Earnings reports should give clues on economy

Investors look to companies for clues on economy
Investors are about to get some of the economic data they've been craving — from the country's big corporations.

Stocks slip amid continued economic concern
Lingering concerns about the U.S. economy sent stocks lower for a fourth straight day.  With little new economic data, investors reacted to news that reinforced Friday's grim jobs report.

Investors look to consumer for clues to recovery
Investors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government, but by big retailers in the form of third-quarter earnings reports.

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