The week ahead

Today

Urban Institute hosts forum on health insurance coverage for those with chronic diseases.

Tuesday

Time Warner board meets to consider Google-AOL alliance.

Morgan Stanley and Nike to issue quarterly reports.

Economic indicators: November producer prices, housing starts.

Wednesday

Economic indicators: Q3 GDP.

Thursday

Economic indicators: November personal spending, leading indicators.

Friday

Economic indicators: November durable goods orders, new home sales, consumer sentiment.

Saturday

Christmas Eve. Final day of Christmas shopping season.

Economic indicators: December reindeer sightings.