Today

Senate Commerce Committee, led by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has hearing on transportation security.

Lowe’s, Kmart, Liberty Media issue quarterly reports.

Tuesday

Borders, Home Depot, J.C. Penney, Saks, Staples issue quarterly reports.

Economic indicators: July consumer prices, housing starts, industrial production.

Wednesday

Securities and Exchange Commission meets to consider rules governing brokerage commissions paid by mutual funds.

Thursday

Gap, Limited, Nordstrom, Nortel, Ciena release quarterly reports.