The Washington Post

Today

Chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac speak to Mortgage Bankers Assn. annual meeting in San Francisco.

American Express, BellSouth, EDS, Hilton issue quarterly reports.

Economic indicators: September existing-home sales.

Tuesday

SEC considers rules on “quiet periods” and hedge fund registration.

DuPont, Halliburton, Lockheed Martin issue quarterly reports.

Economic indicators: October consumer confidence.

Wednesday

Black & Decker, Boeing, Comcast issue quarterly reports.

Economic indicators: September durable goods orders, new-home sales.

Thursday

U.S. Chamber of Commerce sponsors forum on reputation of U.S. corporations overseas.

Aetna, CSX, DaimlerChrysler, Verizon issue quarterly reports.

Friday

Economic indicators: Third-quarter GDP, October consumer sentiment.