The week ahead at a glance

TODAY

→ Manufacturing index due from Institute for Supply Management.

→ Government releases January income and spending data.

→ Dish Network and H&R Block expected to post quarterly results.

TUESDAY

→ Major carmakers report U.S. sales for February.

→ Senate hearings on Toyota and on lending to small businesses.

→ Earnings reports expected from AutoZone and Staples.

WEDNESDAY

→ Institute for Supply Management releases its index of service sector activity.

→ Federal Reserve releases “beige book” regional report.

→ Costco earnings data due.

THURSDAY

→ Major retailers post sales data for February.

→ U.S. reports on jobless claims and factory orders.

→ Realtors release index of pending home sales.

FRIDAY

→ The Labor Department releases employment data for February.

→ The Federal Reserve releases consumer credit figures for January.