Monday

• Kaiser Family Foundation has forum on impact of Medicare drug benefit on the elderly.

Tuesday

• At the National Press Club, group of foundations and corporations announce campaign to reduce long-term homelessness.
• Economic indicators: October existing home sales.

Wednesday

• Thanksgiving eve. One of the busiest travel days of the year. Chicago commodity markets close early.
• Economic indicators: October durable goods orders and new home sales.

Thursday

• Thanksgiving. U.S. banks, financial markets closed.

Friday

• Traditional start to the holiday shopping season, with many retailers offering sales.
• U.S. stock exchanges close at 1 p.m.