Treasury Secretary John W. Snow testify on financial literacy at a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.

Wednesday

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

Thursday

* The Commerce Department reports on gross domestic product for the first quarter.

* The National Assn. of Realtors reports on sales of previously owned homes for April.

Friday

* The Commerce Department reports on personal income and spending for April.