The Week Ahead

TODAY

→ Toyota to discuss the electronic throttle system in many of its cars.

→ U.S. Treasury auction →Quarterly reports from Campbell Soup, Lowe’s and Nordstrom

TUESDAY

→ Indexes due on home prices (S&P/Case-Shiller) and consumer confidence (Conference Board)

→ House hearing on Toyota’s sudden-acceleration problems

→ Results: Macy’s, Sears, Target

WEDNESDAY

→ Government reports U.S. sales of new homes in January.

→ Toyota President Akio Toyoda testifies at House hearing.

→ House subcommittee hearing on Anthem Blue Cross rate hike.

THURSDAY

→ Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims.

→ Freddie Mac reports latest weekly average mortgage rates.

→ President and lawmakers meet on healthcare.

FRIDAY

→ Commerce Department releases fourth-quarter gross domestic product.

→ National Assn. of Realtors reports January sales of existing homes.