Today

Republican National Convention opens in New York City. Speaking: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.; former N.Y. Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Economic indicators: July personal income/spending.

Tuesday

Republican National Convention. Speaking: Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C.; Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan.; Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger; first lady Laura Bush.

Deadline for mutual fund reporting of proxy votes.

Wednesday

Republican National Convention. Speaking: Vice president Dick Cheney.

Economic indicators: August auto sales.

Thursday

Republican National Convention closes. Speaking: President Bush.

Economic indicators: July retail chain stores.